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Thunder Run 5K Run/Walk

October 4, 2026
10AM 5K Start
9:30AM Fun Run Start
Rain or Shine

Heckscher State Park - Field 4
1 Heckscher State Parkway
East Islip, NY 11730

AMENITIES

• Thunder Run TEE SHIRTS!
• LIVE / text / email results
• FREE finish line photos
• Personalized bib if registered 3 weeks in advance
• Raffles and 50/50

AWARDS

• Top 1 M/F Overall
• Top 1 M/F Age Groups: 9 & Under, 10-13, 14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
• Top 1 M/F Wheelchair Athlete
• Sponsored Walk/Run Fundraiser

BIB PICKUP

See event staff starting 1 hour before the event. Register 3 weeks in advance for a personalized bib. Bib number required for pickup; use Self Lookup or Bib Lookup if needed. Last-minute registrants (within 24 hours) will receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds.

COURSE

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program is one of the first inclusive running clubs in the USA for all athletes.  This non-profit (501c3) organization is dedicated to providing challenged individuals with the opportunity to successfully participate in all levels of mainstream running, walking, or wheelchair racing.

QUESTIONS

[email protected]

RESULTS & PHOTOS

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

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

Upload your times & photos beginning 10/4 - 10/11TRACKING 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.

Download your digital bib HERE