Nassau County 5k
Event Location:
Eisenhower Park-Field/Lot #2
The address is: Merrick Avenue East Meadow New York 11554
Event Date:
Saturday morning October 11th, 2025
Event Times:
8:00-9:00: Packet pick-up, race day registration, team gathering.
9:00-10:00: 5k run/walk
10:00-11:00: Post-race party, awards ceremony, charity presentation.
Event Staging:
The pre-race activities (packet & tee shirt pick-up, race day registration, team gathering etc) and post-race party (bagel brunch, dj, photographer etc) will all be staged in the grass/picnic area next to the tennis courts within Eisenhower Park field/lot #2.
Race Course:
The 5k run/walk will all take place on the certified “banana loop” and yellow recreation trail course with the start/finish at field/lot #2.
Party & Catering:
We will provide everybody with a buffet brunch featuring bagels & spreads, danish, muffins, yogurt, fresh fruit and juices. Whenever possible, the brunch will be “boozy” with make your own Mimosa, beer and hard seltzer. For teams that want to do something a bit more elaborate on the food and beverage side, you are welcome to cater your own team picnic. We will provide plenty of picnic and banquet table seating for your entire team. Our D.J will be playing music from start to finish. Our photographer will be taking team and individual photos which of course are free.
Awards & Charity Presentation:
At 10:30, we will be starting the awards ceremony and charity presentation. Performance awards (plaques) will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male & female finishers. Team awards (plaques) will be given to the 1st place male & female company, social and club teams. In addition, trophies to the largest team, team with best tee shirt, most spirited team and largest fundraising team. The charity presentation will include some words about Make-A-Wish, a summary of fundraising totals (which will include a CFR donation check) and hopefully the granting of a wish to a sick child.
Parking:
Plenty of free parking is available at Eisenhower Park field/lot #2.
Registration Fee:
$47 per team member.
On-Line Registration Deadline:
Friday October 3rd at 5 p.m
Team Payment Deadline:
Friday October 10th at 5pm
Race Day Registration:
Although it’s discouraged, (please sign up in advance) race night registration is available.