"Out Running Cancer" for 27 years! The 3.1-mile Shelter Island Fall 5K course is a challenging, scenic course along tree-lined streets featuring rolling hills and finishing with panoramic waterfront views along Crescent Beach. The Shelter Island Fall 5k was created out of love and memory for those who have fought and those currently fighting breast and women's cancers. Our mission is to raise funds and awareness for our beneficiaries; The North Fork Breast Health Coalition , The Coalition for Women's Cancers and Lucia's Angels . All race proceeds for our beneficiaries go directly to patient care for women on the east end of Long Island. Race location & activities : 35 Shore Road, Shelter Island NY 11965 Same Day registration closes at 10:30 AM, please allow extra time for fall traffic and the ferries. Giveaways and Post Race Barbecue Registration includes a free t-shirt to the first 400 runners, plus a finisher medal, complimentary post race barbecue with homemade chili and cookies while supplies last. Race Transportation A complimentary shuttle will run from the Shelter Island North and South Ferry terminals to the race from 9 AM to 1PM, with all activities held in the parking lot of Sunset Beach Hotel at 35 Shore Road, Shelter Island, NY. Race Raffle Buy a ticket for our raffle! Raffle prizes include gift cards to local shops and restaurants, including The American Hotel, Vine Street Cafe, Leallo apparel & Bliss' Dept Store, a round of golf at Gardiner's Bay Country Club, Shelter Island Pilates and Barre classes and many more items Course Record Holders Jason Green - 15:11 / Janelle Kraus - 16:33 Wheelchairs, Strollers & Leashed Dogs welcome
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Shelter Island Fall 5k 2026 — Shelter Island Heights, NY
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 17.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Shelter Island Heights, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Shelter Island Fall 5k 2026 — Shelter Island Heights, NY?
Shelter Island Fall 5k 2026 — Shelter Island Heights, NY takes place on October 17, 2026. The race is held in Shelter Island Heights, New York.
Where is Shelter Island Fall 5k 2026 — Shelter Island Heights, NY held?
Shelter Island Fall 5k 2026 — Shelter Island Heights, NY is held at 35 Shore Rd in Shelter Island Heights, New York.
Where can I find hotels near Shelter Island Fall 5k 2026 — Shelter Island Heights, NY?
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