The Jovia Long Island Marathon Weekend

The Jovia Long Island Marathon Weekend is a cornerstone of New York's running calendar, drawing over 34,000 attendees and 4,200 athletes for three days of racing, music, and community celebration in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park. Now in its 50+ year, the event features a full race lineup: marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, family fun run, and kids' 1K, along with a virtual option. The weekend begins with a Friday Night Lights 5K and a lively Food Truck Festival and concert at Marathon Village. Sunday’s marathon and half marathon courses offer flat, fast routes ideal for PBs and Boston qualifiers. With funds raised for Nassau Parks Conservancy and Friends of Karen, the weekend blends athletic achievement with meaningful community impact.