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

Long Island offers races for beginners and avid runners nearly every weekend this summer. Hit the pavement and take on a walk, 5k or 10k for a good cause.

LONG ISLAND ROAD RUNNERS CLUB EVENING SERIES

5k race begins at 7 p.m., all races preceded by kids' fun run at 6:30 p.m., meet at field house near Parking Field 2.

• Date 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 12 except July 1 (no run), Eisenhower Park, Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue, East Meadow.
• Fee $15 per race, $20 race day; free for fun run.
• More info lirrc.org, 516-797-2685.

JUNE

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 27, 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 regsrc.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 June 30; $15 fun run.
• 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 5, 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 AND 10K RUN/WALK

5k and 10k to benefit the families of fallen law enforcement officers, opening ceremony at 7:30 a.m., ½-mile fun run at 7:45 a.m., 5k and 10k at 8:15 a.m.

• Date 8:15 a.m. July 11, Suffolk County Police Department-4th Precinct, 727 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Smithtown.
• Fee 5k: $40 before June 20, $45 after, $50 race day; 10k: $45 before June 20, $50 after, $55 race day; free for fun run.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

RUNNER’S EDGE LONG ISLAND WOMEN’S 5K RUN

5k run starts at Lincoln Street and Intervale Avenue, ¼-mile fun run begins at 8 a.m.

• Date 8:30 a.m. July 11, Farmingdale High School, Lincoln Street and Intervale Avenue, Farmingdale.
• Fee 5k: $35 before June 12, $40 after, $45 race day; free for fun run.
• 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 a.m., held at Field 2.

• Date 8:30 a.m. July 12, Eisenhower Park, Merrick and Stewart avenues, 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 12, Bellport Bandshell, 55 Bellport Lane, Bellport.
• Fee $35 by June 20, $40 after, $45 race day; free for fun run.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

JOE KOZIARZ MEMORIAL 5K RUN & WALK

5k run/walk to benefit local charities, check-in from 7-8:15 a.m., fun run at 8:15 a.m.

• Date 8:30 a.m. July 18, Village Marina, 1 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach.
• Fee $30 by June 21, $35 after and day of race; free for fun run.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-428-7701.

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

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN/WALK

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

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

CBIZ LONG ISLAND WORKPLACE CHALLENGE

3.5-mile run/walk for teams from local companies, benefits local charities. Check-in from 2-6:15 p.m., festivities at 5 p.m., race begins at 7 p.m.

• Date 7 p.m. July 28, Jones Beach State Park, 2400 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh.
• Fee $35 by June 15, $40 by July 27.
• More info cbizworkplacechallenge.com, 516-359-9409.

AUGUST

SOUTHAMPTON RACE OF HOPE

5k to raise awareness and funds for depression research.

• Date 8:30 a.m. Aug. 2, Agawam Park, 51 Pond Lane, Southampton.
• Fee $44 by June 6, $49 by July 12, $55 by Aug. 1, $60 race day.
• More info southampton.raceofhopeseries.com, 212-716-1672.

COMMACK VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5K RUN/WALK

5k to benefit prehospital emergency care and transportation for residents in the Commack area. Fun run at 8:30 a.m.

• Date 9 a.m. Aug. 8, Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 200 Burr Rd., Commack.
• Fee $28 by July 17, $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 8:30 a.m., 4-mile run at 9 a.m.; five age groups from 10 and younger to 80-plus, check-in at Sayville Running Company at 35 Overton St.

• Date 9:30 a.m. Aug. 8, The Common Ground at Rotary Park, 46 Gillette Ave., Sayville.
• Fee $30 by June 22, $35 by July 26, $40 after.
• More info regsrc.com, 631-589-5700.

DIRTY SOCK 10K RUN

10k to help support local food pantries and soup kitchens, featuring post-race refreshments and raffles.

• Date 8 a.m. Aug. 9, Babylon Memorial Grade School, 169 Park Ave., Babylon.
• Fee $45 by Aug. 1, $50 after, $55 race day.
• More info dirtysockrun.com.

NCPD POLICE OFFICER 5K MEMORIAL RUN

5k in memory of Nassau County Police Officer Gary R. Farley, kids' 1k fun run starts at 6:30 a.m.

• Date 7 a.m. Aug. 10, Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow.
• Fee $39-$49, $55 race day; middle/high school: $34-$44, $50 race day; fun run: $15, $20 race day.
• More info raceawesome.com.

