Facts

Event

24th annual Smith Point Bridge 5K Run/Walk for Literacy

Date

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Time

9:00 a.m. SHARP

*BRIDGE CLOSES TO TRAFFIC BY 8:45 a.m. ARRIVE EARLY*

Timing by elitefeats
Sanctioned by U.S.A. Track & Field (USATF)

Registration

Register online with elitefeats

Pre-Registration: $30
Get your name printed on your bib by 8/16/2025!
Bibs can be picked up at the Pre-Registration area on Race Day.

Race Day: $35 (cash only)

Amenities

  • Free t-shirts for the first 400 registrants
  • Entry Fee includes t-shirt, raffle entry, Finish Line photo, post-race refreshments, medals & trophies, personalized bib (by 8/16)
  • 50/50 raffle, cash
  • Parking: Suffolk County Parks may charge a parking fee after 8:30 a.m.

Awards

Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female Overall
Top 3 in Age categories: 9 & Under, 10-14,  15-19,  20-24,  25-29,  30-34,  35-39,  40-44,  45-49,  50-54,  55-59,  60-64,  65-69,  70-74,  75-79,  80+

Location

The historic Smith Point Bridge, Smith Point County Park in Shirley, New York

Directions

Long Island Expressway to Exit 68 South

  • Long Island Expressway to Exit 68 South.
  • Follow William Floyd Parkway approximately 7.5 miles to end.
  • Cross over the Smith Point Bridge.
  • Continue around traffic circle to the left and to the designated parking area on the barrier beach.

Sunrise Highway to Exit 58 South

  • Follow William Floyd Parkway for approximately 2 miles, cross over bridge and follow directions above.