St. James 5 Mile Challenge and 5K Fun Run/Walk
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St. James 5 Mile Challenge and 5K Fun Run/Walk

Saint James, New York, United States View on map
May 09, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

The St James 5 mile challenge is a doozie! The new course starts with an uphill climb leveling off at the half mile mark. From here you have 3 miles of rolling hills through the scenic village of Head of the Harbor before you face the iconic Cordwood Path, which is 1/2 mile incline that would be classified as steep. At the top of the hill you are rewarded with a flat and fast finish.  

Whether it is a challenging run or a fun walk (shorter route!), every step brings us closer to families in Suffolk County! Support Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro (RMHC NYM)! By registering today, you will be supporting RMHC NYM’s Capital Campaign to build a new $34M Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s. This new House will keep families seeking medical treatment for their sick children near the care they need and the families they love.

90% of top children’s hospitals around the world are home to at least one RMHC core program. Each Ronald McDonald House is built and sustained with grassroots community support, which is why we are "the house that love built." This new House will be the only one in all of Suffolk County and it is much needed. Whether you are joining us for the race up the beloved Cordwood Path or walking with your family and friends, we thank you for your support!

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Running

5 Mile Run (Certified, Timed Event)

May 09, 2026 8K 9:00 AM
$50.00
Closed

5k Fun Run (Untimed)

May 09, 2026 5K 9:15 AM
$45.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Saint James.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 9.5° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 16.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 6.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 16.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
26.0
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
2.6mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
73.3%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

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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, 2 Saint James events

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