The Rifleman Run 5k- Run/Walk
About this race
2nd Annual Rifleman Run 5K Run/Walk
Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Center Moriches, New York
Join us for the 2nd Annual Rifleman Run 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in beautiful Center Moriches as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America!
The race begins and ends at Victory Post #414 VFW on Main Street, creating an exciting community atmosphere from start to finish. Lace up your sneakers and enjoy a scenic 5K course that winds through charming neighborhood streets, stretches down toward Moriches Bay, and finishes with an exciting sprint down Main Street to the finish line.
This year’s event proudly honors America’s 250 years of freedom, sacrifice, and patriotism while supporting the veterans and military families who continue that legacy today.
Whether you’re running for a personal best, walking with friends and family, or pushing a stroller, this event is all about community, fitness, patriotism, and supporting a great cause.
All proceeds from the Rifleman Run benefit Victory Post #414 and local veterans and military families in need.
After the race, stick around to celebrate at the VFW with refreshments, music, and camaraderie. The VFW cash bar will be open following the event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to run with purpose while honoring those who have served our country and celebrating 250 years of the American spirit.
Giveaways
2026 Rifleman Run race T-shirts will be given to the first 100 participants registered.
Awards
Top Overall Awards
Top Overall Male
Top Overall Female
Stroller Division
Top Male
Top Female
Age Group Awards
Top 3 Male and Female in each age group:
14 & Under
15–19
20–24
25–29
30–34
35–39
40-49
50–59
60–69
70–79
80 & Over
Awards will be presented after the race at the VFW.
Race Day Information
Bib Pickup: Begins at 8:30 AM at VFW Post #414
Race Start Time: 10:00 AM
We look forward to seeing you in Center Moriches for another great year of running, community spirit, patriotism, and supporting our veterans!
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Running
5k Run/Walk
Kids Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Center Moriches, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 6:53 PM local time (EDT) in Center Moriches on September 19, 2026 — 12h 17m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 1 Center Moriches event
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