Long Island Marathon
Long Island Marathon gives runners a festival weekend in East Meadow, with marathon day built into a larger Nassau County event rather than a one-race setup.
Quick facts
- Official event location is East Meadow at Eisenhower Park, not a generic Long Island city label.
- Part of a full weekend festival with Friday and Saturday events before the marathon.
- RunSignup already has 2026 timing and finisher routing in place.
- Good fit for runners who want a metro-area weekend with more infrastructure than a small local race.
About the Long Island Marathon
The Long Island Marathon is best understood as a full weekend production rather than just a Sunday race. That festival structure changes the feel of the event, especially for runners who want expo, multiple distances, and a more built-out experience.
Course
The official event is centered in East Meadow at Eisenhower Park, and the marathon works within that Nassau County weekend framework rather than trying to be a stripped-down minimalist race. It is a road marathon for runners who want an established metropolitan weekend without the size of a major.
Race-day weather
Early May on Long Island is often cool enough to race well, but coastal wind is the variable to respect. If the breeze gets active, the course can feel slower than the calendar slot suggests.
Past Long Island Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, May 4, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Long Island Marathon FAQ
When is the Long Island Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Long Island Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Is Long Island Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Long Island Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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