The 26TH ANNUAL THUNDER RUN (5K Run/Walk) will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025
RACE DIRECTORS: NATIONAL TREASURER STACY WAHL / NATIONAL PRESIDENT STEVEN CUOMO
10:00 AM: 5K Start
9:30 AM: Fun Run Start
Rain or Shine
Location: SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
A Long Island Para Athletic Championship 5K
This is a USATF-LI Grand Prix Race; Long Island’s Running Series
AMENITIES
Thunder Run TEE SHIRTS!
Post-race Refreshments
Award Ceremony
Mile splits at each mile
Fun day to follow Race!
Reasonable accommodation request for disabled participants must be made by JULY 6
AWARDS
Top 3 M/F Overall
Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 14 & Under, 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, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
Top 3 Clydesdale Men: 185–199 lbs, 200+lbs
Top 3 Athena Women: 140-159 lbs, 160+lbs
Sanctioned Race Walk: Top 1 M/F, Open/Masters **Notes: Race Walkers MUST check-in with official if you want to declare racing in the Sanctioned Racewalk
Sponsored Walk/Run Fundraiser
Wheelchair Athlete
BENEFITS
Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program is one of the first inclusive running clubs in the USA for all athletes. This non-profit (501c3) organization is dedicated to providing challenged individuals with the opportunity to successfully participate in all levels of mainstream running, walking, or wheelchair racing.
**Notes: Race Walkers MUST check-in with official if you want to declare racing in the Sanctioned Racewalk
Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number!
Please contact National President Steven Cuomo (516) 810-6977 / paraathletics@longisland.usatf.org or his daughter, National Treasurer Stacy Wahl, at (631) 504-9359 / nytreasurer@rtsnp.org to obtain a clear description of the programs and activities for which this multi-state organization has requested and expended past contributions from its donors or will expend future contributions.