Veterans Day 4K Cross Country Race
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About the race
The Northport Running Club presents the 46th Annual Veterans Day 4K Cross Country Race at the Veterans Administration Medical Center Golf Course, 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY. The event is part of the Suffolk County Veterans Run Series and directs proceeds to support hospitalized and homeless veterans on Long Island. Veterans are encouraged to wear dog tags and may bring commemorative flags for an honor table.
The race course is an English style cross country loop of approximately 4 km, run entirely on grass. Pets and baby joggers are not allowed on the course. Post race activities include snacks, an award ceremony, and raffles. A local establishment at 229 Laurel Avenue, Northport, will honor eligible entrants who present their race number with a complimentary beverage. Awards include $100 gift card prizes for top male and female overall, masters, and veteran categories, plus age group awards for the top three male and female finishers across standard age brackets. There will be no duplication of awards. Shirts will be provided to the first 250 registrants.
Registration and packet pickup occur on race day at the VA Golf Course. Entry fees are listed as follows and processing fees may apply: veterans or active military $25, youth 13 and under $25, standard entry $35, day of race $40. A virtual 4K option is offered and a short fun run provides a dog tag award to all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
