Thunder Run 5K Run/Walk
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About the race
Thunder Run 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for October 4, 2026 at Heckscher State Park - Field 4 in East Islip, NY. The event is held rain or shine and offers in-person and virtual participation options. Distances include a 5K run/walk and an untimed 1K kids fun run, with a virtual window for recorded results.
Distances:
- 5K run/walk available in-person and virtually
- 1K kids fun run untimed
- Virtual 5K window 10/4 to 10/11
Amenities listed for participants include Thunder Run T-shirts, live/text/email results, free finish line photos, personalized bibs for registrations made three weeks in advance, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. Bib pickup is available beginning one hour before the event; a bib number is required for pickup and last-minute registrants receive bib info by text.
Awards are given to the top overall male and female, top male and female in multiple age groups (9 & under through 80+), and the top male and female wheelchair athlete. The event is associated with Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program, a nonprofit inclusive running organization that provides opportunities for challenged individuals to participate in mainstream running, walking, and wheelchair racing.
Registration fees are non-refundable and may include processing fees. Virtual participants can upload times and photos during the specified window. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
