Running events on Long Island: 5K, 10K, marathons and more

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.

JUNE

SUMMER RUN SERIES

8-race series hosted by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

• Date 7 p.m. Mondays, June 9-Aug. 4 except July 7 (no run), Heckscher State Park, 1 Heckscher State Pkwy., East Islip.
• Fee $90 for all 8 races, $65 for 4 races (wheelchair accessible).
• More info events.elitefeats.com/25srs, 631-321-3510.

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., 1/4-mile kids fun run starts at 6:15 p.m., held at Field 2.

• Date 7 p.m. June 12, Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow.
• Fee $35, $40 race day; free for fun run.
• More info glirc.org, 516-349-7646.

BEACON OF HOPE 5K 

5k run/walk through Camp Hero, finishing at the historic Montauk Lighthouse, check-in 7-8:30 a.m., benefits two local women’s cancer organizations.

• Date 9 a.m. June 14, Montauk Point State Park, 2000 Montauk Hwy., Montauk.
• Fee $35, $40 race day.
• More info beaconofhope5k.org.

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 14, 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.

TYREE CURRY 5K RUN/WALK

5k memorial scholarship run/walk, benefits the Hempstead Police Activity League, featuring health fair and Western beef cook-off.

• Date 9 a.m. June 14, Kennedy Memorial Park, 335 Greenwich St., Hempstead.
• Fee $35, $40 race day.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-478-6247.

COMMUNITY AMBULANCE COMPANY 5K RUN/WALK

5k run/walk to benefit the Community Ambulance Company.

• Date 9 a.m. June 15, Islip Grange, 10 Broadway Ave., Sayville.
• Fee $35.
• More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.

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 15, Deer Park Firefighters Training Center, 972 Nicolls Rd., Deer Park.
• Fee $30, $40 race day.
• More info chiefraymonddowney.com, 631-877-0310.

HOPE IS HERE 5K RUN/WALK

5k run, walk, stroller walk for the awareness of parental mental health, rain or shine. All proceeds to benefit the essential programs and services of the Postpartum Resource Center of New York.

• Date 9 a.m. June 21, Islandia First Responders Memorial Park and Ball Field, 1121 Old Nichols Rd., Islandia.
• Fee $40, $15 Ages 11-4, free ages 3 and younger.
• More info postpartumny.org/25hope, 631-422-2255.

SAYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT 5K RUN/WALK

Fun run starts at 8:30 a.m., 5k run/walk starts at 9 a.m., benefits the Sayville Fire Department.

• Date 9 a.m. June 21, Sayville Fire Department Station 2, 281 Broadway Ave., Sayville.
• Fee 5k: $35 by June 6, $40 after; fun run: $5, $10 race day.
• More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.

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 3:30-5:15 p.m.; kids’ fun run begins at 4:15 p.m.; 10k, 5:30 p.m.; 5k, 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 21, 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.

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 22, New Hyde Park Funeral Home, 506 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park.
• Fee $30 by June 6, $35 after, $40 race day.
• More info katiesrun.com.

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 June 1, $33 after, $35 race day.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

OYSTER BAY BREWING COMPANY & MATTHEW FETZER FOUNDATION 5K

5k to benefit children with cancer, one free beer for registered runners ages 21 and older, kids fun run starts at 9:15 a.m., donations of new toys or gift cards will be accepted.

• Date 10 a.m. June 22, Oyster Bay Brewing Company, 36 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay.
• Fee $35, $40 race day; fun run: $10, $20 race day.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-695-5137.

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, benefits Massapequa High School track scholarships.

• Date 5 p.m. June 22, Brady Park, Lake Shore Drive and Front Street, Massapequa Park.
• Fee $25 by June 15, $35 after, $15 ages 18 and younger; fun run: $7 by June 15, $10 after.
• More info massapequaroadrunners.org, 516-662-7030.

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 28, 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.

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 after July 2.
• 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 7:30 a.m. July 6, Agawam Park, Pond Lane, Southampton.
• Fee $30 before June 15, $35 after and day of race.
• More info elitefeats.com, 631-404-8072.

BROTHERHOOD FOR THE FALLEN 5K RUN/WALK

5k to benefit the families of fallen law enforcement officers.

• Date 8:30 a.m. July 12, Blydenburgh County Park, Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown.
• Fee $35 before June 21, $40 after, $45 race day.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

THE WATERMELON 5K

5k to benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation, children’s fun run begins at 8:30 a.m., held at Field 2.

• Date 9 a.m. July 12, Eisenhower Park, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow.
• Fee $30 before June 21, $33 after, $35 race day.
• 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 13, Bellport Bandshell, 55 Bellport Lane, Bellport.
• Fee $35 by June 23, $40 after, $45 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 8:15 a.m.

• Date 8:30 a.m. July 19, 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.

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 19, 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.

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 20, Pindar Vineyards, 37645 Main St., Peconic.
• Fee $48, $50 race day.
• More info gooddayforarun.com, 856-430-8250.

