Community Races & 5K Events in New York
Local Impact Events supports community running and walking opportunities across New York, with events on Long Island and surrounding Suffolk County communities. From East Islip on the South Shore to Port Jefferson on the North Shore, find virtual and in-person events that celebrate local participation.
Upcoming New York Events
Scheduled community races and fitness events in New York.
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New community events in New York will appear here once they are scheduled. Browse our past New York events below.
Past New York Events
Previous community races and fitness events in New York. Each links to its permanent event page.
The Great South Bay 5K & Fun Run
East Islip, New York
July 18, 2026
A community 5K and fun run listed for July 18, 2026, in East Islip, New York, offering a running and walking opportunity on Long Island's South Shore.
The Port Jefferson 5K — North Shore Virtual Run
Port Jefferson, New York
May 2, 2026
A virtual 5K associated with the Port Jefferson community on Long Island's North Shore, scheduled for May 2, 2026.
Cities & Towns with Events
Community events are being organized in the following New York communities.
Virtual & In-Person Events in New York
Virtual Events
Complete a 5K on your own schedule from your neighborhood, a local park, or a treadmill. Virtual events offer flexible participation across New York.
In-Person Events
Join runners and walkers at designated locations and times across New York for organized community races and fitness activities.
Businesses Supporting New York Events
Local businesses and community organizations that support events in New York are recognized on individual event pages and in our sponsor directory.
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