Running on Long Island: 5K, 10K, marathons and more
Runners pound the pavement at the start of the 2019 Suffolk County Marathon and Half Marathon in Patchogue. Credit: James Escher
Running is at the top of popular sports on Long Island. Runners by the hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of all ages and abilities, step up to starting lines almost every weekend morning.
MAY
FRIEDBERG JCC 5K RUN/WALK 5k run/walk to benefit Parkinson’s programs. Date 9 a.m. May 19, Baldwin Park, 3232 Grand Ave., Baldwin. Fee $35, $40 race day, $15 ages 12 and younger. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
HOWIE LEVY 5K RUN/WALK 5k run/walk to benefit camp scholarship and pancreatic cancer research, held at Field 2. Date 8:30 a.m. May 19, Eisenhower Park, Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow. Fee $30, free ages 8 and younger. More info elitefeats.com, 516-672-1608.
LEVATHON 5K COLOR RUN/WALK 5k color run/walk to benefit an educational program to teach students to grow their own food. Date 9 a.m. May 19, The Wheatley School, 11 Bacon Rd., Old Westbury. Fee $30. More info elitefeats.com, 516-333-1630.
THE BEAT LIVES ON 5K 5k benefiting Long Island facilities raising awareness and support in the fight against drug addiction, in memory of C.J. Neumann. Date 9:30 a.m. May 19, Venetian Shores, Granada Parkway, Lindenhurst. Fee $30, $35 race day. More info elitefeats.com, 631-594-5185.
USING OUR VOICES MENTAL HEALTH RUN Student-led run to promote mental health awareness, fun run for ages 5-10 begins at 8:45 a.m. Date 9 a.m. May 19, Connetquot High School, 190 7th St., Bohemia. Fee $30, $10 fun run. More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.
Trainer and pacer Boyd Carrington of Amityville starts runner Alex Schneider (aka Alie)of Great Neck, watch at the starting line up of the Massapequa 5k Firecracker race in Massapequa. Credit: Marisol Diaz-Gordon
LONG ISLAND ROAD RUNNERS CLUB EVENING SERIES 5k race begins at 7 p.m. (1-mile race on Aug. 7), all races preceded by kids fun run, meet at field house near Parking Field 2. Date 7 p.m. Wed., May 22-Aug. 14 except June 5, 12 and July 3 (no run), Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Fee $15 per race, $20 race day; $1 fun run. More info lirrc.org, 516-797-2685.
RALLY FOR REBECCA 5K WALK, RUN AND ROLL 5k to honor of Plainview resident Rebecca Koltun, fun run begins at 8 a.m. Date 8:30 a.m. May 25, Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School, 121 Central Park Rd., Plainview. Fee $40, $45 race day; $15 fun run. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
LEMONADE 5K 5k to benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation, children’s fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. Date 9 a.m. May 25, Blydenburgh County Park, Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown. Fee 5k: $33, $35 race day; free for fun run. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
STOMP THE STIGMA 5K 5k to raise awareness for those living with mental health issues and help reduce the stigma surrounded by it. Date 9 a.m. May 25, Shorefront Park, 49 Smith St., Patchogue. Fee $35. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
LONG BEACH CITY MANAGER’S 10-MILE RACE TO REMEMBER 10-mile race on the boardwalk, dedicated to the memory of race founder Ralph Kaplan. Date 8 a.m. May 26, Long Beach Boardwalk, Laurelton Blvd., Long Beach. Fee $35, $45 after May 21. More info longbeachny.gov/rec, 516-431-3890.
RUN FOR BRIGGS 5K RUN OR RUCK AND 1 MILE FUN RUN 5k in honor of Tech. Sgt. Dashan J. Briggs, benefits high school scholarships, workshops and seminars, 1-mile fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. Date 9 a.m. May 26, Riverhead Town Office, 4062 Grumman Blvd., Calverton. Fee $40, $10 fun run. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
RUN THE VINEYARDS MEMORIAL DAY 5k run/walk and 1-mile walk to benefit the New York Cancer Foundation, featuring live entertainment and a glass of wine at the finish line. Date 9 a.m. May 26, Pindar Vineyards, 37645 Main St., Peconic. Fee 5k: $45, $46 race day; 1-mile: $28, $30 race day. More info gooddayforarun.com, 856-430-8250.
