LONG ISLAND MARATHON FESTIVAL

The JOVIA Financial Credit Union Long Island Marathon Weekend.

 

FRIDAY MAY 1st, 2026.

• 5K Family Fun Run

SATURDAY MAY 2nd, 2026.

• 10K Race
• 1k Kids Fun Run

SUNDAY MAY 3rd, 2026.

• Half Marathon 
• Marathon

Long Island's Premier Competitive Running Event produced by RaceAwesome.com Sponsored by JOVIA FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION

INTERACTIVE COURSE MAP CLICK HERE

USATF Course certificate can be download by clicking on the PDF

 

PLOTAROUTE 10k COURSE FLOW VIDEO FLOW MAP CLICK HERE

 

STRAVA COURSE MAP CLICK HERE

INTERACTIVE COURSE MAP CLICK HERE

PLOTAROUTE 1K COURSE FLOW VIDEO FLOW MAP CLICK HERE

STRAVA COURSE MAP CLICK HERE

INTERACTIVE COURSE MAP CLICK HERE

PLOTAROUTE 5K COURSE FLOW VIDEO FLOW MAP CLICK HERE

USATF CERTIFIED 5K COURSE MAP CLICK HERE

LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY??

HERE IS A MAP WITH MORE LINKS TO THE NEARBY HOTELS. 

• CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE MAP

 

Traveling To The Race?

Here Are Some Alternate Ways To Get There:- CLICK HERE For the GOOGLE MAP

The nearest Long Island Railroad station is Westbury. The Westbury station is located less than 2.5 miles from the Race Site. For scheduling and fare information CLICK HERE.

THERE ARE NO SHUTTLE BUSES FROM THE TRAIN STATION, PLEASE USE A CAB OR UBER.

Race Awards

MARATHON

• ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL
• Top Three Male and Female OVERALL. 
• Individual Age Groups, TOP 3 Male & Female in each Age Group :
  • 16-18 (High School), 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• Clysdale & Athena :
  • Top 3 in each category
• Wheelchair
  • Top 3 Male & Female
  • Hand-cycle participants are not included in the "Wheelchair Division" rankings.  At this time, awards are not given to hand-cycle participants.

HALF MARATHON

• ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL
• Top Three Male and Female OVERALL. 
• Individual Age Groups, TOP 3 Male & Female in each Age Group :
  • 13-15 (Junior), 16-18 (High School), 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• Clysdale & Athena :
  • Top 3 in each category
• Wheelchair
  • Top 3 Male & Female
  • Hand-cycle participants are not included in the "Wheelchair Division" rankings.  At this time, awards are not given to hand-cycle participants.

10k RACE

• ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL
• Top Three Male and Female OVERALL. 
• Individual Age Groups, TOP 3 Male & Female in each Age Group :
  • 8-12 (Youth), 13-15 (Junior), 16-18 (High School), 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• Clysdale & Athena :
  • Top 3 in each category
• Wheelchair
  • Top 3 Male & Female
  • Hand-cycle participants are not included in the "Wheelchair Division" rankings.  At this time, awards are not given to hand-cycle participants.

5k FUN RUN

• ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL
• Top Three Male and Female OVERALL. 
• Individual Age Groups, TOP 3 Male & Female in each Age Group :
  • 4 & Under, 5-7 (Kids) 8-12 (Youth), 13-15 (Junior), 16-18 (High School), 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• Clysdale & Athena :
  • Top 3 in each category
• Wheelchair
  • Top 3 Male & Female
  • Hand-cycle participants are not included in the "Wheelchair Division" rankings.  At this time, awards are not given to hand-cycle participants.

1k JUST FOR FUN 

• ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL
• No awards or timing for the JUST FOR FUN 1k Run. This kids race is all about having fun and participating. All will receive a race number and t-shirt.

THERE ARE NO AWARDS FOR THE VIRTUAL RACES.

Every athlete at a Race Awesome Event is important, from the first finisher to the final finisher. We encourage all athletes to stay and enjoy the post-race food & beverages and to cheer in the final finisher. The awards ceremony will commence as soon as the final finisher crosses the line, and the raffle will take place at the end of the awards ceremony. You must be there to win.

If you can't stay for the awards CONTACT US. We will give you directions as to how you can send us a self-addressed, stamped envelope for 2 pounds, and your award will be shipped to you.

A new racecourse with a new start line location means a new location for Bag Check. This is for athletes racing in the 13.1 mile Half Marathon & 26.2 mile Marathon ONLY. Please pay attention!

