America's VetDogs 5k Run & Dog Walk
About this race
12th Annual America's VetDogs 5K Run & Dog Walk
Help make a difference in the lives of veterans and first responders!
Join us for the 12th Annual America's VetDogs 5K Run & Dog Walk, proudly part of the Suffolk County Veteran Run Series.
📅 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 Location: Smithtown Elementary School, Smithtown, NY
Last year, this inspiring event raised over $100,000 to support America's VetDogs' mission of training and placing service dogs with veterans and first responders in need. This year, we’re setting our sights even higher and hope to make it our most successful event yet!
How You Can Participate:
Register to Run or Walk: Be part of the action with your friends, family, or furry companions.
Fundraise: Help us raise funds to train and place service dogs.
Sponsor the Event: Showcase your support and connect with a community dedicated to a great cause.
Your participation will directly contribute to empowering those who have served our country and communities.
For more information or to register, please contact:
Taylor Kelly
📞 631-930-9053
📧 Taylor.Kelly@guidedog.org
Together, we can make a difference!
Save the Dates:
In-person run/walk: Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Fundraise: We encourage all participants to ask family, friends and colleagues to sponsor your efforts. For any questions, please contact Taylor Kelly via email at Taylor.Kelly@guidedog.org or via phone at 631-930-9053.
Learn more about our mission at www.VetDogs.org
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Running
5k Run & Dog Walk
Family Fun 1 Mile Run & Dog Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Smithtown, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 6:43 PM local time (EDT) in Smithtown on September 26, 2026 — 11h 59m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Smithtown events
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