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THE GREAT COW HARBOR 10K RUN
& 2K Fun Run

NORTHPORT, NY
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
8:30AM START

Second and Subsequent Groups Released Each Minute Thereafter

AMENITIES

The 2K Fun Run / Walk has been a huge success. This event attracts families and participants of all ages. Over 1000 2K and 5000 10K entrants are expected.

• Split Clocks at every mile; must deduct your start time for accurate splits.
• Recorded 5K split time.
• Water available at the start, just after the 2, 3, 4 & 5 Mile splits.
• Award Ceremony at the gazebo.
• Raffle: Bring the stub on your race number to the gazebo. Must be present to win!
• Baggage UPS trucks available for bag check.
• Media coverage by WBAB 102.3FM and News 12 Long Island.
• Accurate and LIVE time results posted at elitefeats.com
• 5K Split & Finish Line Photos by elitefeats

AWARDS: 10K In-Person

Age group awards are available for pick up day of the race at the Gazebo.

Top 10 Overall M&F : 1st/$6,500 - 2nd/$4,000 - 3rd/$2,500 - 4th/$1,250 - 5th/$1,000 - 6th/$600 - 7th/$500 - 8th/$400 - 9th/$300  - 10th/$200

Top 3 Masters M&F: First: $500 - Second: $300 - Third: $100

NEW Course Record bonus M&F of $5,000
Men: 28:13 - Biya Simbassa (2022)
Women: 31:40 - Jessica McClain (2024)

Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
Age group awards are available for pick up day of the race at the Gazebo.

Top 3 M/F Para-Athletes

BENEFICIARY

The Great Cow Harbor 10K Run and 2K Fun Run / Walk, a nonprofit event, is held in cooperation with a number of community organizations. The proceeds are used to make a substantial contribution to Special Olympics Long Island, Northwell Health Foundation, the Veterans Administration, our local food pantry and other local causes.

BIB PICKUP

Number Pickup - Number pickup is Friday the 18th, at the William J Brosnan School between 5:30 and 9:00 PM and Saturday morning the 19th, between 6:30 and 8:00 AM.

Bib numbers will be texted/emailed to participants by 3:30PM Friday - do not contact elitefeats for your bib number. If you do not get a text or email you can look it up online or on a printed list BEFORE entering bib pick up.

There is no race day registration, transfers, refunds or deferments.

How to Wear Your Bib - Wear your bib on your front, mid-torso for accurate split & finish times. Affix with the 4 safety pins provided to you or your own bib fasteners.

COURSE

USATF Certified 10K Course - See Map

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Long Island Expressway (L.I.E.) to Exit 51, Deer Park Ave. north to Jericho Turnpike (Route 25).  East on Jericho Turnpike for one block to Elwood Rd.  North on Elwood Rd. to Northport High School.  Allow 30 minutes travel time from the L.I.E. to Northport High School.

PARKING
Northport H.S., Elwood Rd. Shuttle bus service to starting line available from 6:45 AM to 7:45 AM. Bus service will be provided after the race from the Finish Line to Northport High School. Place your belongings in a clear plastic bag. Cars parked along the race course will be towed at the owner's expense!

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

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ORDERLY STAGING & SCHEDULE

You will be asked to go to an area that matches the color and number series on your running number. This number was assigned solely on your "predicted finish time". During this staging period, marshals will be positioned to assist you to the proper area and check to ensure that the number and color match the staging area. The areas will be identified with signs of the same color and number.

7:00AM Announcements / Instructions
7:15AM Road Closed to Traffic
8:15AM Runners to Staging Areas
8:20AM Final Call to Runners
8:30AM First Group / Flight Released
8:31AM Second Flight Releases & Each Minute Thereafter
8:48AM 2K Fun Run / Walk

SELF REVIEW Once in the staging areas YOU will be asked to check that ONLY runners with the same number and color series are in your staging area. This is extremely important since the computer will automatically give runners an adjusted finish based solely on their groups' starting time.

STAGGERED START Your group will be walked to the starting line led by the first runners in your group and marshals holding the rope. YOU WILL BE STARTED A MINUTE AFTER THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU IS RELEASED. EACH GROUP WILL BE STARTED BY THE GUN. ANY RUNNER STARTING AHEAD OF THEIR ASSIGNED WAVE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

QUESTIONS

For more information about the race and sponsorship or to volunteer, please contact the Race Committee at [email protected]

For questions on your registration please use the elitefeats Chat Feature in the bottom right corner.

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RESULTS & PHOTOS

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

TEAM ROSTER