Northport Running Club presents the 47th Joe Latino Winter Relays
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Kings Park, New York
- Price $16.90 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at the 47th Joe Latino Winter Relays, taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Kings Park, Suffolk. This beloved annual event, a highlight of winter running on Long Island, features a thrilling 3 x 2 mile relay race through the picturesque Sunken Meadow State Park. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or new to the sport, this event promises an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and competition.
Participants can look forward to a series of exciting categories, including Men's and Women's Open, Mixed Open, and divisions for masters and youth runners. Don't forget to unleash your creativity in the costume contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes! After the race, join us at Napper Tandy's for refreshments and a complimentary beverage with your bib. Gather your teammates and register now to be part of this fantastic celebration of running and community spirit!
Participants can look forward to a series of exciting categories, including Men's and Women's Open, Mixed Open, and divisions for masters and youth runners. Don't forget to unleash your creativity in the costume contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes! After the race, join us at Napper Tandy's for refreshments and a complimentary beverage with your bib. Gather your teammates and register now to be part of this fantastic celebration of running and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
WHO DOESN'T LOVE A GOOD XC RELAY RACE?
BE PART OF NRCS 47TH JOE LATINO WINTER RELAYS AT SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK!
THE EVENT HAS BEEN A MAINSTAY OF WINTER RUNNING ON LONG ISLAND EVER SINCE IT WAS STARTED BY JOE LATINO, ONE OF NORTHPORT RUNNING CLUB'S FOUNDING MEMBERS. THIS IS THE 47TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RACE, WHICH WILL CONSIST OF A 3 X 2 MILE RELAY THROUGH THE SCENIC GROUNDS OF SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK.
POST RACE ACTIVITIES: REFRESHMENTS SERVED AFTER THE RACE, THEN JOIN US AT NAPPER TANDY'S! BRING YOUR BIB FOR A COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGE.
COSTUME CONTEST: IT'S UP TO YOU TO CREATE A DAZZLING OUTFIT TO RUN IN AND WOW US WITH YOUR CREATIVITY! TOP 3 COSTUMES WILL BE AWARDED PRIZES!
DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE LIE, THE NORTHERN STATE PARKWAY, OR 25A TAKE THE SUNKEN MEADOW PARKWAY NORTH TO SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK, AND PROCEED TO LOT 3.
REGISTER:
HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/NY/KINGSPARK/JOELATINORELAY
THE TEAM CAPTAIN MAY THEN REGISTER THEIR TWO TEAMMATES, OR THEY CAN REGISTER THEMSELVES - JUST MAKE SURE THEY ENTER THE TEAM NAME CORRECTLY. ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 26, 2026 AT 12:00 PM EST FOR $60.00 PER TEAM,
BIB PICK-UP FOR PRE-REGISTERED TEAMS WILL OPEN AT 8:45 AM AND WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 9:30 AM ON RACE DAY.
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 8:45 AM AND WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 9:30 AM ON RACE DAY FOR $70.00 PER TEAM.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE WINNING TEAMS IN EACH CATEGORY.
PARENTS! WE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGING THE YOUTH DIVISION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEARS VENUE!
THERE ARE 14 CATEGORIES TO CHOOSE FROM:
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MENS OPEN - MALE, ANY AGE.
*
WOMENS OPEN - FEMALE, ANY AGE.
*
MIXED OPEN - ANY AGE, AT LEAST 1 FEMALE.
*
MENS MASTERS - MALE, AGE 40 AND OVER
*
WOMENS MASTERS - FEMALE, AGE 40 AND OVER.
*
MIXED MASTERS - OVER AGE 40, AT LEAST 1 FEMALE
*
MEN'S SR. MASTERS - MALE, AGE 50 AND OVER.
*
WOMEN'S SR. MASTERS - FEMALE, AGE 50 AND OVER.
*
MIXED SR. MASTERS - AGE 50 AND OVER, 1 FEMALE OR MORE.
