Thunder Run 5K Run/Walk
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Thunder Run 5K Run/Walk - Event overview
Thunder Run 5K Run/Walk takes place on October 4, 2026 at Heckscher State Park - Field 4 in East Islip, NY. The event is scheduled to run rain or shine and offers both in-person and virtual participation options.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk in-person and virtual
- 1K Kids Fun Run untimed
- Virtual participation window 10/4 to 10/11
Registration requires a fee and processing charges may apply; a sample total shown on the event page is $23.45. Youth discounts and other registration options are listed on the organizer’s registration page. All fees are non-refundable per the event terms.
Amenities listed for participants include Thunder Run tee shirts, live/text/email results, free finish-line photos, personalized bibs for those registered three weeks in advance, and on-site raffles including a 50/50. Bib pickup is managed by event staff beginning one hour before the event; last-minute registrants may receive their bib number by text.
Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers and to top three in multiple age-group divisions from youth through 90 plus. The event supports the Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program, an inclusive nonprofit running organization that provides opportunities for challenged individuals to participate in mainstream running, walking, and wheelchair racing.
Virtual participants can upload times and photos during the posting window and may record distance on a track, treadmill, certified courses, or fitness apps. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