PFC. JOSEPH P. DWYER PTSD MEMORIAL 5K RUN 5k to benefit peer-to-peer programs for veterans facing the challenges of PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI), compete for medals by age grouping or just stroll through the pine barrens. Date 12:30 p.m. May 26, Rocky Point High School, 82 Rocky Point-Yaphank Rd., Rocky Point. Fee $25, $35 race day. More info strongislandrunningclub.com, 631-744-9106, 631-744-8539.
THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE FREEDOM 5K RUN/WALK 5k run/walk to pay tribute to veterans past and present, kids fun run begins at 8 a.m. Date 8:15 a.m. May 27, Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park, Church Street, Malverne. Fee $40, $45 race day; $15 fun run. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
Runner Alex Schneider (aka Alie) of Great Neck and his trainer/pacer Boyd Carrington of Amityville head to the end of the Massapequa 5k Firecracker race in Massapequa; Husband and wife team of Georgia and Charlie Mandemaker of Smithtown finish the 2022 Jovia Long Island Half Marathon together in Eisenhower Park; Wounded Warriors make their way into Sag Harbor. In honor of fallen hero Lance Corporal Jordan C. Haerter, a Soldier Ride rode through Sag Harbor. Credit: Marisol Diaz-Gordon; Kevin P. Coughlin; Randee Daddona
JUNE
THE YMCA 5K RUN IN MEMORY OF JUDI 5k to benefit local individuals and families impacted by breast cancer. Date 8:30 a.m. June 1, Great South Bay YMCA, 200 W. Main St., Bay Shore. Fee $30, $35 race day; ages 17 and younger: $15, $20 race day. More info ymcali.org/5Kseries, 631-665-4255, x6713.
ANTHONY PARLATO MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK Benefits Moriches Community Center youth programs. Date 9 a.m. June 1, Neville Park, Canal Street, Center Moriches. Fee 5k run: $20, $25 race day; 5k walk: $10. More info anthonyparlotomem5k.itsyourrace.com.
NORTHPORT DOWNHILL MILE Fast, fun and family-friendly downhill certified mile run through Northport Village down Main Street ending at the waterfront. Date 9 a.m. June 1, Laurel Avenue School, Brosnan Building, 158 Laurel Ave., Northport. Fee $20, $25 race day; $10 ages 13 and younger. More info nrcrun.org.
5K AIDS CANCER RUN/WALK 5k to benefit the Richard M. Brodsky Foundation. Date 9 a.m. June 2, Baldwin Park, 3232 Grand Ave., Baldwin. Fee $28, $30 race day. More info 5kaidscancer.org.
JOE KEANY MEMORIAL 5K 5k through historic Miller Place and past Mount Sinai Harbor, 1-mile fun run begins at 8:15 a.m. Date 9 a.m. June 2, North Country Road School, 191 N. Country Rd., Miller Place. Fee $30, $35 race day; fun run: $15, $20 race day. More info strongislandrunningclub.com, 631-806-4649.
5K SUNSET RUN FOR THE PARK & 1K SUMMER FUN RUN 5k to benefit the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation. Date 7 p.m. June 3, Nissequogue River State Park, 799 St. Johnland Rd., Kings Park. Fee $24, $30 race day; $10 fun run. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
CORPORATE FUN RUN SUFFOLK COUNTY Check-in 5-6:30 p.m., featuring a post-race party. Date 6:30 p.m. June 5, Blydenburgh County Park, Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown. Fee $45. More info corporatefunrun.com, 347-844-9687.
KEITH NINTZEL MEMORIAL 5K Check-in 7:30-8:45 a.m., 200-meter kids’ fun run at 8:30 a.m., 5k run/walk at 9 a.m. Benefits Sayville High School scholarship. Date 9 a.m. June 8, Rotary Park, Gillette Ave., Sayville. Fee 5k run: $30 by May 31, $35 after; 5k walk: $25 by May 31, $30 after; $10 for fun run. More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.
