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46th Annual 8K Race – Honoring Our Heroes

Thank you for supporting our Race — see you next year!


Honoring Our Heroes

We dedicate this race to the first responders of 9/11 and to all those who defend our country at home and abroad. Each year, the Club distributes proceeds from the race to local non-profit organizations. We hope you will join us as we celebrate health, community, and philanthropy. All 8k finishers will receive a commemorative medal.

When: Sunday, September 8, 2024
8K Race @ 8:00 AM | Kids’ Fun Run @ 7:30 AM

Where: Clinton G. Martin Park, New Hyde Park Rd & Marcus Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11042

Awards: Cash Prizes for Top 3 M/W, Trophies for Age Groups 15-85+, School Spirit Award: a contribution to the PTA of the school with the most participants (8k and fun run), School Division Trophy for the best combined score of district teams’ top 3 finishers in the 8k

At the Event:

  • Senator Jack Martins will start the 8k race!
  • Councilwoman Christine Liu will start the Kids race!
  • FDNY bagpiper Barry Reilly will lead the runners to the start!
  • NHP Memorial and Sacred Heart graduate Sabrina Balducci will sing the National Anthem — then run the 8k!
  • Enjoy, bagels, bananas, and coffee!
  • Sweet treats provided by our Premium sponsor, All Round Foods
  • Waterloo Sparkling Water for our racers
  • Refreshments served by Lakeville Civic Association
  • Traffic control by Nassau County Police
  • Chip timing by elitefeats

There will also be Raffle Prizes!

Aanch Asian Fusion/Adventureland/Bar Method/Bravo Beauty/Citywide Eye Care/Classic Eyelash/Dominick’s Deli/Expansion Care/F45 Herricks/Farine Baking Company/G.O.A.T. USA/Guac Shop/Hand Rolled Bagels/Hildebrandts Ice Cream/Iavarone Bros./Lala Nail & Spa/Pantano’s Bagels/Previti Pizza/Pristine Jewelry/Rock and Roots/RPM Raceway

For the Course Maps:

The Kids’ Run

About:

Join us for one of the oldest races on Long Island. This is a USATF-Long Island Individual and Team Championship Race and is part of the Grand Prix Championship Series. The course is a USA Track & Field 8K (4.97 miles) that leads through the suburban streets of New Hyde Park.

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