Long Island Marathon
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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.