Veterans Cross Country 4 Kilometer Run

  • Date Sat 8th November 2025
  • Time 9:30AM EST
  • Location Northport, New York
  • Price Free - $39.03
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 1km

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Event summary

Join us for the 45th Annual Veterans Cross Country 4 Kilometer Run on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in beautiful Northport, Suffolk! This exciting event will take place at the Veterans Administration Medical Center Golf Course, located at 79 Middleville Road. Participants will race on an English style cross country course that spans 4 kilometers (2.48 miles) entirely on grassβ€”a perfect setting for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.

This year, the event not only promises a fun and competitive atmosphere but also contributes to a great cause. Proceeds from the race will directly support hospitalized and homeless veterans on Long Island. Last year's contributions helped purchase a large screen television for the Veterans Administration Medical Center, and we are eager to continue making a difference! Veterans are encouraged to wear their dog tags, and a special area will be set up to honor the memory of deceased veterans with commemorative flags. With registration fees starting at just $25 for veterans and active military members, and a free 0.5K fun run/walk for all ages, there’s something for everyone!

Don’t miss the post-race festivities featuring snacks, an award ceremony, and exciting raffles. Plus, participants can enjoy a complimentary beverage at

Organiser's Description

VETERANS 4K XC RACE

THE NORTHPORT RUNNING CLUB PRESENTS THE 45TH ANNUAL VETERANS 4K CROSS COUNTRY RACE. THE RACE WILL BE BACK AT THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER GOLF COURSE, 79 MIDDLEVILLE ROAD, NORTHPORT NY!

PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE SUPPORT THE HOSPITALIZED AND HOMELESS VETERANS ON LONG ISLAND. LAST YEAR'S RACE PROCEEDS WERE USED TO PURCHASE A LARGE SCREEN TELEVISION AT THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER IN NORTHPORT. WE ALSO MADE A SUBSTANTIAL DONATION TO THE UNITED VETERANS BEACON HOUSE, AN ORGANIZATION THAT ASSISTS VETERANS WITH HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, NUTRITION AND LEGAL SERVICES.

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR THEIR DOG TAGS! WE WILL SET UP A TABLE TO DISPLAY COMMEMORATIVE FLAGS OF DECEASED VETERANS. IF YOU HAVE ONE, PLEASE BRING IT FOR OUR HONOR TABLE.

RACE COURSE:
RACE COURSE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE HELD ON THE VA GOLF COURSE. IT IS AN ENGLISH STYLE CROSS COUNTRY 4K (2.48 MILES) RUN ENTIRELY ON GRASS NOTE: ABSOLUTELY NO PETS OR BABY JOGGERS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE!

REGISTRATION FEES:

4K CROSS COUNTRY RUN

ALL ENTRY FEES $25 FOR VETERANS OR ACTIVE MILITARY; $25 FOR YOUTH 13 AND UNDER. $35.00 FOR ALL OTHERS. PROCESSING FEES ADDITIONAL. DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION $40.

HEALTHY PEOPLE 0.5K FUN RUN/WALK FREE!

PACKET/NUMBER PICK-UP: REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE 8:30AM 9:30AM RACE DAY AT THE VA GOLF COURSE.

POST RACE FESTIVITIES:

POST RACE SNACKS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY THE AWARD CEREMONY AND RAFFLES. NAPPER TANDY'S INVITES ALL ELIGIBLE ENTRANTS TO PRESENT THEIR RACE NUMBER AT THEIR 229 LAUREL AVENUE, NORTHPORT LOCATION FOR A COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGE AFTER THE RACE.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:$100 GIFT CARD AWARDS FROM SAYVILLE SMITHTOWN RUNNING COMPANY TO THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL; TOP MALE AND FEMALE MASTERS; AND TOP MALE AND FEMALE VETERAN.

AGE-GROUP AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: 13 & UNDER, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 76 - 79, 80 & OVER.
THERE WILL BE NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS.

SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 250 REGISTRANTS!

HEALTHY PEOPLE RUN/WALK:
A 0.5K (0.3 MILE) FUN RUN/WALK WILL BE HELD, STARTING AT 9:30AM. ENTRY IS FREE THIS YEAR BUT YOU MUST REGISTER. A DOG TAG AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED TO ALL FINISHERS.

Races

  • Veterans 4K XC Race

    Incl. $4.03 Fee & Tee Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)

    $39.03

    Price for 4K Cross Country Run $35 Preregistration $40 day of race.
  • 4K Military Service

    Incl. $3.45 Fee & Tee Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)

    $28.45

    Please enter if you served in the military or if you are now serving in the military $25.00 for all military service. Day of race $40
  • Healthy People Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. Dog Tag

    Sat 8th November 2025 (9:30AM EST)

    Free

    This is for the Healthy People 0.5K Kilometer Fun Run/Walk

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79 Middleville Road, Northport, 11768, NY, United States

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