Shelter Island Fall 5k
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Shelter Island Heights, New York
- Price $40.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Shelter Island Fall 5K on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the picturesque Shelter Island Heights, Suffolk! This exhilarating 3.1-mile race, which has been "Out Running Cancer" for 27 years, takes participants through a challenging course lined with beautiful trees and rolling hills, culminating in breathtaking waterfront views along Crescent Beach.
This annual event is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for breast and women's cancer care, benefiting organizations such as The North Fork Breast Health Coalition, The Coalition for Women's Cancers, and Lucia's Angels. With same-day registration available until 10:30 AM, participants can enjoy a complimentary t-shirt for the first 400 runners, a finisher medal, and a delicious post-race barbecue featuring homemade chili and cookies. Plus, don't miss out on the chance to win fabulous raffle prizes from local businesses! Bring your family and friends, and enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, purpose, and fun as we make strides together towards a brighter future.
This annual event is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for breast and women's cancer care, benefiting organizations such as The North Fork Breast Health Coalition, The Coalition for Women's Cancers, and Lucia's Angels. With same-day registration available until 10:30 AM, participants can enjoy a complimentary t-shirt for the first 400 runners, a finisher medal, and a delicious post-race barbecue featuring homemade chili and cookies. Plus, don't miss out on the chance to win fabulous raffle prizes from local businesses! Bring your family and friends, and enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, purpose, and fun as we make strides together towards a brighter future.
Organiser's Description
"OUT RUNNING CANCER" FOR 27 YEARS!
The 3.1-mile Shelter Island Fall 5K course is a challenging, scenic course along tree-lined streets featuring rolling hills and finishing with panoramic waterfront views along Crescent Beach. The Shelter Island Fall 5k was created out of love and memory for those who have fought and those currently fighting breast and women's cancers. Our mission is to raise funds and awareness for our beneficiaries; The North Fork Breast Health Coalition [https://www.northforkbreasthealth.org/], The Coalition for Women's Cancers [https://www.cwcshh.org/] and Lucia's Angels [https://www.luciasangels.org/]. All race proceeds for our beneficiaries go directly to patient care for women on the east end of Long Island.
RACE LOCATION & ACTIVITIES:
35 Shore Road, Shelter Island NY 11965 [https://www.google.com/maps/search/35+Shore+Road,+Shelter+Island+NY%C2%A011965?entry=gmail&source=g]
Same Day registration closes at 10:30 AM, please allow extra time for fall traffic and the ferries.
Giveaways and Post Race Barbecue
Registration includes a free t-shirt to the first 400 runners, plus a finisher medal, complimentary post race barbecue with homemade chili and cookies while supplies last.
RACE TRANSPORTATION [https://www.shelterislandfall5k.com/directions]
A complimentary shuttle will run from the Shelter Island North and South Ferry terminals to the race from 9 AM to 1PM, with all activities held in the parking
lot of Sunset Beach Hotel at 35 Shore Road, Shelter Island, NY.
Race Raffle
Buy a ticket for our raffle! Raffle prizes include gift cards to local shops and restaurants, including The American Hotel, Vine Street Cafe, Leallo apparel & Bliss' Dept Store, a round of golf at Gardiner's Bay Country Club, Shelter Island Pilates and Barre classes and many more items
COURSE RECORD HOLDERS
Jason Green - 15:11 / Janelle Kraus - 16:33
Wheelchairs, Strollers & Leashed Dogs welcome
The 3.1-mile Shelter Island Fall 5K course is a challenging, scenic course along tree-lined streets featuring rolling hills and finishing with panoramic waterfront views along Crescent Beach. The Shelter Island Fall 5k was created out of love and memory for those who have fought and those currently fighting breast and women's cancers. Our mission is to raise funds and awareness for our beneficiaries; The North Fork Breast Health Coalition [https://www.northforkbreasthealth.org/], The Coalition for Women's Cancers [https://www.cwcshh.org/] and Lucia's Angels [https://www.luciasangels.org/]. All race proceeds for our beneficiaries go directly to patient care for women on the east end of Long Island.
RACE LOCATION & ACTIVITIES:
35 Shore Road, Shelter Island NY 11965 [https://www.google.com/maps/search/35+Shore+Road,+Shelter+Island+NY%C2%A011965?entry=gmail&source=g]
Same Day registration closes at 10:30 AM, please allow extra time for fall traffic and the ferries.
Giveaways and Post Race Barbecue
Registration includes a free t-shirt to the first 400 runners, plus a finisher medal, complimentary post race barbecue with homemade chili and cookies while supplies last.
RACE TRANSPORTATION [https://www.shelterislandfall5k.com/directions]
A complimentary shuttle will run from the Shelter Island North and South Ferry terminals to the race from 9 AM to 1PM, with all activities held in the parking
lot of Sunset Beach Hotel at 35 Shore Road, Shelter Island, NY.
Race Raffle
Buy a ticket for our raffle! Raffle prizes include gift cards to local shops and restaurants, including The American Hotel, Vine Street Cafe, Leallo apparel & Bliss' Dept Store, a round of golf at Gardiner's Bay Country Club, Shelter Island Pilates and Barre classes and many more items
COURSE RECORD HOLDERS
Jason Green - 15:11 / Janelle Kraus - 16:33
Wheelchairs, Strollers & Leashed Dogs welcome
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