ST. ANTHONY’S FEAST 5K FAMILY FUN RUN Hosted by St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, fee includes post-race food and drink. Date 9 a.m. June 8, St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, 110 Anchor Ave., Oceanside. Fee $30 before June 1, $35 after, $40 race day; ages 17 and younger: $20 before June 1, $25 after, $30 race day. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
Jason Driggs of Commack, with son Nathan Driggs, on his shoulders, cheers runners participating in the annual Cow Harbor 10K in September 2023; Wounded Warriors during the National Anthemn at the start of the annual Soldier Ride in Lindenhurst; Elisa Ramirez is all smiles after winning the women’s half marathon of the 2022 Suffolk Marathon at Gardiner Park in West Bay Shore. Credit: Joseph Sperber; Debbie Egan-Chin; Peter Frutkoff
DOG TAG RUN 2.2 MILE Race to benefit organizations that aid and assist in the eradication of veteran suicide. Date 9 a.m. June 9, Gardiner County Park, Manor Lane and Montauk Highway, Bay Shore. Fee $40 before June 1, $45 after. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
KATIE OPPO MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK 5k run/walk to benefit research and raise awareness for ovarian cancer. Date 9 a.m. June 9, Flower Hill Village Park, Stonytown Rd. and Port Washington Blvd., Manhasset. Fee $38 timed race, $30 untimed race, $15 ages 9-11. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
MONTAUK MILE Men’s mile begins at 10:30 a.m., women’s mile begins at 11 a.m., benefits the East Hampton Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country Team. Date 10:30 a.m. June 9, Lion’s Field, S. Erie St. and S. Edgemere St., Montauk. Fee $30, $35 race day, $15 ages 20 and younger. More info elitefeats.com, 631-268-8684.
SUMMER RUN SERIES 8-race series hosted by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Date 7 p.m. Mon., June 10-Aug. 5 except July 1 (no run), Heckscher State Park, 1 Heckscher State Pkwy., East Islip. Fee $90 all 8 races, $65 for 4 races (wheelchair accessible). More info elitefeats.com/SummerRun, 631-321-3510.
5K RUN/WALK TO END ADDICTION 5k to benefit fighting drug addiction on Long Island, kids fun run starts at 8:30 a.m. Date 9 a.m. June 15, Shorefront Park, Rider Ave. and Smith St., Patchogue. Fee $30, $35 race day; free for fun run. More info strongislandrunningclub.com, 631-806-4649.
BEACON OF HOPE 5K: 5k run/walk through Camp Hero, finishing at the historical Montauk Lighthouse, check-in is 7-8:30 a.m., benefits two local women’s cancer organizations. Date 9 a.m. June 15, Montauk Point State Park, 2000 Montauk Hwy., Montauk. Fee $35, $40 race day. More info beaconofhope5k.org.
CONQUER THE HILLS 5K TRAIL RUN 5k trail run and kids fun run to support children with cancer, featuring pre-race activities, check-in starts at 8 a.m. Date 9 a.m. June 15, Farmingville Hills County Park, 503 Horseblock Rd., Farmingville. Fee $35, $45 race day; free for fun run. More info conquerthehills.com.
FINTASTIC 5K RUN/WALK 5k run/walk to raise awareness and funds for ALS research, 1k fun run starts at 8:30 a.m. Date 9 a.m. June 15, Tamarac Elementary School, 50 Spence Ave., Holtsville. Fee $30, $35 race day; ages 18 and younger: $20, $25 race day; fun run: $15, $20 race day. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
SHELTER ISLAND 10K RUN AND 5K RUN/WALK Both the 10k run and the 5k walk begin going south on Route 114 from the roundabout at School Street. Check-in is 3:30-5:15 p.m., kids’ fun run begins at 4:15 p.m., 10k begins at 5:30 p.m., 5k begins at 5:50 p.m., benefits charities for the East End and Shelter Island communities. A runners’ festival follows the race. Date 5:30 p.m. June 15, Shelter Island High School, 33 N. Ferry Rd., Shelter Island. Fee 10K: $45 before May 26, $50 after, $55 race day; 5K run/walk: $35 before May 26, $40 after, $45 race day; $15 ages 14 and younger. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COMPANY 5K RUN/WALK 5k run/walk to benefit the Community Ambulance Company. Date 9 a.m. June 16, Islip Grange, 10 Broadway Ave., Sayville. Fee $30 by June 9, $35 after. More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.
