VNSHS Run for the Health of It 5K Run/Walk
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Event overview
The 26th annual VNSHS Run for the Health of It is a benefit 5K Run/Walk held on May 9, 2026, at Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk, 505 Main Street, Northport, NY 11768. The event supports Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk and includes an in-person 5K, an untimed Kids Fun Run, and virtual participation during National Nurses Week.
Race details
- 5K course is USATF certified (3.1 miles) and runs through residential roads of Northport.
- The course includes approximately 1.6K of the historic Cow Harbor course.
- Police traffic control and volunteers will be on course.
- A water station is available approximately mid-way near the east end of Oak Street.
- Parking is at the William J. Brosnan Building, 158 Laurel Avenue, Northport.
Participation and logistics
- Registration options list base fees of In-Person 5K $30, In-Person Kids Fun Run $15, and Virtual 5K $25 (processing fees apply).
- The first 500 in-person participants receive a race T-shirt.
- All Kids Fun Run participants receive a medal and a plant to gift a mother figure.
- Virtual participation runs May 6-12, 2026, and allows running, walking or biking; virtual bibs may be mailed.
Awards
Cash and age-group awards are offered, including cash for Top 3 overall M/F ($200, $100, $50), Top Masters (40+) and Top Nurse awards, age-group prizes across standard ranges, and a $300 prize for the largest team. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
