CHARITABLE GIVING INITIATIVE:

The STRONG ISLAND RUNNING CLUB recognizes the importance of "giving back" to our community. As such, we have aligned ourselves to assist in fundraising on behalf of TEAM RED WHITE AND BLUE. This 501 (c) 3 Charity assists our veterans in a multitude of ways. Attend a STRONG ISLAND RUNNING CLUB event and help us help our local veterans. 

Please bring a non-perishable food item to this event to participate in our ongoing effort to help ISLAND HARVEST feed our neighbors on Long Island. Collection bins will be located at event check-in on race day!

​​​CHECK-IN:
Day of race registration and check-in for all participants will open at 7:30 AM. Day-of Registration and check-in for Pre-registered participants will be located at the west end of the beach by the Fire Island National Seashore Ranger Station. Bibs will not be given out after 8:45.

EVENT START: 9:00 AM

PROFESSIONAL TIMING BY:
Elite Feats

*Results available online after race.

ENTRY FEE: 
$25 Pre-Registration: w/ event shirt (by Aug. 16th)

$30 Day-of: event shirts on first come basis

VIEW THE COURSE MAP HERE:

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event details:

Sunday August 23rd -  9:00am

Smith's Point Beach Run Challenge 5K

Start off at the west end of Smith's Point County Park near the Fire Island National Seashore Ranger Station for a 5K course. This all beach, out and back course, will challenge you with soft sand on the way out and hard packed on the way back. There are two challenging categories: regular run and tire carry!

AWARDS:
Top male and female finishers overall 

Top three (3) males and females in the following age groups:

14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & up  

AMENITIES:
T-shirts guaranteed for pre-registered participants only! (register by Junex th)
*limited number of t-shirts for day-of registrants on first come basis!

Post-race refreshments
Post-race awards ceremony

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The longer you wait, the further you’re getting from your goal. Those calories aren't burning themselves. Make the commitment to be healthy. Challenge yourself, a family member or co-worker to attend one of our events!  Contact us if you have any questions!