Description
Blue Island Oyster Foundation presents the 9th annual 5K to protect the Great South Bay. Donations and sponsorships from the run go to the Blue Island Oyster Foundation, a registered 501c3.
The main event will take place at scenic Foster Avenue Park! A virtual option remains for folks who can't make it to run or walk with us in person. We ask participants to share their runs via social media using #5kRunfortheBay.
Place
Sayville, NY US 11782
Race Give Away
Participants will have the option of selecting one of the following giveaways at registration:
- 5k Run for the Bay Tote Bag
- 5k Run for the Bay Tee (quantities limited, additional $10)
- 5k Run for the Bay Terry Hooded Sweatshirt (quantities limited, additional $25)
- no giveaway item
Raffles
All participants are automatically eligible for several race raffles which include a chance to win a Blue Island Oyster Farm & Kayak Tour for 2 Guests*.
*Every registrant automatically receives 1 raffle ticket, and have the option to purchase additional entries during check out. The Oyster Farm and Kayak Tour raffle winner will be pulled the days following the race.
Awards
Custom crafted Oyster Medal Awards to the top overall finishers, plus the 3 winners in 5 year age groups from 10 and under, to 80+.
Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup will be available at Sayville Running Company (temporary location: 35 Overton St - garage behind the house, Sayville, NY 11782 - click here for directions)
Thursday, April 24th from Noon to 6pm
Friday, April 25th from 11am to 5pm
Race day packet pickup will be on site at Foster Avenue Park from 7:00am to 7:45am race day morning
Course
The 5k is a flat and fast USATF certified course through the streets of South Sayville.
5k Course records:
- Men: 15:50.4 Dan Gargaro, West Islip, NY (2018)
- Women: 17:44.2 Alyssa Salese, Huntington, NY (2022)
The 1.8 Mile Walk is not timed and takes place on flat streets in South Sayville
Parking Information
Parking will be available on River Road
(Parking lot directly across from Sayville Ferry Service)
60 River Road
Sayville, NY 11782
Participants will be given a voucher for free parking with their registration. Upon entering the parking lot registrants will take a ticket from the machine in order to open the gate. Upon departure of the parking lot they will present the pass as payment .
Thank you River Road LLC. and Sayville Ferry Service for providing parking for the participants of the 5K Run for the Bay!
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Refer 3 Friends and Save $10
When you refer 3 friends with the link presented at registration, you can save an additional $10 on the registration fee.
Become a Fundraiser
NEW! Become an INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER and earn special rewards for raising $100, $250, or $500.
Get Social
#5krunforthebay
#SRCKeepsMoving
Learn more about the cause by following @blueislandoysterfoundation
Find more great events at @SRCTiming
Race Timing by SRC Timing
Chip timing with text message results and free race photos
Become a Race Sponsor
Our mission for the 5K Run for the Bay is to bring our community together to run, walk and celebrate for a cause we all can connect to; restoring and giving new life to our treasured Great South Bay. All donations will benefit Blue Island Oyster Foundation who is dedicated to the revitalization of the bay through sustainable initiatives and community outreach. Through the run, we aim to continue to increase the awareness of environmental activism needed to help revive the ecosystems and water quality of the Great South Bay.
To become a sponsor please see the sponsorship information at the link or email Events@BlueIslandOysters.com.
Blue Island Oyster Foundation Inc. is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations made directly to Blue Island Oyster Foundation using the sponsorship link are tax-deductible as allowable by tax law.
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