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Harper Gregory, 5, of East Meadow, had a sign ready for marathoners who wanted an extra boost.

East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park was abuzz with excitement this past weekend for what was both the starting and finishing line for the Jovia Long Island Marathon. The weather was warm and sunny as … more

5/14/23

New course a good move for L.I. Marathon

Baldwin-based company Race Awesome is giving the Long Island Marathon the makeover that it deserves. The company has taken on the role of race director of the 2019 marathon . . . more

11/29/18

The Long Island Marathon, set for next May 5, will see some changes in 2019: It will officially be known as the NEFCU Long Island Marathon, after its new title sponsor, and have a new route.

Long Island Marathon will have a new course, name and expo in 2019

One of the most anticipated running events on Long Island will get a makeover next year, with a new name, a new course starting at Eisenhower Park and the addition of the Long Island Health and … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 11/21/18

Nearly 500 runners from across Long Island and beyond took part in the annual Long Island Marathon on May 7 at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.

Thousands of marathoners race to the finish line

To view the rest of our photo gallery click here The sunny, cool weather welcomed thousands of participants from across the country at East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park last weekend for a series … more

By Stephany Reyes | 5/10/17

Peter Hawkins at the Long Island Marathon on May 7.

Malverne’s Pete Hawkins for the L.I. Marathon win

Over 5,000 people participated in the annual Long Island Marathon on May 7, among them Malverne’s native son, Pete Hawkins, who again came in first in the race’s wheelchair division. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 5/9/17

About 550 runners from across the region and the world participated in the Long Island Marathon on May 1, which started near Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Marathoners head to the races

In spite of rainy weather, hundreds of locals and visitors lined central Nassau County streets last weekend to support participants in the region’s biggest race, the Long Island Marathon. For … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/12/16

Brothers Wilson, left, and Erick Chavez Chox raced toward the finish line during last Sunday’s half-marathon. Erick won the race, and Wilson finished second.

Running toward their dreams

Dreams really do come true. Just ask Guatemalan brothers Erick and Wilson Chavez Chox, who came to the U.S. on April 23 from their rural Central American town of Santa Lucia Utatlan to run in last … more

By Mary Malloy | 5/4/16

Thousands of runners raced across Long Island streets under beautiful sunny skies last year.

Roads to be closed for L.I. Marathon

Several local roadways will be closed this weekend for the Long Island Marathon, which is expected to attract thousands of athletes and spectators to the region. For more than 40 years, Long Islanders … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/29/16

And they’re off! Runners began the marathon on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Uniondale last Sunday.

Thousands run in L.I.'s biggest race

Peter Hawkins was the first to complete the 26.2-mile Long Island Marathon on May 3. The 51-year-old Malverne resident won the wheelchair division of the race, completing it in two hours and 10 minutes. It was Hawkins’ 22nd L.I. marathon. more

By David Weingrad | 5/6/15

More than 3,500 people ran in the Long Island Marathon on May 3, which included a full 26.2-mile race, and a half marathon.

And they're off...

Thousands of runners competed in the Long Island Marathon on Sunday, including dozens from Wantagh and Seaford. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/6/15

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