Strides for Community Summer 5K Series
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Strides for Community Summer 5K Series
Strides for Community is a free summer race series of 5K events held at Blydenburgh County Park Campground Playground in Smithtown, New York. The series runs on five separate evenings: July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, and August 6. Registration is free but must be completed online; there is no day of registration.
The event offers live online, email, and text results and provides free finish-line photos and same-day video. Age-group online recognition is provided for top finishers by gender categories across multiple age bands, from 14 and under through 90 and older. Participants may join or create optional teams; team participation is not required and may not carry awards.
The organizer requests that registrants agree to standard terms including a liability waiver and media release. All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Suggested donation amounts are listed as optional contributions.
Practical event details include bib pickup from event staff with a bib number required for pickup; last-minute registrants within 24 hours will receive their bib number by text. Course details are listed as coming soon. The series is presented as recurring accessible community events intended to reduce financial barriers to participation and encourage regular engagement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
