BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.5//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1361@sparkhamptons.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260924T190149Z URL:https://sparkhamptons.com/events/27th-annual-shelter-island-fall-5k-ru n-walk-returns-october-17-to-support-women-affected-by-cancer-on-the-east- end SUMMARY:27th Annual Shelter Island Fall 5K Run/Walk Returns October 17 to S upport Women Affected by Cancer on the East End DESCRIPTION:The 27th Annual Shelter Island Fall 5K Run/Walk returns Satu rday\, October 17\, 2026\, at 11 a.m.\, bringing runners\, walkers\, famil ies\, and supporters together for a morning of fitness\, community\, and fundraising in support of women affected by breast and women’s cancers a cross the East End.\nFor 27 years\, the Shelter Island Fall 5K has united the community around its mission of raising awareness and critical funds f or local organizations providing care and assistance to women facing cance r. Proceeds from the event benefit The North Fork Breast Health Coalition \, The Coalition for Women’s Cancers and Lucia’s Angels\, with race pr oceeds designated for patient care for women on the East End of Long Islan d.\n“Our Shelter Island Fall 5K Run/Walk has been providing support for our neighbors on the East End for over 26 years\,” said M.E. Adipietro\ , Race Director. “This event continues because of the beauty of the cour se\, commitment and dedication of our participants and sponsors over the m any years.\n“Come out on Saturday\, October 17th and enjoy a morning of exercise\, free barbecue\, medals for both adults and children.\n“Experi ence our love and continued support for our neighbors on the East End affe cted by breast cancer\, our promise to stand by them and fight against can cer will never waiver.”\nThe 3.1-mile course takes participants along Sh elter Island’s picturesque tree-lined streets and rolling hills before f inishing with panoramic waterfront views along Crescent Beach. The course is USATF certified\, and runners and walkers of all abilities are encourag ed to participate.\nFollowing the race\, participants can gather for a co mplimentary post-race barbecue\, featuring homemade chili and cookies whil e supplies last. Registration also includes a finisher medal\, and the fir st 400 registered runners will receive a complimentary race T-shirt.\nBoth the 5K Run and 5K Walk begin at 11 a.m. Registration is currently $4 5 for adults and $25 for children ages 12 and under. Participants are enco uraged to register early\, as prices will increase after October 12\, 202 6 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.\nRace-day activities will take place at 35 Shore Roa d\, Shelter Island\, NY. Same-day registration will close at 10:30 a.m.\, and participants are encouraged to allow additional travel time for fall traffic and ferry schedules. Complimentary shuttle service will operate fr om both the North and South Ferry terminals to the race from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.\nWheelchairs\, strollers and leashed dogs are welcome\, making the an nual event an opportunity for the entire community to come together in sup port of an important cause.\nTo register for the 5K Run or 5K Walk\, or f or additional event information\, visit ShelterIslandFall5K.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sparkhamptons.com/wp-content/uploads/202 6/09/si5k.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,Health & Wellness,Philanthropy LOCATION:Shelter Island Run\, 35 Shore Rd\, Shelter Island\, New York\, 119 64\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=35 Shore Rd\, Shelter Islan d\, New York\, 11964\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Shelter Is land Run:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR