Sunday, September 13
(Long Island, NY) More than 3,200 runners from 22 states and four countries will be running in the Inaugural Suffolk County Marathon & Half Marathon starting at Heckscher State Park. All net proceeds from the event will go towards enhancing and expanding veterans’ services in Suffolk County.
The Suffolk Marathon serves as a last chance qualifier race for the 2016 Boston Marathon, and is projected to generate nearly $8 million in economic benefits for the region.
In addition to the races being held, a Taste of Long Island Festival, in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative, Long Island Wine Council, Project 9 Line, Long Island Music Hall of Fame, and Don Audio, will be held at Heckscher State Park commencing at 9:00am, highlighting the region’s local businesses such as craft breweries, award-winning wines, produce, musical entertainment and much more.
Sponsors of the event include but are not limited to: Presenting Sponsors-NS-LIJ Health Systems, Distinguished Sponsors: St. Joseph’s College, Canon USA, Catholic Health Services, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, WBAB/WBLI, and Blue Point Brewery
WHO:
- Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (runner)
- 3,200 runners – including military veterans and active service men and women
- Thousands of spectators watching from the course and/or viewing parties
- Suffolk County Legislature
- Greater Long Island Running Club
WHEN:
- Sunday, September 13, 2015, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Races begin at 8:00 a.m.
Taste of Long Island Festival opens at 9:00 a.m.
Where:
- Heckscher State Park
1 Heckscher State Parkway
East Islip, NY 11730
Both races begin and end at Heckscher State Park. The marathon courses travel through vibrant downtowns on the south shore in Oakdale, Sayville, Bayport, Blue Point and Patchogue on Montauk Highway. The turnaround for the marathon is just east of South Ocean Avenue in Patchogue before heading back to Heckscher State Park. The half marathon travels up Heckscher State Parkway and through the Bayard Cutting Arboretum onto Montauk Highway, turning around at St. John’s University in Oakdale back onto Montauk Highway and finishing in the park.
