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October 1, 2022

9AM Start Rain or Shine

Heckscher State Park
Heckscher State Pkwy, East Islip, NY 11730

Virtual Option available Includes Run for Hope race bib! Also get a T-Shirt to be mailed after 10/1


ABOUT

Run, Walk or Volunteer for our annual Run For Hope 5K! We encourage you to form a group with family and friends or colleagues, and run as a team in support of our mission. The more the merrier! For 53 years now, we have remained dedicated to facilitating positive change in the lives of children, youth, and families on Suffolk County. Please contact Nadia at 631-782-6574 ext. 6540 or [email protected] to learn more about forming a team or to learn about available sponsorship opportunities.

Funds raised will benefit Suffolk County runaway and homeless youth who receive services and interventions via our Runaway & Homeless Youth Shelter (RHYS) program.

Youth who are in our care are often unable to return home due to sexual victimization, family violence, conflicts with caregivers or parental substance abuse; they find themselves at the doorsteps of our Shelter with no clear pathway to resolving the challenges to well-being they cope with. Services are provided to youth under the age of 18: Case Management Services, Individual Counseling, Family Mediation, Transportation, Food, Outreach, Clothing, Survival Aid Packages, Educational Assistance and Advocacy, Medical Care Coordination and Referrals, Linkages to Other Community Resources, Living Skills Development, Aftercare, Social and Emotional Development and Positive Youth Development

If needed, youth can call or text our 24/7 Hotline 516-659-0923.


AMENITIES

RACE TEE SHIRT if registered before September 10
FINISHER MEDALS FOR 1ST 200 - For in-person only

Virtual runners receive a race number! Also get a Shirt in the mail after 10/1!


AWARDS

TOP 1 M/F OVERALL: $25 Running store Gift Cards!
TOP 1 M/F AGE GROUPS: 16 & Under, 17-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71+


BIB PICKUP

Packet pickup & Race Day registration is the morning of the event beginning at 8:00 AM
Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number!

Virtual: if you don't get your bib in the mail, please use the live chat at elitefeats.com, and we'll send a new one after confirming your shipping address (include an apartment number if applicable)


COURSE


PARKING


QUESTIONS

Nadia Campbell-Mitchell
[email protected]


RESULTS & PHOTOS

LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats 


VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

Upload your times & photos beginning 10/1 - 10/9TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
 Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'

HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.

WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS