VETERANS DAY 5K RUN / WALK PRESENTED BY VFW POST 12144 ISLANDIA, N.Y.
VETERANS DAY 5K RUN / WALK PRESENTED BY VFW POST 12144 ISLANDIA, N.Y. is a running race on November 8, 2026 in Islandia, NY, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- November 8, 2026 (111 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
3rd ANNUAL VETERANS DAY 5K RUN / WALK 5K presented by Islandia VFW Post 12144
VIDEO FROM 2024 CLICK HERE!
SUNDAY November 8th 2026
VFW Post 12144 was established on May 30, 2015. In keeping with the mission of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, we are here to foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our Veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all Veterans. The proceeds of this 5K Run/Walk will be utilized to help other Veterans in our community and their families who may have encountered hardship.
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Registration:
Located at VFW Post 12144, 1218 Old Nichols Road, Islandia starting at 7:30am
5K Race starts at 9:00am
Kids Fun Run starts at 8:30am (14 and Under)
Amenities:
Age Group Awards & BBQ at the VFW afterwards!
T-shirts will be guaranteed to those who register by October 28th @ midnight!
5K Fees: $35 pre-registration (*plus card fees by 11/7 at 6pm)
$40 day-of
Kids Fun Run: $15 pre-registration (*plus card fees by 11/7 at 6pm)
(14 and under) $20 day-of
Course: Starts & ends near the Veterans Memorial in front of VFW Post 12144 in Islandia
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
56°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Islip Li Macarthur Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Islandia, NY
Nearest Airport
ISP
Long Island MacArthur Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- VETERANS DAY 5K RUN / WALK PRESENTED BY VFW POST 12144 ISLANDIA, N.Y.
- Date
- November 8, 2026
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VETERANS DAY 5K RUN / WALK PRESENTED BY VFW POST 12144 ISLANDIA, N.Y.
Nov 8, 2026