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Run for the Rescue
5K Trail Run/Walk

April 11, 2026
9AM Start - Rain or Shine

You may bring your four-legged companion to this dog-friendly park:
MUST be on a leash at all times.
Do not leave your pup unattended.
Please start at the back of the pack if participating in the 5K for safety.

Blydenburgh County Park Campground Playground
Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown, NY 11788

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!

You may bring your four-legged companion to this dog-friendly park:
- MUST be on a leash at all times.
- Do not leave your pup unattended.
- Please start at the back of the pack if participating in the 5K for safety.

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 Last Chance Animal Rescue is a charitable, not-for profit 501(c)(3)organization, created to save the lives of animals. We depend on your donations to continue to save these helpless loving animals from being killed, as a faithful friend you can support our ongoing mission to save as many lives as we can. We are grateful for our dedicated community of adopters, fosters, volunteers, sponsors and supporters, without you we could not achieve our life saving mission.

100% of donations and fundraising directly impacts LCAR:

GETTING YOUR BIB

In-Person options:
Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time at "Picnic Areas 1-5"

Wearing Your Bib: The mid-torso is the sweet spot for accurate results. Please be sure to wear your bib just above your belly button, right side up, for best read-rates. Do not fold, crumple or cut your bib in any way. It must be visible to onlookers and not get in the way of your arms/legs. Please use four pins, or four alternative-securing gear such as race magnets, in each corner to ensure proper placement and visibility.

Virtual: Your bib will be mailed directly to you as soon as the race gear arrives, which may be close to the race date. Please allow 3-5 days to receive after signing up late. If you don't get your bib in the mail by race day, please use the live chat at elitefeats.com to confirm your shipping address (include an apartment number if applicable)

COURSE

While it may be challenging at times, it is a beautiful route through park trails and great for all levels of experience. The course is a mixture of sand, dirt roads, hard packed trails and some pavement. Please see below for the course map!

BATHROOMS
Parks bathrooms located near start & finish line.

Nissaquogue Lands / Blydenburgh State Park, NY*

PARKING

Primary Parking: Once you enter Blydenburgh County Park at the Veteran's Highway entrance, drive about a 1/2 Mile to "Picnic Areas 1-5" for the best parking! This Lot will be on your right hand side.

Secondary Parking: You may also find parking across the way at the "Boat Launch & Parking"

Additional Parking: Immediately upon entering the park to the right or at the Dog Park at the end of the road to the left.

QUESTIONS

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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 

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