Thunder Run 5K Run/Walk
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Thunder Run 5K Run/Walk
Thunder Run 5K Run/Walk takes place on October 4, 2026 at Heckscher State Park - Field 4 in East Islip, New York. The event is scheduled to proceed rain or shine.
The event offers multiple participation options:
- 5K Run/Walk in-person and virtual
- 1K Kids Fun Run untimed
- Virtual 5K window for posting results from October 4 to October 11
Registration fees vary by registration date and option. Example fees listed include an in-person and virtual 5K that is priced at $23.45 for early registration and $33.80 on race day; youth (ages 17 and under) registration is shown at $13.10. Fees include processing charges. A personalized bib is available for participants who register at least three weeks before the event.
Event amenities include event T-shirts, live online/text/email results, free finish line photos, raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Awards are planned for the top three male and female overall finishers and top three male and female finishers in multiple age groups; a wheelchair athlete category is included. Virtual participants can upload times and photos during the posted window. The event is connected with Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program, a nonprofit inclusive running club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
