Long Island Marathon
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LONG ISLAND MARATHON FESTIVAL
The LONG ISLAND MARATHON FESTIVAL takes place Friday through Sunday, May 1–3, 2026, in East Meadow, New York. The event weekend is presented as the Jovia Financial Credit Union Long Island Marathon Weekend and is produced by RaceAwesome for the Nassau County Parks Conservancy. The festival site is Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554. Multiple in-person and virtual events are offered across the weekend.
Events and distances
- 35.5 Mile Challenge - includes 5K, 10K, Marathon; $249
- 22.4 Mile Challenge - includes 5K, 10K, Half Marathon; $219
- Marathon - 26.2 miles; $139 (ages 16-18: $84)
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles; $109 (ages 13-18: $74)
- 10K Run - 10K in the park; $74 (ages 8-18: $54)
- Friday Night Lights 5K - 5K held Friday evening; $44 (ages 3-18: $29)
- 1K Just for Kids - 1K children’s event; $15
- Virtual races - multiple distances; $20 - $95
Additional event information listed by the organizer includes packet pickup, bag check, course maps, parking and site maps, awards, team tents, spectator guidance, road closure notices, and information about sponsors and vendors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.