Emily Lights the Way 5K Run & Walk 2026

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (New York)
Location: West Sayville, New York
Entry fee: From $30
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5k Run & Walk	5K	Oct 18, 20269:00 AM	$30	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$30 until Oct 18.

Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New York ($30).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 33:56, about 10:55 a mile, based on 541 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:56 and men in 30:25.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 5k Run & Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

155 Cherry Ave., West Sayville, NY 11796

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 18 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 72°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 155 Cherry Ave., West Sayville, NY 11796Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 20 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 18, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Emily Lights the Way 5K Run & Walk?: Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for New York?: At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New York ($30).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 155 Cherry Ave., West Sayville, NY 11796.