*
STILL KICKING - AGE 60 AND OVER, MALE OR FEMALE
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BOYS YOUTH - 3 MALE RUNNERS, AGE 14 OR YOUNGER
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GIRLS YOUTH - 3 FEMALE RUNNERS, AGE 14 OR YOUNGER
*
YOUTH MIXED - 3 RUNNERS, AGE 14 OR YOUNGER, AT LEAST ONE FEMALE
*
FAMILY - 3 RELATED RUNNERS, AT LEAST ONE AGE 14 OR YOUNGER
BE PART OF NRCS 47TH JOE LATINO WINTER RELAYS AT SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK!
THE EVENT HAS BEEN A MAINSTAY OF WINTER RUNNING ON LONG ISLAND EVER SINCE IT WAS STARTED BY JOE LATINO, ONE OF NORTHPORT RUNNING CLUB'S FOUNDING MEMBERS. THIS IS THE 47TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RACE, WHICH WILL CONSIST OF A 3 X 2 MILE RELAY THROUGH THE SCENIC GROUNDS OF SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK.
POST RACE ACTIVITIES: REFRESHMENTS SERVED AFTER THE RACE, THEN JOIN US AT NAPPER TANDY'S! BRING YOUR BIB FOR A COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGE.
COSTUME CONTEST: IT'S UP TO YOU TO CREATE A DAZZLING OUTFIT TO RUN IN AND WOW US WITH YOUR CREATIVITY! TOP 3 COSTUMES WILL BE AWARDED PRIZES!
DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE LIE, THE NORTHERN STATE PARKWAY, OR 25A TAKE THE SUNKEN MEADOW PARKWAY NORTH TO SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK, AND PROCEED TO LOT 3.
REGISTER:
HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/NY/KINGSPARK/JOELATINORELAY
THE TEAM CAPTAIN MAY THEN REGISTER THEIR TWO TEAMMATES, OR THEY CAN REGISTER THEMSELVES - JUST MAKE SURE THEY ENTER THE TEAM NAME CORRECTLY. ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS FEBRUARY 26, 2026 AT 12:00 PM EST FOR $60.00 PER TEAM,
BIB PICK-UP FOR PRE-REGISTERED TEAMS WILL OPEN AT 8:45 AM AND WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 9:30 AM ON RACE DAY.
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 8:45 AM AND WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 9:30 AM ON RACE DAY FOR $70.00 PER TEAM.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE WINNING TEAMS IN EACH CATEGORY.
PARENTS! WE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGING THE YOUTH DIVISION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEARS VENUE!
THERE ARE 14 CATEGORIES TO CHOOSE FROM:
*
MENS OPEN - MALE, ANY AGE.
*
WOMENS OPEN - FEMALE, ANY AGE.
*
MIXED OPEN - ANY AGE, AT LEAST 1 FEMALE.
*
MENS MASTERS - MALE, AGE 40 AND OVER
*
WOMENS MASTERS - FEMALE, AGE 40 AND OVER.
*
MIXED MASTERS - OVER AGE 40, AT LEAST 1 FEMALE
*
MEN'S SR. MASTERS - MALE, AGE 50 AND OVER.
*
WOMEN'S SR. MASTERS - FEMALE, AGE 50 AND OVER.
*
MIXED SR. MASTERS - AGE 50 AND OVER, 1 FEMALE OR MORE.
*
STILL KICKING - AGE 60 AND OVER, MALE OR FEMALE
*
BOYS YOUTH - 3 MALE RUNNERS, AGE 14 OR YOUNGER
*
GIRLS YOUTH - 3 FEMALE RUNNERS, AGE 14 OR YOUNGER
*
YOUTH MIXED - 3 RUNNERS, AGE 14 OR YOUNGER, AT LEAST ONE FEMALE
*
FAMILY - 3 RELATED RUNNERS, AT LEAST ONE AGE 14 OR YOUNGER
Races
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Joe Latino 3x2 Mile Winter Relay
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 28th February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$22.20
Online registration is $20 per runner, $60 per team and ends February 26, 2025 at noon. Day of Race registration will be available in person until 9:30 am on Race Day for $70.00 per team. -
YOUTH DIVISION- Joe Latino 3x2 Mile Winter Relay (16 & UNDER)
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 28th February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$16.90
Online registration is $15 per runner, $45 per team and ends February 26, 2025 at noon. Day of Race registration will be available in person until 9:30 am on Race Day for $55.00 per team.
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Sunken Meadow State Park, East Lot, Kings Park, 11754, NY, United States
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