SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON
Suffolk County Marathon offers a scenic Long Island course with strong community support and a charitable mission.
Race Date
Oct 17, 2026
Location
BAY SHORE, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- BAY SHORE, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 29.3 Miles, 9.3 Miles, 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1K
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 7,059
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Suffolk County Marathon, now in its 12th year, has become a significant event on Long Island, drawing runners from approximately 17 states. With a median field size of around 2,121 finishers and a growing trend, the race offers a substantial running experience.
Runners can expect a scenic course, particularly for the Half and Full Marathon, which crosses the Robert Moses Causeway. The event is also deeply rooted in community service, having raised over $1,000,000 for local veterans' services to date, adding a meaningful dimension to the race day.
With a repeat-runner loyalty rate of about 28%, the Suffolk County Marathon is a cherished event. The race weekend includes multiple distances, ensuring a fit for various levels of runners, and the half marathon itself is a fast, certified course.
Race-provided description
The 12th Annual Suffolk County Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Sunday, October 18th, and the 5K will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026. Sunday's races will start in the Village of Babylon and Finisher in Gardiner Park, located at Montauk Hwy W, Bay Shore, NY 11706. Athletes running the Half & Full Marathon will run one of the most scenic courses on Long Island, as they cross the Robert Moses Causeway. Saturdays races will start and finish at Gardiner County Park. Each year, the Marathon raises money to benefit veterans and to date, the Suffolk County Marathon has raised over $1,000,000 for local veterans’ services.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Men's & Women's T-Shirts
Start Location
GARDINER COUNTY PARK, BAY SHORE, NY, 11706
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal, Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout757 years running
~2,121 finishers a year
growing or steady
28% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 17 states
winner 1:20:41
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
63°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 7,059 finishers actually crossed the line across 7 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
7,059
Median time
2:10:35
Latest turnout
1,309
States
20
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON?
The SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON is held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON take place?
It takes place in BAY SHORE, New York.
What distances does the SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 29.3 Miles, 9.3 Miles, 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1K.
Is the SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON course flat and good for a PR?
The SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
How many people run the SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON?
HalfRuns has finish records for 7,059 runners who have completed the SUFFOLK COUNTY MARATHON.
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