Suffolk County Marathon
Islip, New York, United States
Oct 17-18, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon
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Race Information
The Annual Suffolk County Marathon offers a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and 5K during the 2-day race weekend. Sunday's races will start in the Village of Babylon and finish in Gardiner Park, located at Montauk Hwy W, Bay Shore, NY 11706. Athletes running the Half & Full Marathon will run one of the most scenic courses on Long Island, as they cross the Robert Moses Causeway. Saturday's races will start and finish at Gardiner County Park. The Marathon event is a Boston Qualifier.
Each year, the Marathon raises money to benefit veterans, and to date, the Suffolk County Marathon has raised over $1,000,000 for local veterans’ services.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: Yes
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