YOU MUST PICK UP A CLEAR BAG FROM THE EXPO for you to place items in for BAG CHECK. If you show up to bag check with your own backpack, etc., you will not be allowed to check it. ALL BAGS will be screened by Homeland Security & the Bomb Squad. 

You need to drop off the clear bag that you have labeled with your name and BIB# outside the EXPO Area. This is a little north of the start lines on Park Blvd., next to the food truck end of the EXPO area. BAG CHECK OPENS AT 5:30 AM AND CLOSES AT 7:15 AM. You will place your bag on the ground and step to the side. We will have canine units go through and search your bags. Once cleared, our team will load them into secured box trucks. Only then you will be free to leave the area. 

Picking up your bag is easier than ever before. Once the race starts, we will transport all the bags to the EXPO tent. When you cross the finish line on Sunday, you will be funneled through the registration & EXPO tents where you will be able to pick up your bag essentially minutes after you cross the finish line. 

 

Want to be a part of the Long Island Food Truck Festival?

Contact Adam at Dover Catering to reserve your spot. Ph:- 516-933-4444 Email Adam@DoverGroupNY.com

 

This years EXPO Is located under the Marquee Tent, by the Finish line in Eisenhower Park, on Park Blvd, Westbury, NY.

 

FRIDAY 5/2/2025

• 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Long Island Health & Fitness EXPO
  • Athletes participating in the 1k, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, 22.4 Mile Challenge, 35.5 Mile Challenge can pick up their BIBS & Race Packets at the EXPO
  • 8:00 p.m. Race Start Friday Night Lights 5k Fun Run

SATURDAY 5/3/2025

• 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. BIBS & Race Packet Pickup & RaceDay Registration for 10k & 1k Athletes only. Located at the EXPO tent.
• 9:30 a.m. Long Island Health & Fitness EXPO OPENS.
  • Athletes participating in the 1k, Half Marathon & Full Marathon can pick up their BIBS & Race Packets at the EXPO
• 8:00 a.m. Race Start 10k Run
• 10:45 a.m. Packet Pickup & RaceDay Registration for 1k CLOSES
• 11:00 a.m. Race Start 1k KIDS Run
• 12:00 noon. Race Director "Corey Roberts" talks about the new courses, parking, and everything else. Open Mic questions & answers.
• 3:00 p.m. Race Director "Corey Roberts" talks about the new courses, parking, and everything else. Open Mic questions & answers.
• 5:00 p.m. Long Island Health & Fitness EXPO and PACKET PICKUP CLOSES.

SUNDAY 5/4/2025

• 5:30 a.m. CAR PARKING OPENS
• 6:15 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. VIP ATHLETE RaceDay Packet Pickup. Athletes who paid for the VIP RaceDay Pickup can pick up their BIBS & Race Packets for the Half Marathon & Full Marathon at the EXPO Tent.
• 7:30 a.m. Race Start Half Marathon & Marathon
• 8:00 a.m. Post Race Festival OPEN
• 8:35 a.m. First Half Marathon Finisher
• 9:45 a.m. First Marathon Finisher
• 10:50 a.m. Marathon Course Closes at 13.1mile mark (all athletes that have not reached the 13.1-mile mark will not be allowed to continue)
• 1:45 p.m. RACECOURSE CLOSED. 

The LI Marathon and Race Awesome is now pleased and proud to offer you FREE professional photos, starting in 2019.

Check back after the race, to find links to all the latest Race Day Photos and fun.
CLICK HERE TO FIND YOUR PHOTOS BY NAME/BIB# ON RUN SIGN UP

Photos are by LIRP Long Island Running Photos.

 

2023 Photos: 

All photo albums are posted here on RunSignUp for 2023, Just click here to see these current albums.
There are just too many photos to post them directly on Facebook.
But a sample race highlight album of the race weekend is posted on Facebook. Take a look!

2022 Photos:

All photo albums are posted here on RunSignUp for 2022, Just click here to see these current albums.
There are just too many photos to post them directly on Facebook.
But a sample race highlight album of the race weekend is posted on Facebook. Take a look!

Printing Photos:
If you are interested in printing your race photos, Click Here for free tips and directions.

2021 Photos:

All photo albums are posted here on RunSignUp for 2021, Just click here to see these current albums.
There are just too many photos to post them directly on Facebook. But a copy of the links to all the photos are posted on Facebook.