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. 15, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 300 Steamboat Rd., Kings Point.
• Fee Free.
• More info usmmaalumni.com, 516-482-5274.

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. 15, 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 run/walk to benefit breast health care and empower people affected by breast cancer. Fun run at 8:30 a.m.

• Date 9 a.m. Aug. 16, Southampton Intermediate School, 70 Leland Lane, Southampton.
• Fee $50; free for fun run.
• More info ellenhermanson.org, 631-907-1952.

ELITEFEATS SUMMER PARTY 5K

5k run/walk featuring post-race party with live entertainment, food and refreshments, check-in starts at 5:30 p.m., held at Field 2.

• Date 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow.
• Fee $15.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

ISLIP TERRACE FIRE DEPARTMENT 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. 22, 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.

SOUND TO BAY 5K & 10K RUN/WALK

5k and 10k run/walk hosted by the Jamesport Fire Department.

• Date 9 a.m. Aug. 23, Jamesport Town Beach, Town Beach Road, Jamesport.
• Fee $35.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

RACE TO END ALZ

5k fun run to benefit Alzheimer’s charities.

• Date 8:30 a.m. Aug. 29, The Common Ground at Rotary Park, 46 Gillette Ave., Sayville.
• Fee $35.
• More info regsrc.com, 631-589-5700.

SEPTEMBER

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. 5, 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.

RUNNER’S EDGE MAIN STREET MILE

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

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 5, 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.

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

SMITH POINT BRIDGE 5K RUN FOR LITERACY

5k run for literacy, check-in from 7:30-8:30 a.m., shotgun start at 9 a.m. Proceeds support the Community Family Literacy Project.

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 12, Smith Point County Park, County Rd. 46, Shirley.
• Fee $30, $35 race day.
• More info 5kbridgerun.communitylibrary.org, 631-399-1511, ext. 1007.

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 8:40 a.m.

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 13, Indian Island County Park, Cross River Drive, Riverhead.
• Fee $30, $10 ages 6-12.
• More info elihfoundation.org, 631-477-5164.

GABBY PETITO FOUNDATION 5K RUN/WALK

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

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 19, Corey Beach, 1 Corey Ave., Blue Point.
• Fee $35 by May 19, $40 after, $45 race day; ages 12 and younger: $20, $25 race day.
• More info sayvillerunning.com, 631-589-5700.

OVER THE BRIDGE RUN 5K & 10K

5k and 10k run/walk to honor Hampton Bays and Lions Club icon J. Ronald Scott. Check-in at Hampton Bays Middle School, from 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. 19, 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.

WANTAGH WARRIOR 9/11 MEMORIAL 5K

5k run/walk through the streets of Wantagh, check-in is 7:15-8:20 a.m., 1k kids' fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.

• Date 9 a.m. Sept. 20, 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.

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. 26, 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 1966, all ages welcome.

• Date 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27, Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., North Babylon.
• Fee $60 by Sept. 7, $65 after, $70 race day.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

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. 27, Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon.
• Fee $40, $45 race day.
• More info licares.org, 631-582-3663 x127.

POQUOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 5K RUN/WALK

5k to benefit the Village of Poquott, 400m fun run at 9:30 a.m.

• Date 10 a.m. Sept. 27, California Park, 72 Washington St., East Setauket.
• Fee $30; free for fun run.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

OCTOBER

NORTHWELL HEALTH GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN

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

• Date 7:30 a.m. Oct. 3, Bay Shore Marina, South Clinton Avenue, Bay Shore.
• Fee Half-marathon: $59-$89, $84-$99 race day; 10k: $49-$74, $74-$84 race day; 5k: $34-$54, $54-$59 race day.
• More info raceawesome.com.

JACK’S RUN 5K RUN/WALK

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

• Date 8:30 a.m. Oct. 3, Eisenhower Park, Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow.
• Fee $25, $30 race day.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK

Walk benefits breast cancer research, patient services and advocacy, check-in at 9 a.m.

• Date 10 a.m. Oct. 3 (rain date: Oct. 4), Grangabel Park, Peconic Ave., Riverhead.
• Fee Donations
• More info makingstrideswalk.org/easternlongisland, 800-227-2345, 212-492-8433.

GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE LONG ISLAND 5K RUN/WALK

5k, 1-mile walk and fun run to benefit Gigi’s Playhouse Long Island’s Down Syndrome Achievement Center, featuring post-race festivities.

