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Location: Center Moriches, New York
Join us for the inaugural Rifleman Run 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, in beautiful Center Moriches! This exciting event starts and finishes at VFW Post 414 on Main Street, providing a vibrant community atmosphere as you lace up your sneakers. The 5k course will take you on a scenic journey down to Moriches Bay, meandering through charming neighborhoods and culminating in a thrilling sprint down Main Street to the finish line. (View Course Route)
Not only will you enjoy a fun and festive race experience, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! Proceeds from the Rifleman Run will benefit Victory Post #414 and the local military and veteran community in need. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the VFW's cash bar, which will be open and ready to serve refreshments. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run for a purpose and connect with your community while honoring those who have served. Mark your calendars for a day of camaraderie, fitness, and fun!
Giveaways:
2025 VFW Rifleman Run Race T-Shirts will be given out to the first 100 runners to sign-up.
Age Group 5k Awards:
Top Overall Male and Female
Stroller Division- Top 3 Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female in each age group.
The Age Group awards will be organized in the following ranges:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
Awards will be presented after the race at the VFW.
Bib Pickup is the morning of the race beginning at 8:30 AM at VFW Post 414.
Race Begins at 10 AM
The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him" - G.K. Chesterton
Choose from 1 race distance available for The Rifleman Run 5k- Run/Walk in Center Moriches, NY. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.