Marathon

Suffolk County Marathon

Long Island's county marathon runs from Babylon Village over the Robert Moses Causeway to a Bay Shore park finish, raising money for local veterans.

Race date2027 date TBD
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationBay Shore, New York
Boston qualifierYes
Get alertsRace record updated October 18, 2026BQ times

Quick facts

  • Point-to-point course from Babylon Village to Gardiner Park in Bay Shore.
  • Crosses the Robert Moses Causeway with open views of the Great South Bay.
  • Cumulative race proceeds for local veterans services have passed one million dollars.
  • Marathon runs Sunday of a two-day race weekend.

About the Suffolk County Marathon

Suffolk County's flagship fall race carries a clear mission: entries have raised more than one million dollars for local veterans services since the event began. The marathon anchors the Sunday of a two-day race weekend that also includes a half marathon, 10K, and Saturday 5K.

Course

The point-to-point route starts in the Village of Babylon and finishes at Gardiner Park in Bay Shore, with the signature miles crossing the Robert Moses Causeway above the Great South Bay. The causeway climb and open water views come with real exposure, so wind can shape the middle of the race.

Race-day weather

Mid-October on Long Island's south shore usually means 40s at the start and 50s to low 60s later. The causeway and shoreline sections sit open to the wind, which can matter more than temperature on the wrong day.

Past Suffolk County Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, October 18, 2026Results availableOpen results

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Suffolk County Marathon FAQ

When is the Suffolk County Marathon?

We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Suffolk County Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Does the Suffolk County Marathon have live tracking?

Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Suffolk County Marathon yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.

Is Suffolk County Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. Suffolk County 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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