Shelter Island Fall 5K Run/Walk back as an in-person event

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The Shelter Island Fall 5K Run/Walk is back as an in-person event to increase awareness and support for East End charities working to treat and find cures for women’s cancers. The motto for the 23rd annual race is “Outrunning Cancer.”

Participants will run/walk the course on Saturday, October 15; the start time is 11 AM rain or shine. Registration is $40 for runners and walkers. You can also use the Elite Feats registration page to make a donation or purchase raffle tickets.

The first 350 registrants get an official Shelter Island 5K T-shirt. Participants can boost their fundraising by creating or joining a team.

Check out the course map here. Record holders are Kal Lewis (15:40) and Janelle Kraus (16:33).

The funds raised by participation fees go to:

Donations and raffles, too

The Shelter Island Fall 5K Run/Walk isn’t just for athletes. Anyone can join as a supporter or donate by purchasing raffle tickets.

Raffle tickets are available on the registration site (scroll down the page) for prizes. Tickets are $5 each for 5 for $20, with all monies raised benefiting Lucia’s Angels.

Raffle prizes are sponsored by and include: The American Hotel, lunch for four; Bob DeStefano Golf Pro, one lesson; Gardiner’s Bay Country Club, gift; Melissa & Doug, three-foot plush horse; Moussa Drame Tennis Academy, two adult sunset lessons; NIKKI Salon, complimentary haircut; Shelter Island Pharmacy, tote bag of goodies; Shelter Island Pilates and Barre, one private lesson Pilates and three barre classes; Shelter Island Yoga & Fitness, one-month gym membership; Towny Montant, basket of cheer; with gift cards from Cornucopia Gift Shop, Gloria Jewel, Marie Eiffel Market, J.W. Piccozzi Inc., Slice Pizza, The Tuck Shop and Vine Street Café,

Shelter Island Fall 5K Run/Walk sponsors

Shelter Island Fall 5K Run/Walk sponsors include The Chequit, The Dering Harbor Inn, The Eccentric Bagel, J.W. Piccozzi Inc., Léon 1909, Marie Eiffel, Merrill Lynch, North Fork Surgery Center, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Penelope Moore, The Pridwin Hotel and Cottages, Ram Design, Shelter Island Florist, Shelter Island Graphics, Shelter Island Gazette, Shelter Island House, Shelter Island IGA, Shelter Island Reporter, WLNG 92.1 FM, and WordHampton Public Relations,