2020 Photos: Race was postponed due to Covid-19. No photos were taken.

2019 Photos:

FREE PHOTOS BY ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY
Official race photographer for 2019

Many photos were also taken by LIRP Long Island Running Photos
6 Photo Album Links from LIRP follow: Fri, Sat & Sun Races

Friday Expo
LIRP Photo Album:

Saturday: 1k and 5k races
LIRP Photo Album Set 1: Pre-Race, Start 5k, Finish Line 5k, Awards
LIRP Photo Album Set 2: 1k Start, runners on course, Finish Line 1k

Sunday: 10k, Half Marathon & Marathon Races
LIRP Photo Album Set 1: Pre-Race, Start, runners on course
LIRP Photo Album Set 2: runners on course around Mitchell field, Coliseum, Marriott, Merrick Ave
LIRP Photo Album Set 3: Finish Line 10k, then Half, Full, and some Awards

Same LIRP photos but posted on RSU with a search by name feature
Click Here

2018 Photos:
Island Photography was the official race Photographer but unfortunately these photos were not free this year.
As we stated above, free photos began in 2019 under the new race direction of Race Awesome.

You can see photos from our OTHER AWESOME EVENTS by 
CLICKING HERE: for all photo albums by event date
CLICKING HERE: for all photo albums by event name

RACE DETAILS / START

• What time does my race start?
  • The 5k starts at 8:00 pm, Friday, May 2nd.
  • The 10k starts at 08:00 am, Saturday, May 3rd.
  • The 1k starts at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 3rd.
  • The 13.1 & 26.2 mile start at 7:30 am, Sunday, May 4th.
• Where are the start lines?
  • The 5k starts at the actual finish line.
  • The 1k starts just at the end of the finisher chute.
  • The 10k, 13.1 & 26.2 mile starts are located on Park Blvd., next to the finish line festival area.
• Where are the restrooms located?
  
  • We will have portajohns located adjacent to the start lines of each race. All the restrooms in the park will also be open. 

PACKET PICK-UP / EXPO

• Where is Packet Pick-up?
  • Packet pick-up & the EXPO are located at the Marathon finish line area. Use the simple address of Park Blvd., Westbury, NY 11590. This will get you into the center of the Park. You will see a tremendous amount of signage to guide you to the finish line area.
  • ATHLETES THAT PAID FOR VIP can get their packets on Sunday.
  • FULL DETAILS AND TIMES can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/LongIslandMarathon/Page-7 
• I can't make it to Packet Pick-up. Can a friend pick up my race number? 
  • Yes, but your friend will need a printout of your registration confirmation.
• You said we need to know our BIB# to pick up our packet. Where do I find my BIB#?
  • Click the link and enter the required info https://runsignup.com/Race/RegistrationLookup/?raceId=41211
• Can I register at packet pick-up?
  • Yes, we will have registration and will accept CREDIT CARD ONLY. However, NO PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted.
• Can I change the event distance at packet pick-up?
  
  • Yes, just ask for assistance at the registration table, BEFORE PICKING UP YOUR BIB#. We will need to assign you a new BIB# that coincides with that race distance.
• Can I defer my entry?
  • As per our refund policy you can, up until April 1st. There is a $35 fee. After April 1st there are no more deferrals.
• Is there a shuttle bus from the LIRR train to the EXPO/Packet Pick-up?
  • Unfortunately, we are not able to provide this service. Please use a taxi, Uber, Lyft, or similar transportation.

COURSES ETC.

• Where can I find the course maps?
  • Marathon https://runsignup.com/Race/LongIslandMarathon/Page-8
  • Half Marathon https://runsignup.com/Race/LongIslandMarathon/Page-9
  • 10k https://runsignup.com/Race/LongIslandMarathon/Page-10
  • 5k https://runsignup.com/Race/LongIslandMarathon/Page-11
  • 1k https://runsignup.com/Race/LongIslandMarathon/Page-12
• Is this Marathon a Boston Qualifier?
  
