Shelter Island Fall 5K Run/Walk
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Event
The Shelter Island Fall 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for October 18, 2025 at Crescent Beach, 35 Shore Road, Shelter Island Heights, NY. The event raises funds and awareness for breast and women's cancers. Race proceeds are distributed evenly between the North Fork Breast Health Coalition and the Coalition for Women's Cancers, with a raffle to benefit Lucia's Angels. A shuttle bus runs from the North Ferry (8:45-12:45). Post-race activities take place under a tent and include refreshments and a complimentary barbecue.
Participation and logistics
The event offers a 5K Run/Walk and a 5K Race Walk. Registration includes adult and a discounted rate for ages 12 and under; fees include a processing charge. The first 400 participants receive a Shelter Island 5K T-shirt. Raffles, including 50/50 and gift-card tickets, are available with online sales closing at midnight on 10/16 and the option to purchase in person on 10/18.
Awards include medals for top overall finishers (top 3 male and female), age-group winners, top survivor runners and walkers, top wheelchair, top fundraisers, largest team, and top race walker. The course is USATF certified. Bib pickup and race-number procedures are managed by event staff, with a self-lookup area for registrants who do not know their bib number. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.