America's VetDogs 5k Run & Dog Walk

About the Event

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

Races Offered

Family Fun 1 Mile Run & Dog Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:45

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$31.19

5k Run & Dog Walk

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$31.19

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Smithtown.

thermostat Temperature

16.3° / 23.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.4° / 23.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 53m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:34

nightlight Sunset

19:00

About Smithtown

Learn more about the host city, Smithtown.

Smithtown is a town of 117,000 people (2016) in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York. Smithtown is comprised of the villages and hamlets of Commack, Fort Salonga, Hauppauge, Head of the Harbor, Kings Park, Lake Ronkonkoma, Nesconset, Nissequogue, Smithtown, St. James, & Village of the Branch.