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It was off to the races at the Valley Stream State Park on Sunday for the New York Road Runners Open Run 5K. The free event will be held every Sunday at the park.

Sunday 5Ks kick off at Valley Stream State Park

New York Road Runners, a non-profit dedicated to inspiring fitness through group running events, held its inaugural 5K Open Run at Valley Stream State Park on Sunday drawing a crowd of nearly than … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/16/19

Valley Stream’s oldest runner dies

William “Bill” Benson, a Valley Stream resident for more than 60 years and a distance runner renowned for persevering in the sport in spite of his age, died at home on July 19. He was 97. “I … more

Micah Danney MDanney@liherald.com | 7/27/16

The running religion

The bestseller “Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen,” by Christopher McDougall, was published shortly before I took up running again in 2010, after a long hiatus. more

6/23/16

Benson came in first during the one-mile fun run to celebrate his 95th birthday on June 22 at Hendrickson Park.

At 95, Bill Benson still running strong

The Greater Long Island Running Club hosted a one-mile fun run to celebrate the 95th birthday of member and Valley Stream resident Bill Benson on July 22. more

By Katie Carroll | 7/2/14

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

Andrade Gabriela, 14, finished first in the women’s division in the Spartan 5K.

Hundreds run, raising thousands

Even on a gloomy day, about 260 runners took part in the annual Spartan 5K race at Valley Stream North High School the morning of March 16. The race began at the school track and continued through the streets of Franklin Square before returning to North. more

3/20/13

Abigail Jefferies, 7, competed in her third consecutive Junior Olympics this summer and has amassed medals and awards from meets around the country.

Runner up to her elbows in medals

This year’s Summer Olympic games captivated millions of Americans’ hearts and minds as athletes from all over the world competed for their respective countries. Many U.S. athletes were in the limelight in 2012, and for one local track and field star, it might not be long until she’s the one captivating hearts and minds at the Olympics. more

By Brian Croce | 8/29/12

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

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