VFW Post 6249 Suffolk County World War II and Military History Museum's "Rails to Trail" 5K
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Rocky Point, New York
- Price $33.98
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the "Rails to Trail" 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in the beautiful Rocky Point, Suffolk. This exciting event, hosted by the VFW Post 6249, invites runners and walkers of all levels to enjoy a mostly flat course that begins near the inspiring Military History Museum. Starting at 9 AM, this 5K race is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, serving as a warm-up to the upcoming "Turkey Trot" races while honoring the memory of American Armed Forces members.
Registration opens bright and early at 7:30 AM, with pre-registration available for just $30 until November 6th at 6 PM, or $35 on race day. The first 300 registrants will receive a guaranteed t-shirt, and all participants can look forward to age group medals and refreshments after the race. Join us for a morning filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and a celebration of our military history as you make your way along the scenic Rails to Trails path!
Registration opens bright and early at 7:30 AM, with pre-registration available for just $30 until November 6th at 6 PM, or $35 on race day. The first 300 registrants will receive a guaranteed t-shirt, and all participants can look forward to age group medals and refreshments after the race. Join us for a morning filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and a celebration of our military history as you make your way along the scenic Rails to Trails path!
Organiser's Description
JOIN VFW POST 6249 SUFFOLK COUNTY WORLD WAR II AND MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM'S "RAILS TO TRAIL" 5K RACE ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, AT 9 AM.
IT IS OPEN TO ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS WHO WILL ENJOY THE EASE, SPEED, OF THIS MOSTLY FLAT COURSE THAT WILL START NEAR THE PATRIOTISM OF THIS MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM.
THIS IS THE ULTIMATE WARM-UP FOR THE "TURKEY-TROT" RACES THAT WILL BE A GREAT SUNDAY MORNING RACE TOWARDS THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING THE MEMORY OF AMERICAN ARMED FORCES MEMBERS.
_REGISTRATION:_
LOCATED AT ROCKY POINT VFW POST 6249
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:30AM
RACE STARTS AT 9:00AM
_AMENITIES:_
5K: AGE GROUP MEDALS & REFRESHMENTS AFTERWARDS!
T-SHIRTS WILL BE GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 300 REGISTRANTS!
_FEES: _
$30 PRE-REGISTRATION (BY 11/6 AT 6PM)
$35 DAY-OF
_COURSE: _ STARTS AT ROCKY POINT VFW POST 6249 AND CONTINUES ALONG THE RAILS TO TRAILS PATH.
IT IS OPEN TO ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS WHO WILL ENJOY THE EASE, SPEED, OF THIS MOSTLY FLAT COURSE THAT WILL START NEAR THE PATRIOTISM OF THIS MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM.
THIS IS THE ULTIMATE WARM-UP FOR THE "TURKEY-TROT" RACES THAT WILL BE A GREAT SUNDAY MORNING RACE TOWARDS THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING THE MEMORY OF AMERICAN ARMED FORCES MEMBERS.
_REGISTRATION:_
LOCATED AT ROCKY POINT VFW POST 6249
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:30AM
RACE STARTS AT 9:00AM
_AMENITIES:_
5K: AGE GROUP MEDALS & REFRESHMENTS AFTERWARDS!
T-SHIRTS WILL BE GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 300 REGISTRANTS!
_FEES: _
$30 PRE-REGISTRATION (BY 11/6 AT 6PM)
$35 DAY-OF
_COURSE: _ STARTS AT ROCKY POINT VFW POST 6249 AND CONTINUES ALONG THE RAILS TO TRAILS PATH.
Races
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VFW Post 6249 Rails to Trails 5K
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$33.98
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108 King Road, Rocky Point, 11778, NY, United States
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