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

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calendar_today 09 May, 2026

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About the Event

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!

Races Offered

Block-party Community Celebration. Everyone is welcome!

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Block-party Community Celebration. Everyone is welcome!

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$0.00

5 Mile Run (Certified, Timed Event)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

5k Fun Run (Untimed)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:15

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Saint James.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 11.4° / 20.6°
wb_sunny 9.0° / 18.9°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.2 /
water_drop 72.4%

About Saint James

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St. James is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 13,487 at the 2020 census. St. James is part of the Town of Smithtown and is located on the North Shore of Long Island. The ZIP code is 11780.

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