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Dog Tag Run 2.2 Mile

Saturday, June 6, 2026
8:30AM Kids Fun Run
8:40AM Opening Ceremony
9AM 2.2 Mile Start 
(Will be staggered starts in the following order)

1. Runners
2. Runners with dogs (must be on a 6' leash at all times)
3. Walkers
4. Walkers with dogs (must be on a 6' leash at all times)

Rain or Shine

Gardiner County Park
Manor Lane & Montauk Highway
Bay Shore, NY

Every single day, more than twenty veterans in the nation die by suicide.
Tragically, suicide is attempted approximately every 26 seconds.
The reasons are as unique and individual as each veteran, as is every experience. Operation VEST’s mission is to address the different needs of our veteran population with the goal of eradicating veteran suicide, one at a time.
The purpose of a vest is to protect.
Operation VEST aims to do the same by working side by side with other local organizations and veterans to help fight the battle within. We believe we can achieve this by banding TOGETHER!
Operation VEST works to honor the hearts, the service and the sacrifices of our military service-members, regardless of backgrounds, beliefs, or political alignment. We believe supporting those who have served is the second-best way to honor a love of country, besides service itself.
They’ve had our 6. Now it’s time we show them we’ve got theirs. See you on 6/6!

DOG DIVISION!!! 🐾

Now you can officially register your best friend to cross the finish line with you! All furry “paw”ticipants will receive their own chip timed bib! For completing the Dog Tag Dog Walk, all pawticipants will receive an Operation VEST bandana and a dog tag.

All proceeds raised from the Dog division will go to Paws of War.

*Please keep in mind, pooches are not able to pawticipate without a registered human.
For safety reasons and park rules, dogs must be on a 6' leash at all times.


Registrants receive a t-shirt!


Event sponsorships available, email [email protected]

Thank you to our sponsors:




         

Uncheck this box to register for the run/walk

SPONSOR A VETERAN OR FIRST RESPONDER

Can’t run? Sponsor a veteran or first responder and support suicide prevention and honor their service.
Fund a veteran or first responder’s run to honor their service and support suicide prevention.

$40.00/ea.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

Total may vary, based on additional options, such as donations.

EVENT
EARLY BIRD
FEBRUARY 2
APRIL 30
MAY 31
2.2 MILE RUN/WALK OR RUCK
$33.80*
$38.98*
$44.15*
$49.33*
2.2 VIRTUAL MILE RUN/WALK OR RUCK
$49.33*
$49.33*
$49.33*
$49.33*
2.2 MILE DOG IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL
$15.17*
$18.28*
$25.52*
$28.63*
SPONSOR A VET$44.15*
$44.15*
$44.15*
$44.15*

*Includes processing fee

To sign up your dog: 

1 - Select the 2.2 Mile Run/Walk and fill in all your information.
2 - Click on the button: Add Registrant or Dog.
3 - Select 2.2 Dog.

**ALL DOGS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WITH A BIB
One pup per person. Virtual Dog is not allowed to participate in person.

Same pricing as last year!

  • Guarantee your T-Shirt size by 5/11.
    Your name on your bib 3 weeks in advance.

  • Includes custom Dog Tag Ruck velcro patch.
    Must have your rucksack weighed prior to the run.
    (See below for ruck requirements)
    Guarantee your T-Shirt size by 5/13.
    Your name on your bib 3 weeks in advance.

  • Includes custom Dog Tag Ruck velcro patch.
    Must have your vest weighed prior to the run.
    (See below for ruck requirements)
    Guarantee your T-Shirt size by 5/13.
    Your name on your bib 3 weeks in advance.

Uncheck this box to register for the run/walk

Uncheck this box to register for the run/walk

PARTICIPANT INFO

JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM (OPTIONAL)

Form a Team with friends or family! This is optional and may not have any affiliated awards.

ADDITIONAL PURCHASES

  • Support Band

    "Operation VEST Veterans Ending Suicide Together" Support Band

    $5.00 ea.

  • White Plush Beach Towel

    30" x 60"

    $25.00 ea.

  • Operation Vest Mug

    $8.00 ea.

  • America’s 250th T-shirt

    Soft, wash cotton, navy blue

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

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.

Suggested Amounts

READ & INITIAL TO AGREE

Registration fees are used toward race expenses and cannot be returned once you sign up.

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, race fees are used for race expenses and cannot be returned.

In consideration of accepting this entry, I understand and agree to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and waive, release and hold harmless Dog Tag 2.2M Operation VEST, Veterans Ending Suicide Together, Gardiner County Park, The Town of Bay Shore, elitefeats inc., and any volunteers and all race sponsors and their agents, employees and representatives for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities and causes of action related to my participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I further grant permission to any of the foregoing organizations to take and use photographs, video, and recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above-named organizations and persons harmless of any claims which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant as well.
$0.00

BILLING INFO

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover


Location Information

  • Gardiner Country Park
  • Manor Lane & Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, NY, 11706 US
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Saturday, June 6, 2026
8:30AM Kids Fun Run
8:40AM Opening Ceremony
9AM 2.2 Mile Start
(Will be staggered starts in the following order)

1. Runners
2. Runners with dogs (must be on a 6' leash at all times)
3. Walkers
4. Walkers with dogs (must be on a 6' leash at all times)

 Rain or Shine

Gardiner County Park
Manor Lane & Montauk Highway
Bay Shore, NY

AMENITIES

C4 Energy Drinks
Black 6 Coffee 
Smiles Per Hour Photo Booth
Free post race Beer for 21+
Pulled pork sliders from Texas Roadhouse Deer Park
Post event stretching is done by Performax

Race Day Agenda

7:30AM packet pickup begins
8:30AM FREE 1K Fun Run
8:40AM 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. 

AWARDS (must be present to receive)

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 1 Overall M/F Backpack
Top 1 Overall M/F Vest

Veteran
Top 1 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

BENEFICIARY

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

BIB PICKUP

Saturday, June 6th, Beginning 7:30AM
Gardiner County Park
Manor Lane & Montauk Highway,
Bay Shore, NY

COURSE

2.2 Trail Run in Gardiner Park

QUESTIONS

Please email [email protected]

RUCK REQUIREMENTS

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.

RESULTS & PHOTOS

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

SOCIAL MEDIA

We know you take great photos! Please Tag @OperationVEST on social and use hashtags #dogtagrun2026 #OperationVEST so we can find yours!

TEAM ROSTER


VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

Upload your times & photos beginning 6/6 - 6/13

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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