🌌 Come to the Dark Side, We Have PR's ✨

Join the dark side at Hempstead Lake State Park for this 5K! Race at light speeds or walk your way to this galactical finish! Once your mission is complete, enjoy some out of this world snacks from All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

May the 4th Be With You 5K
& FREE Kids Dash to the Finish 30 Minutes before!

May 4, 2025
9AM 5K Start

Hempstead Lake State Park
Eagle Ave.
West Hempstead, NY 11552

GET A MAY THE COURSE BE WITH YOU TEE!

AMENITIES

'Informal' bag check as elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. There will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.

Bathrooms are located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.

Hydration will be provided at finish line.

High Quality Refreshments provided by All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

Virtual Option: Compete virtually. You have from the first day of the event and a full week to log your time and up to 5 photos! Your items will begin shipping the first day of the event. More info at the bottom of the page.

AGE GROUP ONLINE RECOGNITION

Top 1 F/M/X: Overall

Top 1 F/M/X: 14 & Under, 15-19 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

BENEFICIARY

A portion of event proceeds benefit the  Never Stop Running Foundation (NSRF) ; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. NSRF aids in providing free services to Special Needs and Youth running events and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

100% of donations and fundraising directly impacts NSRF:

COURSE

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

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!

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