LONG ISLAND MARATHON FESTIVAL
- Date Fri 1st May 2026 - Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 8:00PM EDT
- Location East Meadow, New York
- Price $15.00 - $229.00
- Races 14 races
- Distances Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of athleticism and community spirit at the Long Island Marathon Festival, taking place from May 1st to May 3rd, 2026, in East Meadow, Nassau. Kicking off the festivities on Friday, May 1st, participants can join the energetic 5K Family Fun Run, perfect for runners of all ages. The excitement continues on Saturday with a challenging 10K race and a delightful 1K Kids Fun Run, ensuring that everyone gets a chance to showcase their running skills.
The grand finale arrives on Sunday, May 3rd, with the highly anticipated Half Marathon and Marathon, marking Long Island's premier competitive running event. Join fellow runners, families, and spectators in celebrating fitness, friendship, and the joy of running in this vibrant community atmosphere. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this thrilling marathon weekend!
The grand finale arrives on Sunday, May 3rd, with the highly anticipated Half Marathon and Marathon, marking Long Island's premier competitive running event. Join fellow runners, families, and spectators in celebrating fitness, friendship, and the joy of running in this vibrant community atmosphere. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this thrilling marathon weekend!
Organiser's Description
THE JOVIA FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION LONG ISLAND MARATHON WEEKEND.
FRIDAY MAY 1ST, 2026.
* 5K Family Fun Run
SATURDAY MAY 2ND, 2026.
* 10K Race
* 1k Kids Fun Run
SUNDAY MAY 3RD, 2026.
* Half Marathon
* Marathon
Long Island's Premier Competitive Running Event produced by RaceAwesome.com Sponsored by JOVIA FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION
FRIDAY MAY 1ST, 2026.
* 5K Family Fun Run
SATURDAY MAY 2ND, 2026.
* 10K Race
* 1k Kids Fun Run
SUNDAY MAY 3RD, 2026.
* Half Marathon
* Marathon
Long Island's Premier Competitive Running Event produced by RaceAwesome.com Sponsored by JOVIA FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION
Races
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35.5 Mile Challenge
Incl. T-Shirt
Fri 1st May 2026 (8:00PM EDT)
$229.00
OPENS 01 AUGAthletes signing up for the 35.5-mile challenge will be entered into the following events. Friday Night Lights 5k Saturday 10k Run Sunday FULL 26.2 Marathon Athletes competing in all 3 events receive all 3 race t-shirts & medals. Additionally, they will receive a 35.5-mile challenge T-shirt & a 35.5-mile finishers medal! For the Marathon. *** Athletes must maintain a 15-minute mile. Athletes must pass mile 13.1 before 10:50 a.m. Athletes who do not make the cut off will not be able to continue. Athletes who miss the cut off will be transported back to the start line *** Due to our permit and police support on the course, this strict time cut off must be enforced, no exceptions. *** No Baby Joggers or Pets Are Allowed in the Race*** -
22.4 Mile Challenge
Incl. T-Shirt
Fri 1st May 2026 (8:00PM EDT)
$209.00
OPENS 01 AUGAthletes signing up for the 22.4-mile challenge will be entered into the following events. Friday Night Lights 5k Saturday 10k Run Sunday 13.1mile Half Marathon Athletes competing in all 3 events receive all 3 race t-shirts & medals. Additionally, they will receive a 22.4-mile challenge T-shirt & a 22.4-mile finishers medal! *** No Baby Joggers or Pets Are Allowed in the Race*** -
Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$129.00
OPENS 01 AUG*** ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL*** *** Athletes must maintain a 15-minute mile. Athletes must pass mile 13mile before 10:50 a.m. Athletes who do not make the cut off will not be able to continue. Athletes who miss the cut off will be transported back to the start line *** Due to our permit and police support on the course, this strict time cut off must be enforced, no exceptions. *** No Baby Joggers or Pets Are Allowed in the Race*** -
Half Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$99.00
OPENS 01 AUG*** ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL*** Long Islands premiere competitive 1/2 marathon. Join your fellow Long Islanders, neighbours from the Tri-State area, and family from across the USA as you journey to the finish line. *** No Baby Joggers or Pets Are Allowed in the Race*** -
10k Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$69.00
OPENS 01 AUG*** ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL*** Long Islands premier competitive 10K spring race. Join your fellow Long Islanders, neighbors from the Tri-State area, and family from across the USA as you journey to the finish line. *** No Pets Are Allowed in the Race*** -
Friday Night Lights 5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Fri 1st May 2026 (8:00PM EDT)
$39.00
OPENS 01 AUG*** THIS IS A NIGHT TIME RACE-ALL ATHLETE MUST WEAR A HEADLAMP *** ***ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL*** A great Family Fun Run, strollers are welcome (there are no age group awards for athletes running with strollers) Awards are given to the top 3 overall and in 5 year age groups. -
1k Just for Kids
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$15.00
OPENS 01 AUG***ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL*** The 1k Just for Fun, all participants receive a medal for completing the 1k fun run. There are no age group awards for this event. The event is geared towards kids & those that cant complete 5k due to limitations. -
Virtual 35.5
Incl. T-Shirt
$95.00
OPENS 01 APR 26Athlete Swag will be mailed out after the LIVE RACE. -
Virtual 22.4
Incl. T-Shirt
$95.00
OPENS 01 APR 26Athlete Swag will be mailed out after the LIVE RACE. -
Virtual Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
$75.00
OPENS 01 APR 26Athlete Swag will be mailed out after the LIVE RACE. -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
$65.00
OPENS 01 APR 26Athlete Swag will be mailed out after the LIVE RACE. -
Virtual 10k
Incl. T-Shirt
$55.00
OPENS 01 APR 26Athlete Swag will be mailed out after the LIVE RACE. -
Virtual 5k
Incl. T-Shirt
$50.00
OPENS 01 APR 26Athlete Swag will be mailed out after the LIVE RACE. -
Virtual 1k
Incl. T-Shirt
$20.00
OPENS 01 APR 26Athlete Swag will be mailed out after the LIVE RACE.
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