St. James 5 Mile Challenge and 5K Fun Run/Walk

St. James 5 Mile Challenge and 5K Fun Run/Walk

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Location: St. James/Head of the Harbor, Saint James, NY 11780

The St. James 5 Mile Challenge and 5K Fun Run/Walk is on Saturday May 9, 2026. It includes the following events: 5 Mile Run (Certified, Timed Event), 5k Fun Run (Untimed), and Block-party Community Celebration. Everyone is welcome!

Events:

• 5 Mile Run (Certified, Timed Event)
  Price: $30 - $45
  Time: 9:00AM EDT
• 5k Fun Run (Untimed)
  Price: $30 - $45
  Time: 9:00AM EDT
• Block-party Community Celebration
  Price: $0
  Time: 8:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT

Course Description:

The St James 5 mile challenge is a doozie! The new course starts with an uphill climb leveling off at the half mile mark. From here you have 3 miles of rolling hills through the scenic village of Head of the Harbor before you face the iconic Cordwood Path, which is 1/2 mile incline that would be classified as steep. At the top of the hill you are rewarded with a flat and fast finish. Whether it is a challenging run or a fun walk (shorter route!), every step brings us closer to families in Suffolk County!

Support Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro (RMHC NYM)!

By registering today, you will be supporting RMHC NYM’s Capital Campaign to build a new $34M Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s. This new House will keep families seeking medical treatment for their sick children near the care they need and the families they love.

Race Day Check In:

• Pre-packet pick up on Friday, May 9 from 3:30-6:30pm at NexCycle Studios: 430 N. Country Rd., St. James
• Saturday, May 10 - Race day!! Deepwells Farm (2 Taylor Ln., St James)*
• Packet pick up: 7:30-8:15am. Deepwells Farm (2 Taylor Ln., St James)*
• Pre-race announcements: 8:30am
• Race start time: 9am

Incentives and Swag:

• Every participant who registers BY April 24 is guaranteed an event t-shirt.
• First 500 to register will get a swag bag!