Suffolk County 5K For Life Run/Walk
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Suffolk County 5K For Life Run/Walk - October 3, 2026
The event is a community 5-kilometer run and walk held at Heckscher State Park in East Islip, NY, on October 3, 2026. The course is a USATF certified 5K located at Heckscher Field 1, with on-course and finish area services provided by the event staff.
The entry option listed is a 5K run/walk. Base registration is shown as $25.00, with processing fees reflected in published totals; an early registration total is $28.63 and a race-day total is $33.80. Donation-only registration and optional suggested donation amounts ($5, $10, $25, or other) are also available. Team entry is optional and may be created or joined; team participation may not affect awards.
Event amenities include live online, text, and email results, free finish-line photos, and a personalized bib for those registered at least three weeks before the event. T-shirt sizes are offered but not guaranteed.
Awards are listed for top finishers by category, including overall top three male and female, top male and female 13 and under, and top three male and female 14 and over. Bib pickup is handled by event staff starting one hour before the event; last-minute registrants receive a bib number by text shortly after registering. Registration fees are non-refundable and participants must accept standard waiver and release terms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
