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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

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

Q: I’m new to running and have signed up to run the 5K race at this year’s Long Island Marathon in May. Can you offer a beginner’s guide to training for this type of event?

A. First off, let me commend you for challenging yourself with an exciting new goal. A common concern I hear from our Blink members is that they are worried about how to plan for a race, stay on … more

By Brian Semonian, Blink Fitness Personal Training Director | 3/23/15

More than 7,000 runners participated in the Long Island Marathon’s various races last weekend, including the 13.1 half marathon, pictured above.

Thousands compete in L.I.’s biggest race

Runners wound their way through Central Nassau streets last weekend, as more than 7,000 took part in the Long Island Marathon events. The full marathon began in Uniondale and concluded in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park. more

By David Weingrad | 5/7/14

Many of the runners wore messages on their clothing, a means of tribute to the Boston victims.

L.I. Runners pay tribute to Boston

Prior to the excitement of last Sunday’s Long Island Marathon, there was complete silence for 26 seconds — one second for each mile in a marathon. The moment of silence was held to commemorate the victims of the bombings during the Boston Marathon on April 15. more

By David Weingrad | 5/9/13

Derek Rammelkamp, 23, of Centereach, was the first-place finisher in the 26.2-mile marathon, clocking in at 2 hours, 32 minutes.

Thousands run in L.I. Marathon

More than 8,000 runners participated in this year’s Long Island Marathon, which winded through central and northern Nassau County streets, before concluding in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. more

By David Weingrad | 5/9/13

Several members of the Valley Stream Running Club took part in the Long Island Marathon on May 5.

Training pays off for Valley Stream runners

Fourteen members of the Valley Stream Running Club took part in the Long Island Marathon last Sunday, hitting the course that wound through roads in the center of Nassau County. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/8/13

Nassau County Police are increasing security measures for this Sunday's Long Island Marathon

Police, county prepare for L.I. Marathon

In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, county officials are increasing security for Sunday’s Long Island Marathon, adding restrictions on large bags, such as backpacks and duffel bags. more

By David Weingrad | 5/1/13

Anthony Randolfi, right, with his father, Tony, competed in the Long Island Half Marathon on Sunday. Randolfi, of Valley Stream, is approaching 700 straight days of running — he cleared 690 last week — and has participated in five full marathons.

Valley Stream man runs far, runs often

People often take up running as a hobby and run every so often, or make it their New Year’s resolution that lasts for a couple weeks. For Anthony Randolfi, running is a way of life. more

By Brian Croce | 5/10/12

North High School graduate Joe Paraszczuk runs along the Wantagh Parkway on his way to a 17th place finish in the Long Island Marathon.

Valley Streamer places 17th in L.I. race

Running is a way of life for Joe Paraszczuk. The college student from Valley Stream recently finished 17th out of more than 550 participants in the Long Island Marathon. more

Andrew Hackmack | 5/12/10

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