Great South Bay Heckscher State Park

    Suffolk Drain & Sewer Proudly Sponsors The Great South Bay 5K & Fun Run

    Supporting fitness, state park preservation, and the South Shore community at Heckscher State Park in East Islip, NY.

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    Suffolk Drain & Sewer is proud to serve as the official course safety and logistics sponsor for The Great South Bay 5K & Fun Run, held July 18, 2026 at Heckscher State Park in East Islip, NY. As a company built around helping Suffolk County homeowners get connected with local drain, sewer, and cesspool professionals, we jumped at the chance to support an event that brings the South Shore community together for a day of fitness and environmental awareness.

    About the Event

    The Great South Bay 5K & Fun Run takes place along a flat, paved loop through Heckscher State Park, with runners taking in views of the Great South Bay and the Fire Island Lighthouse along the way. The event supports local green initiatives and state park preservation efforts across the South Shore, with a 5K run/walk, a Kids Fun Run, and post-race refreshments at the Overlook Pavilion.

    Event Details

    • Date: July 18, 2026
    • Location: Heckscher State Park, 1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip, NY 11730 (Field 1 Area)
    • Check-In: 7:30 AM
    • Kids Fun Run: 8:30 AM
    • 5K Start Time: 9:00 AM

    Why We Sponsor Events Like This

    Suffolk County is our home turf. Most of the townships we serve, including Islip, Bay Shore, and East Islip, rely on cesspool and septic systems rather than municipal sewer, which means local homeowners deal with drainage issues that people in other parts of the country rarely think about. Sponsoring community events like the Great South Bay 5K is one way we stay connected to the neighborhoods we help, not just as a source of leads, but as a business that's genuinely invested in the South Shore.

    As course safety and logistics sponsor, our role centers on helping keep the event grounds and surrounding pathways clear and running smoothly, the same kind of behind-the-scenes reliability we aim for when connecting a homeowner with the right local pro during a drain or cesspool emergency.

    We're glad to share sponsorship duties alongside other local businesses that take the same neighborhood-first approach. Suffolk Water Heater Pros served as the event's headline presenting sponsor, and Perna Masonry powered the finish line and pavilion staging. Between the three of us, runners had a safe course, a properly set finish area, and a reminder that Suffolk County's home service businesses show up for the community, not just the service calls.

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