VFW Post 6249 Suffolk County World War II and Military History Museum's "Rails to Trail" 5K
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Rocky Point, New York
- Price $33.98
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the "Rails to Trail" 5K on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, in beautiful Rocky Point, Suffolk! This exhilarating event kicks off at 9 AM, inviting both runners and walkers to enjoy a mostly flat course that begins near the inspiring VFW Post 6249, home of the World War II and Military History Museum. It's the perfect warm-up for the upcoming "Turkey-Trot" races, and a wonderful way to honor the memory of American armed forces members.
Participants can register at the Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 starting at 7:30 AM, with pre-registration available for just $30 until 6 PM on October 10th, or $35 on race day. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn age group medals and enjoy refreshments after the race! Plus, the first 300 registrants will receive a guaranteed T-shirt. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and a celebration of our military history!
Participants can register at the Rocky Point VFW Post 6249 starting at 7:30 AM, with pre-registration available for just $30 until 6 PM on October 10th, or $35 on race day. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn age group medals and enjoy refreshments after the race! Plus, the first 300 registrants will receive a guaranteed T-shirt. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day filled with camaraderie, community spirit, and a celebration of our military history!
Organiser's Description
JOIN VFW POST 6249 SUFFOLK COUNTY WORLD WAR II AND MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM'S "RAILS TO TRAIL" 5K RACE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 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 10/10 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 10/10 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
Sun 11th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.98
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108 King Road, Rocky Point, 11778, NY, United States
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