10th Annual ELIH Foundation 5K Family Walk/Run

  • Date Sun 13th September 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Riverhead, New York
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 10th Annual ELIH Foundation 5K Family Walk/Run on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the beautiful Indian Island County Park in Riverhead, Suffolk! This exciting event is not just a fantastic opportunity to get active, but also a way to support our local community hospital's vital behavioral health services. The 5K race kicks off at 9 AM, with a special 1/2 mile fun run for kids starting at 8:30 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, all ages are welcome to participate, and jogging strollers are encouraged!

Participants will have the chance to earn awards in various categories, including top finishers and age groups. By joining us, you will help raise much-needed funds that allow the Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital to continue providing exceptional care and support. Register by September 2 to guarantee your event t-shirt and take advantage of our affordable entry fees: just $30 for adults and $10 for kids aged 6-12. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of health, happiness, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

EASTERN LONG ISLAND HOSPITAL (ELIH) FOUNDATION

10TH ANNUAL ELIH FOUNDATION FAMILY WALK-RUN

* NEW LOCATION! INDIAN ISLAND COUNTY PARK, RIVERHEAD NY

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 2026 *JOGGING STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!

COURSE VIDEO: CLICK HERE! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGvUm7QjS7k]

PLEASE JOIN THE ELIH FOUNDATION FOR OUR 10TH ANNUAL 5K FAMILY WALK/RUN TO SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY HOSPITALS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. EACH YEAR, FUNDS RAISED BY OUR ANNUAL 5K FAMILY WALK/RUN BRING CRITICALLY NEEDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STONY BROOK EASTERN LONG ISLAND HOSPITALS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER OF EXCELLENCE. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, QUANNACUT ADDICTION & PSYCHIATRY, POSITIONED WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF SBELIHS BROAD-BASED TREATMENT CENTER, MEETS THE COMPLEX CHALLENGES OF EACH INDIVIDUALS NEEDS WITH A MISSION OF PROVIDING HOPE AND PERSONAL CARE TO EACH PATIENT THAT CROSSES OUR THRESHOLD. ELIH FOUNDATION THOUGHT WHAT BETTER WAY TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS THAN TO HAVE OUR 9TH ANNUAL 5K FAMILY WALK/RUN AT INDIAN ISLAND COUNTY PARK.



CHECK IN: 8:15 AM

5K START TIME: 9 AM

KIDS 1/2 MILE FUN RUN START TIME: 8:30 AM

5K AWARDS:
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
TOP 3 MALE AND 3 FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP:
12 AND UNDER, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,
60-64, 65-69, 70+

AMENITIES:
T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY 9/2!



FEES:

. ADULTS (AGES 13+): $30

. KIDS (AGES 6-12): $10

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VIRTUAL 5K FAMILY WALK/RUN, PLEASE CALL (631) 477-5164 OR EMAIL LINDA.SWEENEY2@STONYBROOKMEDICINE.EDU.

SPONSORS:

LONG DISTANCE RUNNER SPONSOR:



POWER WALKER SPONSOR:

Races

  • Elih 5k

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    CLOSED
  • ELIH 5K (For Kids 6-12 Years Old)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    CLOSED
  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 13th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    CLOSED

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Indian Point Road, Riverhead, 11901, NY, United States

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