  • Yes, our course is certified by USA Track & Field, and the event is a sanctioned race. 
• Are there cut-off times?
  • Yes, the Marathon will enforce a strict 15-minute mile minimum pace. If you have not passed 13 miles before the 3 hour and 2-minute mark (10:50 am), you will be turned to the finish line.
  • There are no cut-off times for the 1k, 5k, 10k or Half Marathon.
• Are there pacers?
  • Yes, for the Half & Full Marathons.
• What is the course elevation?
  •  Click on the course map links above and use the interactive maps. They have the elevation!
• Your course maps show the wrong distance, don't you people know how long a Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10k etc. actually are?
  • Yes, the maps show 26.4, 13.4 & 6.4 miles. These maps are using Google Earth routes via various platforms. We can not manipulate the mileage that it shows without cutting out some of the course. Use the maps to identify and learn the route; that's all they are for. The measured distance by our USA Track and Field course measurer (Gary Westerfield) is accurate.
  • The marathon has an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles; 26 miles 385 yards).
  • The half marathon is 21.0975 km (13 mi 192½ yd)—half the distance of a marathon.
  • The 10k run is 10,000 meters or 6.2137 miles (or approximately 32,808.4 feet).
• Are jogging strollers allowed?
  • Not in the 26.2 mile, 13.1 mile events.
  • YES, the 5k & 10k run welcomes jogging strollers. (Please note: there are no age group awards for athletes running with strollers).
• What's on the course for Nutrition? How often are there water stops? Are there portajohns?
  
  • Yes, every water stop has a portajohn. Full details on Hydration/Nutrition can be found by following the link https://runsignup.com/Race/LongIslandMarathon/Page-20 
• Are Camelbaks allowed?
  • NO, CAMELBAK's, as well as Backpacks, are not allowed on the course. They are viewed as a security risk, and if you use either, you will be removed from the course by the Police.

ATHLETE TRACKING & TIMING

• Can my family track me?
  • Yes, they can. Please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/LongIslandMarathon/Page-14 to learn about our tracking app.
• Are there Timing/split mats?
  • Yes, we will have timing mats every 5 miles.
• How do I get my results and splits?
  • Race results are posted LIVE online at https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/41211 If you signed up for TEXT messaging, they will be sent to you soon after you cross the finish line. We also have a results kiosk at the finish line for printouts.
• Is the race chip-timed or gun-timed?
  
  • All races are timed using timing chips. The start line for the 1k, 5k & 10k are on gun-time; the 13.1 mile and 26.2 mile start line use chip-timing.

BAG DROP

• Is there a bag check/drop for these events?
  • We will have a bag check ONLY for the events on Sunday.
• Where and how do I drop my bag on Sunday?
  • Bag drop is located outside the race site area. See FULL DETAILS for bag check at https://runsignup.com/Race/LongIslandMarathon/Page-18
• Will the bags be secure?
  
  • Yes, very secure. All bags will be checked by the BOMB SQUAD. Please note, you will need your race BIB to claim your bag. Bag Claim will be in the EXPO tent...

RACE DAY PARKING.

• I am doing the 5k on Friday. Where do I park?
  • There are no road closures or challenges for Friday's 5k. Please come and park in any lot inside Eisenhower Park, at ANY TIME before your event.
• I am doing the 10k on Saturday and or 1k on Saturday. Where do I park?
  • ATTENTION SATURDAY ATHLETES:- PLEASE NOTE, there are no road closures or challenges OUTSIDE OF THE PARK. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION, PARK BLVD WILL CLOSE AT 7:30 AM AND REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL 9:30 AM on SATURDAY. DURING THE 10K RUN. Please arrive early. The best parking lots inside Eisenhower Park are Fields 6, 6a & 2. Please note all these lots are located inside the park off of Park Blvd.
• Are the shuttle buses running on Saturday or Sunday?
  • No, there is no need for off-site parking on Saturday or Sunday. Therefore, there will be no shuttles on Saturday or Sunday.
• Are there shuttle buses from the LIRR train station on Saturday or Sunday?
  • Unfortunately, we are not able to provide this service. Please use a taxi, Uber, Lyft or similar transportation.
• Where can I park in Eisenhower Park on Marathon Sunday? 
  • The best parking lots inside Eisenhower Park are  Fields 6, 6a & 2. Please note, all these lots are located inside the park off of Park Blvd. which CLOSES at the Hempstead Turnpike entrance at 6 am. The Merrick Ave./Stewart Ave. entrance will close at 6:30 am.
    Full details at https://runsignup.com/Race/LongIslandMarathon/Page-4 
• Where is OFF-SITE parking?
  • There is no official off-site parking
• Can I get dropped off at the race site on race morning? If so, where?
  
