Support Our Troops
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Support Our Troops - Race information
The Support Our Troops event is a community 5K run and 1 mile walk taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Wolfes Pond Park in Staten Island, NY. The event combines running and walking activities with a focus on honoring military service and community remembrance.
The event is dedicated to the memory of a community member and to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, military families, and community participants. The Race Day Theme is America 250 - Honor • Service • Freedom, reflecting the United States 250th Anniversary. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue and to carry American flags as part of the commemorative atmosphere.
Distances
- 5K Run – Competitive and recreational runners welcome
- 1-Mile Walk – For families, veterans, and supporters of all ages
The Support Our Troops 5K functions as the second leg of the Staten Island Fall Trifecta Series, alongside the Church of St. Andrew 5K Steeplechase and the Richmond Rockets Halloween 5K. The event blends a community road race format with a patriotic commemoration tied to the Semiquincentennial. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