DAD BOD 5K AND 10K 5k and 10k run/walk to benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation. Date 9 a.m. June 16, Rockaway Beach, 7215 Beach Front Rd., Far Rockaway. Fee 5k: $35 by May 25, $38 after, $40 race day; 10k: $40 by May 25, $43 after, $45 race day. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
FOREVER RUNNING MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK 5k run to honor FDNY Deputy Chief Ray Downey, who died on 9/11. Date 9:30 a.m. June 16, Deer Park Firefighters Training Center, 972 Nicolls Rd., Deer Park. Fee $30, $40 race day. More info chiefraymonddowney.com, 631-877-0310.
RUN AROUND THE LAKE Race to benefit charities in honor of Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy. Half marathon at 7 a.m., 1-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m., 4-mile run at 9 a.m. Date 7 a.m. June 22, Ocean Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma. Fee 4-miler: $40, $50 race day; half marathon: $80, $90 race day; fun run: $15, $20 race day. More info runaroundthelake.com, 631-467-3308.
Jessica Donohue becomes the first female to cross the finish line at Gardiner County Park to win the Suffolk Half Marathon; Wounded Warriors and the Town of Babylon Join Forces for the annual Soldier Ride as scene from Overlook Beach; Runners take off during the Shelter Island Run Credit: James Escher; John Roca; Todd Plitt
LINDY CARES TRUE COLORS RUN Color run to benefit education on underage drinking and drug misuse. Date 8 a.m. June 22, Lindenhurst Village Square Park and Gazebo, 116 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Fee $25. More info babyloncares.org, 516-724-0551.
THE RAINBOW RUN 5K 5k run/walk to support and raise awareness for the Long Island Crisis Center’s Pride for Youth, featuring post-race refreshments, held at Field 2. Date 9 a.m. June 22, Eisenhower Park, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow. Fee $30 by May 31, $33 after, $35 race day. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
KATIE’S RUN 5K RUN/WALK 5k race at 9 a.m., untimed 2-mile walk/fun run at 9:05 a.m., benefits families of childhood leukemia victims and other life-threatening diseases. Date 9 a.m. June 23, New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park. Fee $25 by May 30, $30 by June 7, $35 after, $40 race day. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
MASSAPEQUA FIRECRACKER 5K RUN 1/4-mile children’s fun run at 4:15 p.m., 5k at 5 p.m., featuring post-race festival at Brady Park picnic area. Date 5 p.m. June 23, Brady Park, Lake Shore Drive and Front Street, Massapequa Park. Fee $25 by June 16, $35 after, $20 ages 18 and younger; fun run: $7 by June 16, $10 after. More info massapequaroadrunners.org, 516-662-7030.
DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES LONG ISLAND POLICE APPRECIATION RUN 5k race to benefit local police and their families, check-in 5:15-6:45 p.m., held at Field 2. Date 7 p.m. June 27, Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Fee $35, $40 race day. More info glirc.org, 516-349-7646.
SAYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT 5K RUN/WALK Fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5k run/walk starts at 9 a.m. Activities include raffles, music, food, and face painting. Date 9 a.m. June 29, Sayville Fire Department Station 2, 281 Broadway Ave., Sayville. Fee 5k: $30 by June 21, $35 after; fun run: $5, $10 race day. More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.