  • The best place to be dropped off is at the corner of East Meadow Ave. & Hempstead Turnpike. Please use the lights to cross into the park.
• Are there parking attendants? 
  • Yes, we will have parking attendants. Please be sure to lock your car. We are not responsible for valuables left in your car.
• If I park inside Eisenhower Park on Sunday, when can I leave?
  • If you park in the lots on Park Blvd. (lot 6, 6A, 5, 3 or 2), you will be able to leave via Hempstead. after 10:30 am.
    If you park in the lots on Merrick Ave (lot 1 and 1A), you will not be able to leave until after 12noon.
• Is there a shuttle service from the hotels? 
  • The race is not providing shuttles from the area hotels. We suggest checking with your hotel and seeing if they offer the service.

ROAD CLOSURES (ONLY HAPPEN ON SUNDAY)

• What roads are closed?
  • PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF CLOSURES.
• HERE IS A TIP ON HOW BEST TO AVOID CHALLENGES:
  • ARRIVE BEFORE 6 AM! 
  • Arriving before 6 a.m. means you don't need to worry about road closures.
  • You can park in ANY lot in Eisenhower Park (except Field #5).
  • You will have ZERO STRESS race morning!
  • There will be NO lines for the PortoJohns!
  • You will be relaxed and stress-free before the race start. 

SPECTATORS. 

• PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR BEST VIEWING AND SPECTATOR PARKING.
  • https://runsignup.com/Race/LongIslandMarathon/Page-19
• Can my family/friends see the start of the race?
  • YES, spectators have their own corrals in the middle of Park Blvd. that will allow you to watch the starts happening on both sides of Park Blvd.
• If they watch the start, are the spectators stuck in the park all day?
  
  • They may not want to leave! We will have amazing bands, food trucks, and a sensational post-race festival and finish line area this year.
  • If you park in the lots on Park Blvd. (lot 6, 6A, 5, 3 or 2), you will be able to leave via Hempstead turnpike. after 8:30 am.
  • If you park in the lots on Merrick Ave. (lot 1 and 1A), you will not be able to leave until after 12:30 pm.
• Can my spectators bring pets?
  • Only service animals are allowed.
• Can my kids/family/friends run down the finish line with me?
  • As much as we love this, the answer is NO. The finish line is a SECURE AREA.
• Can my spectators get into the park after the race starts?
  • Yes, the Stewart Ave. entrance will open to traffic around 8:30 - 9:00 am.

PHOTOS

• How much does the digital athlete photo package cost?
  • all photos are FREE
• Ok, how do I get my AWESOME FREE photos?
  • Over 50,000 photos will be taken. They need to be sorted and tagged with bib#'s. They will be available to download by the Wednesday after the race right here on RunSignUp with your results
  • We will also have candid shots, and these photos will be published on our Facebook and social media pages. 
  • Be sure that your bib# shows in the photo by placing your bib on your front torso or chest. This way you can easily find your photos with a simple name or bib# search, right here on RunSignUp under the photo's menu tab above!

MISCELLANEOUS

• My shirt doesn't fit, can I change sizes?
  • You can exchanges sizes of unworn shirts after your event/race is complete, ONLY at the RACE-SITE, and only if we have extra shirts!
• I decided not to race, can I get my shirt?
  • Yes, but only if you come to the EXPO and pick up your race packet. We will not mail shirts post-race if you are not in the Virtual Race.
• Will I get a finisher medal?
  
  • Yes, all athletes in all events will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
• Who gets an award?
  • For the 5k, 10k, 13.1 & 26.2-mile events, The Top Three Males and Females OVERALL.
  • For individual Age Groups, The Top Three Males & Females in each Age Group :13-15 (Junior), 16-18 (High School), 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
  • Clydesdale & Athena: The Top Three in each category.
  • For Wheelchair: The Top Three Males & Females.
    • Hand-cycle participants are not included in the "Wheelchair Division" rankings.  At this time, awards are not given to hand-cycle participants.ed in the "Wheelchair Division" rankings.  At this time, awards are not given to hand-cycle participants.
  • There are no awards or timing for the JUST FOR FUN 1k Run. This kids race is all about having fun and participating. All will receive a race number, t-shirt and finishers medal. 

How to make beautiful photo prints of your memorable free race photos.

Yes, all of these race photos are Free!

IMPORTANT-How to download your photos
We upload all race photos to this website, RunSignUp (RSU), at 2400 pixels on the long side for 2021 & 2022. If you use the download arrow (located by hovering over any photo) to download the photo, you will get the original 2400 pixel photo image.
If you do a “print screen” or “right click Save as” procedure on the photo, to copy the photo, you WILL NOT get the full 2400 pixel photo image. Yes, you do want the full resolution image for highest quality printing! So please use the download arrow.

