VNSHS Run for the Health of It 5K Run/Walk
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About the race
The VNSHS Run for the Health of It is the 27th annual 5K event held to benefit Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk. It takes place in Northport at the Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk location on May 8, 2027 and offers both in-person and virtual participation options.
Distances and options:
- 5K in-person run/walk on a USATF certified course
- Kids Fun Run untimed with a medal and a plant gift
- Virtual 5K (participation window during National Nurses Week, May 6 - 12, 2027)
The certified 5K course runs through residential roads of Northport and includes rolling hills and 1.6K of the historic Cow Harbor course. Police will provide traffic control and volunteers will staff the event. A water station is available approximately mid-course near the east end of Oak Street.
Awards include cash prizes for top three overall men and women, masters (40+) awards, a nurse award, age-group Amazon gift cards, and a cash prize for the largest team. The first 500 participants receive a race T-shirt. Additional amenities listed for the event include free finish line photos, live results, and personalized bibs for those registered three weeks in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
