C4 Energy Drinks
Black 6 Coffee
Smiles Per Hour Photo Booth
Ralph's Italian Ices
Race Day Agenda
7:30AM packet pickup begins
8:20AM FREE 1K Fun Run
8:30AM Opening Ceremony
9AM 2.2-mile start (dog walk division will be a staggered start. must be on a 6' leash at all times).
Parking
Gardiner County Park has very limited parking spaces and will also be open to the general public. There is no parking fee. Once the lot is full, participants will be directed to park on the SOUTH side of Montauk Hwy on the grass or on the adjacent side streets.
Ruck
Weigh-in will be at the Suffolk County Veterans Run Series tent on the day of after you pick up your bib. Official requirements are 10lbs if you are under 150lbs, 20lbs if you are over 150lbs.
Water
There will be a water stop at approx the 1-mile mark for all including the puppies! Water will also be provided at the end of the course for all participants.
Run/Walk
Top 3 Overall M/F
Custom Medals Top 3 M/F Age Groups: (5 year) 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Ruck
Top 3 Overall M/F
Veteran
Top 3 Overall M/F
Dog Walk
Paw-ticipation award given out upon packet pick up
Guaranteed T-Shirt if you register by Midnight May 13
All finishers will receive custom and authentic dog tags
Ruck Division includes custom Dog Tag Ruck velcro patch
Proceeds from the event go to Operation VEST. Operation VEST will also partner with local Veteran Service organizations in order to aid and assist in the eradication of veteran suicide
Friday, June 7th - 5-8 pm at Wohseepee Park Cabin, N Windsor Ave, Brightwaters, NY 11718
[Cross streets are Mohawk and Pennataquit in Brightwaters]
Bring a friend and sign them up and/or pick up for a friend. Beat the rush on race day!
Sunday, June 9th, Beginning 7:30AM
Gardiner County Park
Manor Lane & Montauk Highway,
Bay Shore, NY
2.2 Trail Run in Gardiner Park
Please email [email protected]
10lb weight for anyone under 150lbs
20lb weight for over 150lbs
Weigh-in will be at the Suffolk County Veterans Run Series tent on the day of after you pick up your bib.
We know you take great photos! Please Tag @OperationVEST on social and use hashtags #dogtagrun2024 #OperationVEST so we can find yours!
Upload your times & photos beginning 6/9 - 6/16
TRACKING 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!
PROUD MEMBER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY VETERANS RUN SERIES