Oscar Lorenzo crosses the finish line to win the men’s half marathon at the 2022 Suffolk Marathon at Gardiner Park in West Bay Shore; Neither wind nor rain could keep runners away from last year's Cow Harbor 10K. Credit: Peter Frutkoff; Joseph Sperber
JULY
IRON HORSE 4 MILER Kids’ 50-meter sprint starts at 7:45 a.m., 4-mile run and 2-mile walk start at 8 a.m., benefits services for ALS patients. Date 8 a.m. July 4, Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Ave., West Sayville. Fee run and walk: $30 by June 27, $35 after; kids’ sprint: $10. More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.
FABULOUS 4TH OF JULY 1K & 4K RACE IN MEMORY OF SEAN RYAN Held at the Long Beach Boardwalk. 1k fun run 8 a.m., 4k at 8:30 a.m. Date 8:30 a.m. July 4, Long Beach Boardwalk, Laurelton Blvd., Long Beach. Fee $35, $45 race day. More info longbeachny.gov/rec, 516-431-3890.
SOUTHAMPTON FIRECRACKER 8K 8k run and 3-mile run/walk to benefit the Southampton Rotary Scholarship Fund. Date 8 a.m. July 7, Agawam Park, Pond Lane, Southampton. Fee $30 before June 15, $35 after and day of race. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
BELLPORT BAY 5K 5k to benefit the Bellport Village Program Fund, fun run begins at 4:30 p.m. Date 5 p.m. July 14, Bellport Bandshell, 55 Bellport Lane, Bellport. Fee $30 by June 22, $35 after, $40 race day. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
JOE KOZIARZ MEMORIAL 5K RUN & WALK 5k run/walk, race benefits local charities, check-in 7-8:15 a.m., fun run at 8 a.m. Date 8:30 a.m. July 20, Village Marina, 1 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach. Fee $25 by June 21, $30 after and day of race; free for fun run. More info elitefeats.com, 516-428-7701.
Families and friends walk together in the "5k Walk to End Alzheimer's" in Old Bethpage. Credit: Daniel Brennan
RUN THE VINEYARDS 5k run/walk to benefit the New York Cancer Foundation, featuring live entertainment and a glass of wine at the finish line. Date 9 a.m. July 21, Pindar Vineyards, 37645 Main St., Peconic. Fee $45, $46 race day. More info gooddayforarun.com, 856-430-8250.
PETE J. RACKETT MEMORIAL RUN 5k for all U.S. Merchant Marine Academy midshipmen, alumni, family, friends, faculty and outsiders. Date 8 a.m. July 27, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 300 Steamboat Rd., Kings Point. Fee Free. More info usmmaalumni.com, 516-773-5658.
JORDAN’S RUN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK 5k run/walk around historic Sag Harbor, in honor of United States Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan C. Haerter, check-in at 7 a.m., opening ceremony at 8 a.m. Date 8:30 a.m. July 28, Pierson Middle-High School, 200 Jermain Ave., Sag Harbor. Fee $35, free ages 11 and younger. More info injordanshonor.com, 631-725-1788.
RUN TO THE PUMP 5K RUN/WALK AND FUN RUN Race to benefit the members of the Bay Shore Engine Company No. 1. Fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. Date 9 a.m. July 20, Walker Beach, West Shore Rd., Bay Shore. Fee $25 by June 28, $30 after, $35 race day; free for fun run. More info elitefeats.com, 631-566-7400.
MARCUM LONG ISLAND WORKPLACE CHALLENGE 3.5-mile run/walk for teams from local companies, benefits local charities. Check-in 2-6:15 p.m., festivities at 5 p.m., race begins at 7 p.m. Date 7 p.m. July 30, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh. Fee $35 by June 15, $40 by June 29. More info marcumworkplacechallenge.com, 516-349-7649.
AUGUST
HON. JOHN P. COHALAN SUMMERFEST 4-MILE RUN Children’s fun run at 8:45 a.m., 4-mile run at 9:20 a.m.; five age groups from 10 and younger to 80-plus, check-in at Sayville Running Company on 19 Main St. Date 9:20 a.m. Aug. 3, The Common Ground at Rotary Park, 46 Gillette Ave., Sayville. Fee $30, $35 race day. More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.