Where to download your race photos
It’s easy to download your race photos from our RSU photo search results page, and then place the photos into a folder on your computer hard drive. Then you can simply upload (send) the folder to an online photo printing website of your choice like, Walmart Photo, CVS, etc., Next, you simply select and edit the photos online that you want to print. Pick the size (4x6, 5x7, 8x10, etc) and you just follow their simple online instructions.

The photos you download from our search results page are 2400 pixels on the long side. This resolution is good for prints up to 8x10 ( @ 200-240 dots/inch) as long as you do not crop the photo to less than 2000 pixels.

Step1: To save your photos
Just click on the “arrow down” when hovering your curser over any photo, on our photos page, and save it to your computer hard drive in its own folder. Call the folder “My LIM Photos”.
Some computers will automatically save the photo in a “Downloads” folder and then we recommend you move the photo to your new “My LIM Photos” folder.

Step 2: Log into your favorite photo printing website and upload the folder you called “My LIM Photos”. Just follow their directions for adding folders and or image files, for upload. 
Alternately you can just copy your “My LIM Photos” folder to a USB thumb drive and take this to any walk-in photo printing store. The store employees will sometimes be available to help you with the printing procedure and options.

Step 3: Select the picture or pictures you want to print, pick the size (4x6, 5x7, etc), position (crop) each photo to the desired size, and make any other adjustments in their menu like straightening, exposure, filters, etc.

Step 4: Proceed to the checkout, select how you would like to receive these photos, and pay!

NOTE: If you plan on printing a lot of photos, we recommend that you first try printing a few, so you can see the results, and then make any adjustments necessary!
Also be aware that different photo printing equipment in different stores may produce varying results.

The following are 2 Photo printing websites you can check out, but there are many others that you can try.

Walmart Photo
At the time of this race, Walmart has listed $0.09 cent 4x6 prints, $0.59 5x7 prints, and $2.84 8x10 prints!
CVS Photo

Click here to go to the Photos Search Page here on RSU
Just enter your name or bib# to find your free photos

GO TO RUNSIGNUP.COM AND CLICK ON YOUR PROFILE

GO TO YOUR UPCOMING RACES AND CLICK SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS

ENTER YOUR TIME OR UPLOAD YOUR DATA

BE SURE TO UPLOAD AND SHARE YOUR PHOTOS

Hydration stations are located basically every 2 miles on the course. You can view the locations on our online course maps, this also includes the medical aid stations.

Each hydration station will have Water and electrolytes, be it Gatorade or something similar. Stations after mile 10 will also have Coke, Bananas, and Pretzels. Please note water stops will NOT have Gels/Gu's etc. If you train on Gels or Gu's, you will want to carry your own in a fuel belt or race belt. CAMELBAK's or Backpacks are not allowed on the course, they are viewed as a security risk and you will be removed from the course by the police.

#stayhydrated

LIVE BANDS, all weekend long at the Long Island Food Truck Festival, presented by Newsday's FEED ME, next to the Health & Fitness EXPO

INTERACTIVE COURSE MAP CLICK HERE

 

USATF Course certificate can be download by clicking on the PDF

 

This years EXPO Is located under the Marquee Tent, by the Finish line in Eisenhower Park, on Park Blvd, Westbury, NY.

 

FRIDAY RACE WEEKEND

• 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Long Island Health & Fitness EXPO Athletes participating in the 1k, 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & CHALLENGE EVENTS can pick up their BIBS & Race Packets at the EXPO

SATURDAY RACE WEEKEND

• 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. BIBS & Race Packet Pickup & RaceDay Registration for 10k & 1k Athletes only. Located at the EXPO tent.
• 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Packet Pickup & RaceDay Registration for 1k Athletes, Half Marathon, Full Marathon. Located at the EXPO tent.
• 10:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Athletes participating in the Half Marathon & Full Marathon can pick up their BIBS & Race Packets at the EXPO

SUNDAY RACE WEEKEND

• 6:15 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. VIP ATHLETE RaceDay Packet Pickup. Athletes who paid for the VIP RaceDay Pickup can pick up their BIBS & Race Packets for the Half Marathon & Full Marathon at the EXPO Tent.

