Smith Point Bridge 5K Run/Walk for Literacy
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Smith Point Bridge 5K Run/Walk for Literacy - September 12, 2026
The Smith Point Bridge 5K Run/Walk for Literacy is a community road event held at Smith Point County Park parking lot in Shirley, NY. The event features a 5K run/walk on a coastal course that highlights the historic Smith Point Bridge and offers ocean views; the course finishes at the TWA Flight 800 Memorial. The event is sanctioned by USATF-LI.
Registration is offered for both in-person and virtual participation. Published fees include processing charges; base registration options are listed at thirty dollars for the 5K, with total early registration and race day amounts shown on the event page. A virtual window is available for participants who choose to complete the distance remotely.
Amenities listed for participants include a T-shirt guaranteed to the first 400 registrants, bagels and refreshments at the finish, an awards ceremony, portable toilets in the parking lot, and parking on site. Bib options include personalized bibs for those who register early and mailed bibs for virtual participants.
Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to the top three in multiple age groups, including youth and senior divisions. The event supports the Community Family Literacy Project, Inc., an organization that promotes family literacy in the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
