Long Island Run For The Warriors 5K Run/Walk is taking place Saturday, November 9 at Belmont Lake State Park Serene Picnics and Recreation on the Water in West Babylon. Long Island Run For The Warriors 5K will be the final event in the 2024 Suffolk County Veteran Run Series.
WHAT: Run For The Warriors is a race series open to civilians and military members, that honors service members, veterans and their families and celebrates their strength and resolve. The series also provides wounded service members encouragement and the opportunity to pursue the sport of running, walking or adaptive cycling to assist in physical and emotional rehabilitation.
The event is open for all levels of runners and walkers, with a registration fee of $35 (plus fees).
WHO: The following spokespersons are available for interviews after the opening ceremonies:
- Tim Scherer, guest speaker and Gold Star father
- Hope For The Warriors staff
- Race participants
WHEN:
Saturday, Nov. 9
9:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies
10 a.m. Race start time
**The event is rain or shine**
WHERE:
Belmont Lake State Park Picnics and Recreation on the Water
625 Belmont Ave.
West Babylon, NY, 11704
MORE INFO:
For more information or to register for the Long Island Run For The Warriors 5K Run/Walk, visit hopeforthewarriors.org or email runinfo@hopeforthewarriors.org.