JORDAN’S RUN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK

5k run/walk around historic Sag Harbor, in honor of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan C. Haerter, check-in at 7 a.m., opening ceremony at 8 a.m.

• Date 8:30 a.m. July 27, Pierson Middle-High School, 200 Jermain Ave., Sag Harbor.
• Fee $30, $35 race day, free ages 11 and younger.
• More info injordanshonor.com, 631-725-1788.

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN/WALK

5k to support fallen and injured first responders, military heroes and their families.

• Date 9 a.m. July 27, The Sandbar, 470 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach.
• Fee $35 by June 26, $40 after, $45 race day; first responders and military: $30, $35 race day; ages 13-17: $20 by June 26, $25 after, $30 race day; ages 12 and younger: $10 by June 26, $15 after, $20 race day.
• More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.

AUGUST

PETE J. RACKETT MEMORIAL RUN

5k for all U.S. Merchant Marine Academy midshipmen, alumni, family, friends, faculty and outsiders.

• Date 8 a.m. Aug. 2, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 300 Steamboat Rd., Kings Point.
• Fee Free.
• More info usmmaalumni.com, 516-773-5658.

MIKE EMMEL, CAPTAIN AMERICA CHARITY RUN 5K

5k to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, fun run begins at 8 a.m.

• Date 8:30 a.m. Aug. 2, Corey Beach, 1 Corey Ave., Blue Point.
• Fee $25 by July 12, $30 after, $35 race day; $5 fun run.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

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. 2, Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 200 Burr Rd., Commack.
• Fee $28 by July 12, $33 after and race day; free for fun run.
• More info elitefeats.com, 631-499-9342.

HON. JOHN P. COHALAN SUMMERFEST 4-MILE RUN

Children’s fun run at 8:45 a.m., 4-mile run at 9:30 a.m.; five age groups from 10 and younger to 80-plus, check-in at Sayville Running Company on 35 Overton St.

• Date 9:30 a.m. Aug. 2, The Common Ground at Rotary Park, 46 Gillette Ave., Sayville.
• Fee $30 by June 22, $35 by July 26, $40 after.
• More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.

SOUTHAMPTON RACE OF HOPE

5k to raise awareness and funds for depression research.

• Date 8:30 a.m. Aug. 3, Agawam Park, 51 Pond Lane, Southampton.
• Fee $39 by June 6, $45 by July 11, $50 by Aug. 2, $55 race day.
• More info southampton.raceofhopeseries.com, 212-446-4205.

CBIZ 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. Aug. 5, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh.
• Fee $35 by June 15, $40 by Aug. 4.
• More info cbizworkplacechallenge.com, 516-349-7649.

RACE TO END ALZ: ICE CREAM FUN RUN

5k fun run to benefit Alzheimer’s charities, featuring post-race ice cream.

• Date 8:30 a.m. Aug. 16, Sayville Running Company, 19 Main St., Sayville.
• Fee Donations. 
• More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.

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. 16, Oxhead Elementary School, 144 Oxhead Rd., Centereach.
• Fee $30, $35 race day; $5 for fun run.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

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. 17, Southampton Intermediate School, 70 Leland Lane, Southampton.
• Fee $50; free for fun run.
• More info ellenhermanson.org.

HEATHER’S HELPERS 5K RUN/WALK

5k to benefit the Islip Terrace Fire Department, fun run begins at 8:20 a.m.

• Date 9 a.m. Aug. 23, Islip Terrace Fire Department, 264 Beaver Dam Rd., Islip Terrace.
• Fee $35 by July 2, $37 after, $40 race day; $10 fun run.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

RUNNER’S EDGE MAIN STREET MILE

Kids’ fun run starts at 8:30 a.m., women’s 1-mile starts at 9 a.m., men’s 1-mile starts at 9:30 a.m., featuring post-race refreshments, buffet lunch, raffle, silent auction and live entertainment, donations will be accepted.

• Date 9 a.m. Aug. 30, 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.

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. 1, Long Beach Boardwalk, Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach.
• Fee $35, $45 race day.
• More info longbeachny.gov/rec, 516-431-3890.

THE GREAT BONAC FOOTRACES 5K/10K

5k and 10k to benefit Springs Fire Departments Academic Scholarships Program and Old Montauk Athletic Club’s (OMAC) Athletic Grants Program.

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 1, Springs Firehouse, 179 Fort Pond Blvd., East Hampton.
• Fee $30.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

HAUPPAUGE FIRE DEPARTMENT 5K 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. 6, Hauppauge Fire Department, 855 Wheeler Rd., Hauppauge.
• Fee $25 by Aug. 16, $40 after, $45 race day; free for fun run.
• More info elitefeats.com, 631-278-9603.

LARRY HOHLER BI-CONTINENTAL 5K RUN/WALK

5k to benefit orphaned children in Meru, Kenya.

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 6, St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, 4 Woodville Rd., Shoreham.
• Fee $30 by July 31, $40 after.
• More info hopechildrensfund.org/events.