 

IMPORTANT: PROPER BIB# PLACEMENT

Place your Bib on your CHEST OR ABDOMEN FACING FRONT, Not on your side or on your back!
The photos on RunSignUp will be easily searchable by your name or Bib# if your Bib# clearly shows in the photo.
Click here for more info

A new race course with a new start line location means new parking plans. Please pay attention!

ATTENTION FRIDAY ATHLETES:- PLEASE NOTE, there are no road closures or challenges for Fridays 5k events, please come and park in any lot inside Eisenhower Park, at ANY TIME before your event.

ATTENTION SATURDAY ATHLETES:- PLEASE NOTE, there are no road closures or challenges OUTSIDE OF THE PARK. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION, PARK BLVD WILL CLOSE AT 7:45 AM AND REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL 9:30 AM on SATURDAY. DURING THE 10K RUN. Please arrive early. Best parking lots inside Eisenhower Park are  Fields 6, 6a & 2. Please note all these lots are located inside the park off of Park Blvd. 

EISENHOWER PARKING LOTS WILL FILL UP FAST ON MARATHON SUNDAY

SUNDAY PARKING

Best parking lots inside Eisenhower Park are  Fields 6, 6a & 2. Please note all these lots are located inside the park off of Park Blvd. which CLOSES at the Hempstead Turnpike entrance at 6 am. The Merrick Ave./Stewart Ave. entrance will close at 6:30 am. 

The challenge is if entering Park Blvd. at the Merrick Ave./Stewart Ave. entrance, you must come from North of Stewart Ave. (example Old County Road), as Merrick Ave,. & Hempstead Turnpike will start to experience closings as we need to set up all the traffic barrels, cones, and barricades for the race.

HERE IS A TIP ON HOW BEST TO AVOID CHALLENGES: ARRIVE BEFORE 6 AM!

• Arriving before 6 am means you don't need to worry about road closures.
• You can park in ANY lot in Eisenhower Park (except Field #5).
• You will have ZERO STRESS race morning!
• There will be NO lines for the PortoJohns!
• You will be relaxed and stress-free before race start. 

At 6:30 am, we will need to close Park Blvd. so we can set up the start lines and allow athletes to warm up on the road, etc. If you arrive late, you will need to park outside of Eisenhower Park and find your own way into the park. 

CLICK HERE for the INTERACTIVE GOOGLE MAP

LI MARATHON 2024 ~ ROAD CLOSURES

SUNDAY MAY 4th, 2025  /  RACE STARTS 7:30 A.M.

All road closures are ultimately decided by the Nassau County Police Department. Roads may be closed earlier, may remain closed longer, or may reopen sooner than the times posted here. All times listed are approximate.

• Charles Lindbergh Blvd. (Entire loop) 6:00 A.M. - 1 P.M.
• Stewart Avenue (Merchant’s Concourse / Endo Blvd to Merrick Ave) 6:45 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
• Merrick Avenue (Stewart Ave to Hempstead Tpke) 5:00 A.M. - 1 P.M.
• Park Blvd (Hempstead Tpke to Merrick Ave) 6:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.

Other Closures:

• Meadowbrook State Parkway exits and entrances to and from Charles Lindbergh Blvd (Nassau Coliseum, Nassau Community College and Eisenhower Park exits), as well as the exit onto E/B Stewart Ave, will be closed from 6:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M.
• Eisenhower Park's Park Blvd. will not allow through traffic between 5:00 A.M and 10:30 A.M. Public parking in sections of the Park will be permitted until 6:30AM.

 

FIRST OF ALL, AGAIN FOR 2025, SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED AT THE START LINES! This is a massive change from previous years. Spectators have their own corrals in the middle of Park Blvd that will allow you to watch the starts happening on both sides of Park Blvd. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, ON MARATHON SUNDAY SPECTATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED ANY BAGS IN THE START LINE SPECTATOR AREAS. IF YOU BRING A BAG TO THE START LINE AREA YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE. 

SECOND OF ALL, WE HAVE LIVE ATHLETE TRACKING!
Sign Up for Free Live Tracking at this year's Jovia Long Island Marathon
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RACEJOY TRACKING APP.

LIVE PHONE TRACKING
Supporting spectators can track you live in a map view as you progress along the racecourse.
NearMe alerts let spectators know you are drawing near.

GPS PROGRESS ALERTS
Receive continual progress updates as you complete the course! Audio updates are typically sent at every mile and include pace, elapsed time, and estimated finish time. Option to have progress posted real-time to your Facebook and Twitter walls.

