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Suffolk County Marathon

Babylon, United States • 17-27 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The 12th Annual Suffolk County Marathon is a multi-day running festival held in New York. The event supports local veterans' services and has raised over $1,000,000 for this cause to date. The weekend is divided into different race days, with shorter distances occurring on Saturday and longer distances taking place on Sunday.

Course Details

The marathon and half marathon courses are located on Long Island. These races begin in the Village of Babylon and finish at Gardiner County Park in Bay Shore. The route for these distances includes a crossing of the Robert Moses Causeway. Saturday's events, including the 5K and 1K kids run, both start and finish within Gardiner County Park.

Available Distances

Participants can choose from several individual races or multi-day challenges:

  • Marathon (42.2 km)
  • Half Marathon (21.1 km)
  • 10K Run
  • 5K Family Trail Run / Walk
  • 1K Kids Fun Run
  • Marathon & 5K (Combined Saturday and Sunday)
  • Half Marathon & 5K (Combined Saturday and Sunday)
  • 10K & 5K (Combined Saturday and Sunday)

The event also includes a virtual mission and challenge for those who wish to participate on their own schedule. Accessibility options for travel to the site include shuttle buses, train access, and ride-sharing services to the starting line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Babylon

Race information

Website Registration
Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Family Trail Run / Walk
1k Kids Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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