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The Rifleman Run 5k- Run/Walk
Date and time
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Date and time
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location
VFW Post 414, Center Moriches, NY
Date and time
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location
VFW Post 414, Center Moriches, NY
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 and live music by Tiger Rose performing 2 full sets of The Jerry Garcia Band (JGB). The VFW cash bar will be open following the event as well as beers from Blue Point Brewery.
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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