SEND-A-CHEER
Receive and send fun, motivational audio cheers.
Use RaceJoy’s Text-to-Cheer to send custom messages.
Start sending cheers to others doing the race at any time!

10k RACE SPECTATORS
We highly recommend that you come to the Park with your athletes for the race start to see your athletes off and then move to the finish line area to cheer them on as they run down the finisher chute.

13.1-mile HALF MARATHON SPECTATORS.
We highly recommend that you come to the Park with your athletes for the race start to see your athletes off and then move to the finish line area to cheer them on as they run down the finisher chute.

26.2-mile MARATHON SPECTATORS 
We highly recommend that you come to the Park with your athletes for the race start to see your athletes off. Hang out and enjoy the Park, you can see your athletes pass through the half way point. Then move to the finish line area to cheer them on as they run down the finisher chute.

WHATEVER YOU DO!
Make sure your athlete has downloaded the RaceJoy App to their phone and that they carry their phone during the race. Additionally, make sure your spectator has also downloaded the RaceJoy App to their phone. This will make tracking you, EASY for your spectators.

TRACKING VIRTUAL MILES / DISTANCE

BEST PRACTICES
The Race Starts on SEPTEMBER 1st, you can start to post your results from 12:01am. It's your choice to run 5k, 10k, 13.1 miles, 26.2miles or as many miles as you can for the month of September. Results must be uploaded by 11:59pm on September 30th, IT'S BEST TO ENTER YOUR DISTANCE ON THE DAY YOU DID IT!

WHICH MILES/KILOMETERS COUNT? 
That's an important question;

Sure, you are self reporting, and we are not requiring "proof", but what miles (or kilometers) should count?

This should only be the distances you cover when you actually go out to run (or walk), and yes, doing the miles indoors on a  treadmill does count... ellipticals do not count!  

You get the IDEA, these are the rules, Honesty is needed on your behalf.  You now know and understand the rules!

 

The Long Island Marathon Health and Fitness EXPO. BECOME A VENDOR CLICK HERE

Long Island Health & Fitness EXPO, to be held over 2 days in a premium marquee tent at the start/finish line area of the 2025 Jovia Long Island Marathon.

The Health & Fitness Expo will be held on Friday, May 2nd, from 3 pm - 7:30 pm, and Saturday, May 3rdh, 8 am - 5 pm. The EXPO will welcome fitness vendors from all across the island & country, as well as the sponsors of the Long Island Marathon.

Outdoor booths are available on Friday, May 3rd, from 3 pm - 7:30 pm, and Saturday, May 4th, 8 am - 5 pm. & Sunday, May 5th, 6 am - 1 pm.

This family-friendly health and fitness weekend is aimed at motivating people to engage in a healthy lifestyle within their community. This free, non-ticketed event will be open to the general public. Visitors to the Health & Fitness Expo will have the opportunity to sample nutritious food, try out the latest exercise equipment, test-drive technology, explore recovery products, listen to lectures from industry professionals and pro-athletes.

Do you have a food Truck and want to be a part of this weekend? Contact Adam at Dover Catering to reserve your spot. Ph:- 516-933-4444 Email Adam@DoverGroupNY.com

What does this actually mean? During the Jovia Long Island Marathon weekend, in Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Museums Eisenhower Memorial Park, we will have food trucks set up around the Long Island Health & Fitness EXPO and Post Race Festival. If you are bringing family and friends to the race site, they now will be able to get food, drinks, etc while they wait to cheer you across the finish line.

Previous Year's Food Trucks 

Amanda Bananas

The Sausage Kings

All American Wontons

Exotic Bowls

Authentic Greek Food Truck

NAO Caribbean

Greekish Rican Grill

Crepes & Bake Truck

Bubbles & Bowls

FAST Eddies

First Class Concessions

Milk and Sugar Truck

Waffle Chick

Vice Donuts

Terry & Yaki

eXtreme Empanadas

1K JUST FOR KIDS: T-Shirt

Virtual 1k: T-Shirt

Virtual 5k: T-Shirt

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 5K: T-Shirt

10K RUN: T-Shirt

Virtual 10k: T-Shirt

HALF MARATHON: T-Shirt

Virtual Half Marathon: T-Shirt

Virtual 22.4: T-Shirt

22.4 MILE CHALLENGE: T-Shirt

Virtual Marathon: T-Shirt

MARATHON: T-Shirt

Virtual 35.5: T-Shirt

35.5 MILE CHALLENGE: T-Shirt