Long Island Marathon
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Event overview
The Long Island Marathon Festival takes place Friday through Sunday, May 1-3, 2026, in East Meadow, New York. The weekend is held at Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554. The event weekend is produced by RaceAwesome for the Nassau County Parks Conservancy and is presented as the Jovia Financial Credit Union Long Island Marathon Weekend. In addition to on-site races, the festival offers virtual race options that can be completed on the participant's own schedule beginning May 1.
Distances and entry info
The festival includes multiple race distances and combined challenges.
- 35.5 miles (challenge combining 5K, 10K, and marathon)
- 22.4 miles (challenge combining 5K, 10K, and half marathon)
- 26.2 miles (marathon)
- 13.1 miles (half marathon)
- 10K
- 5K (including Friday Night Lights 5K)
- 1K (Just for Kids)
- Virtual race options for the same distances
Registration fees vary by event. Virtual races are listed with a price range of $20 - $95. The festival provides event information pages for packet pickup, course maps, parking, awards, and other race services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.