SOUTHAMPTON RACE FOR HOPE 5k to raise awareness and funds for depression research. Date 8:30 a.m. Aug. 4, Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton. Fee $39 by June 7, $45 by July 12, $50 by Aug. 3, $55 race day. More info southampton.raceofhopeseries.com, 212-446-4205.
COMMACK VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5K RUN/WALK 5k to benefit pre-hospital emergency care and transportation for residents in the Commack area. Fun run at 8:30 a.m. Date 9 a.m. Aug. 10, Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 200 Burr Rd., Commack. Fee $25 by July 19, $30 after and race day, free for fun run. More info elitefeats.com, 631-499-9342.
Runners from across Long Island cross the parking lot and head into the race track toward the finish line during the Belmont Park Blue Ribbon 5k run for prostate cancer. Credit: Steven Sunshine
RUN THE FARM 4-MILE RUN/WALK 4-mile run/walk ends at Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. Date 9 a.m. Aug. 10, Oxhead Elementary School, 144 Oxhead Rd., Centereach. Fee $30, $35 race day; $5 for fun run. More info elitefeats.com, 631-451-6647.
DIRTY SOCK 10K RUN 10k to help support local food pantries and soup kitchens, featuring post-race refreshments and raffles. Date 8 a.m. Aug. 11, Babylon Memorial Grade School, 169 Park Ave., Babylon. Fee $45 by Aug. 2, $50 by Aug. 12, $55 race day. More info dirtysockrun.com.
ELLEN’S 5K RUN/WALK 5k to benefit breast health care and empower people affected by cancer. Fun run at 8:30 a.m. Date 9 a.m. Aug. 18, Southampton Intermediate School, 70 Leland Lane, Southampton. Fee $50, free for fun run. More info ellenhermanson.org.
RUNNER’S EDGE MAIN STREET MILE Kids’ fun run starts at 8:30 a.m., 1-mile starts at 9 a.m., featuring raffle, silent auction and live entertainment, donations will be accepted. Date 9 a.m. Aug. 31, 242 Main St., Farmingdale Fee 1-mile: $29 by July 31, $34 after, $40 race day; fun run: $13, $15 race day. More info raceawesome.com, 516-442-0117.
SEPTEMBER
LONG BEACH LABOR DAY MCAVOY RUN 5-mile race on the boardwalk, check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. Open to all ages. Date 8 a.m. Sept. 2, Long Beach Boardwalk, Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach. Fee $35, $45 race day. More info longbeachny.gov/rec, 516-431-3890.
HAUPPAUGE FIRE DEPARTMENT RUN/WALK 5k run/walk to benefit the Hauppauge Fire Department, kids fun run at 8:30 a.m., featuring live music, food and refreshments. Date 9 a.m. Sept. 7, Hauppauge Fire Department, 855 Wheeler Rd., Hauppauge. Fee $35 by Aug. 16, $40 after, $45 race day; free for fun run. More info elitefeats.com, 631-278-9603.
SMITH POINT BRIDGE 5K RUN FOR LITERACY 5k run for literacy; check-in 7:30-8:30 a.m., shotgun start at 9 a.m. Proceeds support the Community Family Literacy Project. Date 9 a.m. Sept. 7, Smith Point County Park, County Road 46, Shirley. Fee $30, $35 race day. More info 5kbridgerun.communitylibrary.org, 631-399-1511, ext. 1007.
HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5k and family-centered celebration of Irish culture, including bagpipers and Irish step dancers, kids fun run starts at 8:30 a.m. Date 9 a.m. Sept. 9, Ancient Order of Hibernians, 27 Locust Ave., Babylon. Fee $30, $35 race day; free for fun run. More info strongislandrunningclub.com, 631-806-4649.
PAVE THE WAY FOR PLAY 5k to benefit AHRC Suffolk, featuring refreshments, activities, raffles and more, kids fun run at 9 a.m., held at Field 1. Date 10 a.m. Sept. 10, Heckscher State Park, 1 Heckscher State Pkwy., East Islip. Fee $30, $35 race day; ages 5-17: $20, $25 race day; fun run: $15. More info strongislandrunningclub.com, 631-806-4649.