• Date 9 a.m. Oct. 4, Shorefront Park, Rider Avenue and Smith Street, Patchogue.
• Fee $30 before Sept. 5, $35 before Oct. 1, $40 after; $20 for ages 11 and younger.
• More info elitefeats.com, 631-935-0493.

RUN THE VINEYARDS

5k and 8k run to benefit the New York Cancer Foundation, featuring live entertainment and a glass of wine at the finish line.

• Date 9 a.m. Oct. 4, Pindar Vineyards, 37645 Main St., Peconic.
• Fee 5k: $44 before June 1, $46 before July 5, $48 after, $50 race day; 8k: $46 before June 1, $48 before July 5, $50 after, $52 race day.
• More info gooddayforarun.com, 856-430-8250.

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 10 a.m., donations will be accepted, held at Field 6.

• Date 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4, Eisenhower Park, Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow.
• Fee Donations.
• More info act.alz.org/nassau, 631-315-6486.

5K RUN FOR THE RIDLEY

5k to benefit the New York Marine Rescue Center, check-in starts at 7 a.m.

• Date 8 a.m. Oct. 17, McDermott Ave., Riverhead.
• Fee $50.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

OYSTER BAY SUPERVISOR’S 5K

5k race through the heart of the hamlet of Oyster Bay.

• Date 9 a.m. Oct. 17, Townsend Square, Oyster Bay.
• Fee $35-$45 ($30-$40 Oyster Bay residents), $50 race day ($45 Oyster Bay residents).
• More info glirc.org, 516-349-7646.

SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON

5k at 9 a.m. and 1k kids' fun run at 11 a.m. on Oct. 17 in Gardiner County Park; 10k, half-marathon and full marathon start at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 18 in Babylon Village at Deer Park Ave. and Railroad Ave., supports services for veterans.

• Date 9 a.m. Oct. 17, Gardiner County Park, Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore; 7:30 a.m. Oct. 18, Deer Park Ave. and Railroad Ave., Babylon.
• Fee 5k: $29-$52, $60 race day; 10k: $59-$84, $95 race day; half-marathon: $89-$134, $145 race day; full marathon: $104-$154, $170 race day; fun run: $15, $20 race day.
• More info raceawesome.com.

TERRYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT 5K RUN/WALK

5k run/walk to benefit the Terryville Fire Department Company 2.

• Date 9 a.m. Oct. 17, Terryville Fire Department Station 2, 688 Old Town Rd., Port Jefferson Station.
• Fee $30.
• 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 10 a.m., donations will be accepted.

• Date 10:30 a.m. Oct. 17, Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank
• Fee Donations.
• More info act.alz.org/yaphank, 631-315-6494.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK

5-mile walk benefits breast cancer research, patient services and advocacy. Check-in at 7 a.m., rolling start at 7 a.m., held at Field 5.

• Date 7 a.m. Oct. 18, Jones Beach State Park, 2400 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh.
• Fee Donations.
• More info makingstrideswalk.org/longisland, 212-237-3875.

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 10 a.m., donations will be accepted.

• Date 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18, Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon.
• Fee Donations.
• More info act.alz.org/belmontlake, 631-315-6486.

GIVE LIFE NEW YORK 5K RUN/WALK

5k to raise awareness for organ donations, ¼-mile kids' fun run (ages 12 and younger) starts at 8 a.m., held at the Field House near Parking Fields 1 and 2.

• Date 8:30 a.m. Oct. 19, Eisenhower Park, Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue, East Meadow.
• Fee $25 by June 30, $30 by Aug. 15, $35 after, $45 race day; free for fun run.
• More info runsignup.com.

ELIZABETH FERRIS MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK

5k run/walk to benefit pancreatic cancer research, held at Field 1.

• Date 9:30 a.m. Oct. 25, Heckscher State Park, 1 Heckscher State Pkwy., East Islip.
• Fee $30, $35 race day.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.

MONSTER DASH 5K RUN/WALK

5k run/walk and 1-mile fun run hosted by the Stony Brook Fire Department, fun run starts at 9 a.m., costumes are encouraged.

• Date 9:30 a.m. Oct. 31, Stony Brook Fire Department Station 2, 1410 Stony Brook Rd., Stony Brook.
• Fee $30 before Sept. 26, $35 after; $20 fun run.
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-531-3323.