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Wednesday's Top 10: 10 Upcoming 5K Races for the Month of July

Written by Hannah M.  |  27. June 2012

Many charitable organizations hold 5K races and walks to raise funds for important causes all throughout Long Island. If you find athleticism and charity to be major facets of your life then participating in a 5K run or walk is the perfect way to combine the two activities. Consider joining in on the action in the following runs and walks to help raises funds for local charities. Each race requires a small registration fee, generally of only $20-40, to participate. 

 
1. Firecracker 8K Run
WHEN: Sunday, July 8 – 8:30am
WHERE: Southampton Cultural Center, Southampton
 
2. Oakdale Firecracker 5K
WHEN: Sunday, July 1 – 9am
WHERE: Idle Hour Boulevard, Oakdale
 
3. Massapequa Firecracker 5K
WHEN: Sunday, July 1 – 5pm
WHERE: Brady Park - 1000 Lakeshore Boulevard, Massapequa
 
4. CW Post 5K Trail Run and 1 Mile Kid Run
WHEN: Saturday, July 14 – 8:30am
WHERE: CW Post Athletic Fields – 720 Northern Boulevard, Brooksville
 
5. Runner’s Edge LI Women’s 5K Run
WHEN: 8:30am-9:30am
WHERE: Farmingdale
 
6. Joe Koziarz 5k Run/Walk
WHEN: Saturday, July 21 – 8:30am
WHERE: WHB Village Green (Behind the Post Office), Westhampton Beach
 
7. Heart & Sole 5K Run
WHEN: Sunday, July 22
WHERE: Plainview
 
8. 4 Mile Run for Cystic Fibrosis
WHEN: Sunday, July 29 – 5:30pm
WHERE: LI Maritime Museum, West Sayville
 
9. SYS/AHRC Suffolk 5K Run/Walk
WHEN: Saturday, July 28 – 9am
WHERE: 25 Pond Lane, Southampton
 
10. Marcum Workplace Challenge
WHEN: Tuesday, July 31st – 7pm
WHERE: Jones Beach State Park
 

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