People participate in the Postpartum Resource Center of New York's annual Sounds of Silence 5k/10k run/walk/stroller walk at Jones Beach, in Wantagh. Credit: Ed Betz
GREAT COW HARBOR 10K Long Island’s largest running race, 10k and 2k fun run, benefits the Special Olympics, VA Hospital and the local food pantry. Must register in advance as space is limited. Date 8:30 a.m. Sept. 21, Laurel Avenue School, Brosnan Building, 158 Laurel Ave., Northport. Fee 10k: $45 before Sept. 7, $50 before Sept. 14, $60 after; $25 ages 25 and younger; fun run: $25, $15 ages 12 and younger. More info cowharborrace.com.
OVER THE BRIDGE RUN 5k and 10k run/walk to honor the memory of Hampton Bays and Lions Club icon Chet Sinclair, check-in at Hampton Bays Middle School from 7-8:30 a.m., racers will be bused to the starting area at Edward J. Warner Sr. Old Ponquogue Bridge Marine Park. Date 9 a.m. Sept. 14, Hampton Bays Middle School, 70 Ponquogue Ave., Hampton Bays. Fee $35, $40 race day, $15 ages 14 and younger. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
PAWS WALK & RUN 5k to support Long Island Cares’ Baxter’s Pet Pantry, check-in and light breakfast start at 8 a.m., featuring vendors, pups, raffles and giveaways, bring a nonperishable pet food item. Date 9 a.m. Sept. 22, Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon. Fee $40, $45 race day. More info licares.org, 631-582-3663 x104.
HAMPTONS MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON AND 5K Marathon and half-marathon begin at 7:30 a.m., 5k begins at 7:45 a.m. Date 7:30 a.m. Sept. 28, Southampton Intermediate School, 70 Leland Lane, Southampton. Fee Marathon: $100-$120, $125 race day; half-marathon: $85-$105, $110 race day; 5k: $40, $45 race day. More info hamptonsmarathon.com, 917-841-2752.
AMERICA’S VETDOGS 5K RUN AND DOG WALK 5k run/walk to raise funds for service and guide dogs. Date 9 a.m. Sept. 28, America’s VetDogs, 371 E. Jericho Tpke., Smithtown. Fee Donations. More info vetdogs.org/run, 631-930-9035.
6-HOUR 60TH BIRTHDAY RUN 1.75-mile loop, honors individuals born in 1964, all ages welcome. Date 8:30 a.m. Sept. 29, Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., North Babylon. Fee $55 by Sept. 7, $60 after, $65 race day. More info glirc.org, 516-349-7646.
OCTOBER
NORTHWELL HEALTH GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN 13.1-mile half marathon and 10k and 5k run/walk. Date 7:30 a.m. Oct. 5, Bay Shore Marina, South Clinton Ave., Bay Shore. Fee $37-$69, $50-$90 race day; ages 18 and younger: $27-$54, $40-$75 race day. More info raceawesome.com, 516-442-0117.
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK Walk benefits breast cancer research, patient services and advocacy, check-in at 9 a.m. Date 10 a.m. Oct. 5, Grangabel Park, Peconic Ave., Riverhead. Fee Donations More info makingstrideswalk.org, 631-546-5391.
MASSAPEQUA PARK MILE RUN Women’s heat at 9 a.m., men’s heat at 9:30 a.m., 1/4-mile fun run after both heats. Date 9 a.m. Oct. 6, Park and Clark boulevards, Massapequa Park. Fee $20 by Sept. 24, $25 after; $15 ages 18 and younger, free for fun run. More info massapequaroadrunners.org, 516-662-7030.
