Veterans Day Cross Country Run
Northport, United States • 8 Nov 2025
Event overview
The Northport Running Club presents the 45th Annual Veterans Cross Country 4 Kilometer Run on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center Golf Course, 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY. The main competition is an English-style cross country course run entirely on grass. The event supports hospitalized and homeless veterans on Long Island; past proceeds were used to purchase a television for the VA Medical Center and to fund a donation to the United Veterans Beacon House.
Distances
- 4 km cross country on grass
- 4 km Military Service division
- 0.5 km Healthy People fun run/walk (0.3 mile)
Logistics and awards
Registration fees for the 4K cross country run are listed as $25 for veterans or active military, $25 for youth 13 and under, and $35 for others; processing fees are additional and day-of-race registration is $40. The Healthy People 0.5K fun run/walk is free with registration. Packet and number pick-up are available on race day at the VA Golf Course.
Post-race snacks will be provided, followed by awards and raffles. Individual awards include gift cards to top overall, masters, and veteran finishers. Age-group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in multiple age categories. Shirts are provided to the first 250 registrants. Pets and baby joggers are not allowed on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.