LONG ISLAND MARATHON
Lo esencial
El LONG ISLAND MARATHON se celebra anualmente en East Meadow desde principios de los años 90, consolidándose como una tradición primaveral querida para corredores de Nueva York y visitantes del área tri-estatal. Originalmente iniciado como una carrera comunitaria para mostrar los parques y vecindarios del Nassau County, el evento ahora atrae tanto a corredores competitivos persiguiendo tiempos clasificatorios como a corredores recreativos disfrutando de un día de competencia bien organizado. La edición 2026 continúa ese legado, ofreciendo una experiencia de maratón de tono bajo pero competitiva, confiablemente cronometrada, el 1 de mayo. El recorrido es conocido por ser relativamente plano y rápido, comenzando y terminando cerca de Eisenhower Park con kilómetros que llevan a los corredores a través de amplios parkways, secciones residenciales arboladas y espacios abiertos que pueden presentar flores de principios de primavera. El apoyo de espectadores es amable y local, con voluntarios, bandas y puestos de hidratación ubicados a intervalos regulares para mantener la moral alta. La atmósfera es acogedora — una sensación de carrera local que aún proporciona servicios completos del día de la competencia: marcas claras de kilómetros, amplios avituallamientos, y un festival post-carrera con refrescos y premios. El recorrido del LONG ISLAND MARATHON está certificado por USATF y se usa regularmente como clasificatorio para Boston, lo que lo hace una opción popular para corredores que buscan un tiempo rápido y legítimo en una ruta escénica de Long Island.
Día de la carrera
Pronóstico del tiempo
Elevación
Perfil del terreno
Recorrido relativamente plano
Participantes
Tamaño del grupo
Grupo reducido
Calificación del público
Apoyo de espectadores
Apoyo moderado de espectadores
2026 edition completed; 2027 date not yet announced
Jun 24, 2026The Long Island Marathon 2026 race weekend (May 1-3, 2026) has concluded. As of 2026-06-24, no official 2027 date has been published on RunSignUp or the official race website. FindMyMarathon lists 2027 as TBD. Check longislandmarathon.com or runsignup.com for the 2027 announcement when available.
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento clasificatorio certificado para el Maratón de Boston. Logra tu marca de clasificación en un recorrido verificado.
Eisenhower Park
Large county park in East Meadow where the race starts and finishes, with wide park roads and open fields
Mitchel Athletic Complex
Major sports complex adjacent to Eisenhower Park that runners pass early in the course
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Iconic arena in Uniondale near the course, visible as runners move through the area
Hofstra University
Campus in nearby Hempstead the course skirts, offering tree-lined roads and collegiate landmarks
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Historic living history museum near Old Bethpage that the course passes close to, adding scenic rural character
Roosevelt Field Mall
One of the largest shopping malls on Long Island in Garden City, close to parts of the route
Plainview-Old Bethpage area residential corridors
Characteristic suburban neighborhoods and tree-lined streets that make up several miles of the marathon course
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
East Meadow, United States
US
Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Must be registered for the event prior to race day
- Entrants in the full marathon must be 18 years of age or older on race day
- Minors may be eligible for shorter distances or relays per event-specific rules (guardian consent required)
- All participants must sign the online waiver/release prior to packet pickup or race day
- Valid photo ID required for packet pickup and age verification
- Runners must be able to complete the marathon within the established course time limit (6 hours)
- Participants must wear their assigned bibs and timing chips as provided by race management
- Race organizers reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any participant for safety, medical, or conduct reasons
Documentos requeridos
- Photo ID
- Signed race waiver
- Emergency contact information
Métodos de inscripción
- Online Registration
- Race Day Registration
- Mail-in Registration
- Group/Club Entry
Política de cancelación y reembolso
Entries are non-refundable (no refunds)
Deferrals to the following year allowed up to 30 days before the race with a $10 processing fee
Bib transfers to another registered participant allowed until 7 days before race day via RunSignUp
Race cancellation or course/time changes due to weather, public safety, or other emergencies may result in a partial refund or free deferral at the organizers' discretion
If the event is canceled, organizers will notify registrants and provide options for deferral, credit towards a future event, or partial refund depending on incurred costs
The Long Island Marathon is a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course that runs primarily on flat, paved park roads in Eisenhower Park offering tree-lined scenery and spectator-friendly loops.
Finishers receive a custom medal and a technical long-sleeve race shirt, and post-race amenities typically include snacks, hot coffee, and a small beer garden for participants 21+.
Aid stations are located approximately every 2 miles providing water and electrolyte drink, with medical support and portable restrooms along the course; chip timing is used for official results.
Race weekend usually features a pre-race packet pickup at the park, age-group awards for top finishers, and a kids fun run to welcome families—on-site parking is available but arriving early is recommended due to limited spaces.
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