RUN THE VINEYARDS 5k and 8k run to benefit the New York Cancer Foundation, featuring live entertainment and a glass of wine at the finish line. Date 9 a.m. Oct. 6, Pindar Vineyards, 37645 Main St., Peconic. Fee 5k: $45, $46 race day; 8k: $48, $50 race day. More info gooddayforarun.com, 856-430-8250.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Benefits Alzheimer’s care, support and research, check-in begins at 9 a.m., opening ceremony will be held at 10 a.m., donations will be accepted, held at Field 6. Date 10:30 a.m. Oct. 6, Eisenhower Park, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow. Fee Donations. More info act.alz.org/nassau, 631-315-6486.
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RUN FOR HOPE 5K 5k to benefit services for runaway and homeless youth, kids fun run at 8:30 a.m. Date 8:45 a.m. Oct. 12, Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon. Fee $30, $15 fun run. More info strongislandrunningclub.com, 631-806-4649.
SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON 5k starts on Oct. 19 in Gardiner County Park; 10k, half-marathon and full marathon start on Oct. 20 in Babylon Village at Deer Park Ave. and Railroad Ave., supports services for veterans. Date 9 a.m. Oct. 19, Gardiner County Park, Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore; 7:30 a.m. Oct. 20, Deer Park Ave. and Railroad Ave., Babylon. Fee 5k: $33-$45, $50 race day; 10k: $64-$79, $85 race day; half-marathon: $99-$129, $140 race day; full marathon: $144-$144, $160 race day. More info raceawesome.com, 516-442-0117.
TERRYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT 5K RUN/WALK 5k run/walk to benefit the Terryville Fire Department Company 2. Date 9 a.m. Oct. 19, Terryville Fire Department Station 2, 688 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station. Fee $30. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK 5-mile walk benefits breast cancer research, patient services and advocacy. Check-in at 7 a.m., rolling start at 7 a.m., held at Field 5. Date 7 a.m. Oct. 20, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh. Fee Donations. More info makingstrideswalk.org, 212-237-3875.
ELIH 5K Family walk/run to support ELIH Behavioral Health Services, check-in begins at 7:15 a.m., kids half-mile fun run starts at 8:30 a.m. Date 9 a.m. Oct. 20, Orient Beach State Park, 40000 Main Rd. (Route 25), Orient. Fee $30, $10 ages 6-12. More info elihfoundation.org, 631-477-5164.
MALVERNE 5K RUN FOR EDUCATION 5k run/walk to support youth programs within the Malverne school district, fun run starts at 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Wicks Lane and North Cambridge Street. Date 9 a.m. Oct. 20, Howard T. Herber Middle School, 75 Ocean Ave., Malverne. Fee $25 by Aug. 29, $30 after; $20 ages 18 and younger; fun run: $10. More info malvernerun.org.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Benefits Alzheimer’s care, support and research, check-in begins at 9 a.m., opening ceremony will be held at 10 a.m., donations will be accepted. Date 10:30 a.m. Oct. 20, Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon Fee Donations, More info act.alz.org/belmontlake, 631-315-6486.
MONSTER DASH 5K RUN/WALK 5k run/walk and 1-mile fun run hosted by the Stony Brook Fire Department, costumes are encouraged. Date 9 a.m. Oct. 26, Stony Brook Fire Department Station 2, 1410 Stony Brook Rd., Stony Brook. Fee $25 in advance. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
RHATIGAN’S RUN 5K RUN/WALK 5k to honor the memory of Jim Rhatigan, proceeds benefit the Floral Park Knights of Columbus. Date 9 a.m. Oct. 26, Knights of Columbus, 33 S. Tyson Ave., Floral Park. Fee $30, $40 race day. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
ELIZABETH FERRIS MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK 5k run/walk to benefit pancreatic cancer research, held at Field 1. Date 9:30 a.m. Oct. 27, Heckscher State Park, 1 Heckscher State Pkwy., East Islip. Fee $30. More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.
MATTHEW’S MONSTER DASH 5K/GOBLIN’S FUN RUN & TOY DRIVE 5k to benefit children with cancer, featuring post-race refreshments and trunk-or-treat, kids fun run starts at 9 a.m. Date 9:45 a.m. Oct. 27, Centre Island Beach, 466 Bayville Ave., Bayville. Fee $30, $10 fun run. More info elitefeats.com, 516-695-5137
