Long Island Marathon

MAY
1-3
2026
Read all about the Long Island Marathon on 1-3 May 2026 in East Meadow.
1-3 May 2026
36 miles 26 miles 22 miles 13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The LONG ISLAND MARATHON FESTIVAL takes place May 1, 2 and 3, 2026 at Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554. The event weekend is produced by RaceAwesome for the Nassau County Parks Conservancy.

Races are scheduled across Friday, Saturday and Sunday and there are also virtual race options that can be completed on the participant's own schedule. The weekend includes multiple race formats from youth distances to the full marathon and combined challenge events.

Distances and entry fees

  • 35.5 miles - Challenge (5K, 10K, Marathon), $229
  • 22.4 miles - Challenge (5K, 10K, Half), $209
  • 26.2 miles - Marathon, $129 (Ages 16-18: $69)
  • 13.1 miles - Half Marathon, $99 (Ages 13-18: $59)
  • 10K - 10K run in the park, $69 (Ages 8-18: $49)
  • 5K - Friday Night Lights 5K, $39 (Ages 3-18: $24)
  • 1K - Just for Kids 1K, $15
  • Virtual races - Virtual options for listed distances, $20 - $95

Additional event information available includes packet pickup, bag check, course maps, parking/site map, awards, and spectator guidance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

36 mi
35.5 Mile Challenge
26 mi
Marathon
22 mi
22.4 Mile Challenge
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k Run in the Park
5 km
Friday Night Lights 5k
1k Just for Kids
Virtual Races

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