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. 6, Smith Point County Park, County Rd. 46, Shirley.
• Fee $30, $35 race day.
• More info 5kbridgerun.communitylibrary.org, 631-399-1511, ext. 1007.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

Benefits Alzheimer’s care, support and research, check-in begins at 9 a.m., opening ceremony at 10 a.m., donations will be accepted.

• Date 10:30 a.m. Sept. 7, Saltaire Yacht Club, 105 Marine Walk, Saltaire.
• Fee Donations.
• More info act.alz.org/fireisland, 631-315-6486.

DEBORAH RUBANO STEHLIK MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK

5k in memory of Deborah Rubano Stehlik, benefits scholarships.

• Date 8 a.m. Sept. 7, Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon.
• Fee $35, $45 race day.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

JACK’S RUN 5K RUN/WALK

5k to benefit Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism, held at Field 2.

• Date 8:30 a.m. Sept. 13, Eisenhower Park, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow.
• Fee $25, $30 race day.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

OVER THE BRIDGE RUN 5K & 10K

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, 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. 13, 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.

THIN MINT SPRINT 5K RACE AND FAMILY FUN WALK/RUN

5k starts at 8:30 a.m., 1-mile family walk starts at 9 a.m., featuring post-race activity fair, benefits the Girl Scouts of Nassau County.

• Date 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh.
• Fee 5k: $45 before Aug. 24, $55 after, $65 race day; 1-mile: $25 before Aug. 24, $30 after, $35 race day.

More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

ELIH 5K

Family walk/run to support ELIH Behavioral Health Services, check-in begins at 8:15 a.m., kids half-mile fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 14, Indian Island County Park, Cross River Dr., Riverhead.
• Fee $30, $10 ages 6-12.
• More info elihfoundation.org, 631-477-5164.

WANTAGH WARRIOR 9/11 MEMORIAL 5K

5k run/walk through the streets of Wantagh, 1k kids fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 14, Wantagh High School, 3297 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh.
• Fee $37-$45, $50 race day; military/first responders and high schoolers: $32-$40, $45 race day; fun run: $13, $15 race day.
• More info raceawesome.com.

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. 20, Laurel Avenue School, Brosnan Building, 158 Laurel Ave., Northport.
• Fee 10k: $45 before Sept. 5, $50 before Sept. 14, $60 after, $25 ages 12 and younger; fun run: $25, $15 ages 12 and younger.
• More info cowharborrace.com.

GABBY PETITO FOUNDATION 5K RUN/WALK

5k to raise awareness of domestic violence, support survivors and prevent future tragedies.

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 20, Corey Beach, 1 Corey Ave., Blue Point.
• Fee $35 by Sept. 1, $40 after, $45 race day, $25 ages 12 and younger.
• More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.

5K & PAWS WALK

5k to support Long Island Cares’ Baxter’s Pet Pantry, check-in starts at 8 a.m., featuring vendors, pups, raffles and giveaways, bring a nonperishable pet food item.

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 21, Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon.
• Fee $40, $45 race day.
• More info licares.org, 631-582-3663 x127.

MIGHTY MADISON’S BIRTHDAY 5K

5k to benefit DIPG awareness and research, kids fun run begins at 8:45 a.m.

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 21, Marjorie R. Post Community Park, 451 Unqua Rd., Massapequa.
• Fee $30, $35 race day; fun run: $15, $20 race day.
• More info strongislandrunningclub.com, 631-806-4649.

NORTHWELL HEALTH GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN

13.1-mile half marathon and 10k and 5k run/walk.

• Date 7:30 a.m. Sept. 27, Bay Shore Marina, South Clinton Ave., Bay Shore.
• Fee $33-$79, $50-$90 race day; ages 18 and younger: $23-$64, $40-$75 race day.
• More info raceawesome.com.

AMERICA’S VETDOGS 5K RUN AND DOG WALK

5k run/walk to raise funds for service and guide dogs.

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 27, Smithtown Elementary School, 51 Lawrence Ave., Smithtown.
• Fee $35.
• More info vetdogs.org/run, 631-930-9000.

SUPERHEROES FOR CHILD CARE 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN

Kids fun run starts at 9:30 a.m., 5k starts at 10 a.m., benefits the Child Care Council of Nassau.

• Date 10 a.m. Sept. 27, Eisenhower Park, Merrick Ave. and Stewart Ave., East Meadow.
• Fee $30 before Sept. 6, $35 after, $40 race day.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

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 9:30 a.m., donations will be accepted.

• Date 10 a.m. Sept. 27, Peconic Landing, 1500 Brecknock Rd., Greenport.
• Fee Donations.
• More info act.alz.org/nofo, 631-315-6494.

6-HOUR 60TH BIRTHDAY RUN

1.75-mile loop, honors individuals born in 1965, all ages welcome.

• Date 8:30 a.m. Sept. 28, Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., North Babylon.
• Fee $55 by Sept. 7, $60 after, $65 race day.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.