Veterans Day Cross Country 4 Kilometer Run
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- 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 46th Annual Veterans Day Cross Country 4 Kilometer Run on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in beautiful Northport, Suffolk! Held at the scenic Veterans Administration Medical Center Golf Course, this exciting event is not only a celebration of athleticism but also a heartfelt tribute to our veterans. Runners will tackle a 4K (2.48 miles) course entirely on grass, making for a true cross-country experience. Participants are encouraged to wear their dog tags, and we invite everyone to bring commemorative flags for our honor table to pay respect to our fallen heroes.
This year's race is a proud part of the Suffolk County Veterans Run Series, and proceeds will support hospitalized and homeless veterans on Long Island. With registration fees set at just $25 for veterans and active military, and $35 for all others, this event is accessible for everyone. Plus, enjoy a complimentary beverage at Napper Tandy's after the race! The festivities continue post-race with snacks, an awards ceremony, and raffles. Don’t miss the chance to compete for individual awards, including $100 gift cards for top finishers. Bring your family and friends to participate in the free 0.5K fun run/walk
This year's race is a proud part of the Suffolk County Veterans Run Series, and proceeds will support hospitalized and homeless veterans on Long Island. With registration fees set at just $25 for veterans and active military, and $35 for all others, this event is accessible for everyone. Plus, enjoy a complimentary beverage at Napper Tandy's after the race! The festivities continue post-race with snacks, an awards ceremony, and raffles. Don’t miss the chance to compete for individual awards, including $100 gift cards for top finishers. Bring your family and friends to participate in the free 0.5K fun run/walk
Organiser's Description
VETERANS 4K XC RACE
THE NORTHPORT RUNNING CLUB PRESENTS THE 46TH ANNUAL VETERANS DAY 4K CROSS COUNTRY RACE. THE RACE WILL BE HELD AT THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER GOLF COURSE, 79 MIDDLEVILLE ROAD, NORTHPORT NY! THIS YEAR'S RACE IS PART OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY VETERANS RUN SERIES. HTTPS://SUFFOLKCOUNTYVETERANSRUNSERIES.COM/ [https://suffolkcountyveteransrunseries.com/]
PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE SUPPORT THE HOSPITALIZED AND HOMELESS VETERANS ON LONG ISLAND. LAST YEAR'S RACE PROCEEDS WERE DONATED TO PROVIDE CULTURAL EVENTS FOR VETERANS AT THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER IN NORTHPORT.
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, 70-74, 75-79, 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.
THE NORTHPORT RUNNING CLUB PRESENTS THE 46TH ANNUAL VETERANS DAY 4K CROSS COUNTRY RACE. THE RACE WILL BE HELD AT THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER GOLF COURSE, 79 MIDDLEVILLE ROAD, NORTHPORT NY! THIS YEAR'S RACE IS PART OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY VETERANS RUN SERIES. HTTPS://SUFFOLKCOUNTYVETERANSRUNSERIES.COM/ [https://suffolkcountyveteransrunseries.com/]
PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE SUPPORT THE HOSPITALIZED AND HOMELESS VETERANS ON LONG ISLAND. LAST YEAR'S RACE PROCEEDS WERE DONATED TO PROVIDE CULTURAL EVENTS FOR VETERANS AT THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER IN NORTHPORT.
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, 70-74, 75-79, 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
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Veterans Day 4K XC Race
Incl. $4.03 Fee & Tee Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (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 7th November 2026 (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 7th November 2026 (9:30AM EST)
Free
This is for the Healthy People 0.5K Kilometer Fun Run/Walk
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