The Long Island Marathon was the 139th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 149th largest in 2022.
This year 17% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 10.2% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Long Island Marathon the 176th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 67th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.36 ranks it as the 125th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 6th fastest course in New York.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Long Island Marathon a PR Score of 99.36. This PR Score ranks it as the 88th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 5th fastest in New York.
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Long Island Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 106 feet (32m) Min Elevation: 63 feet (19m)
I loved this race. The course was a half marathon loop run twice. It was mostly flat and I enjoyed the variation that it offered - we started and ended in a park. We ran a lap of a track and stretches on bike/walking paths, as well as roads. I ran just over half of the race with a pacer, who did his job well. The volunteers were friendly and proactive in asking whether runners wanted Gatorade or water. The people working at the expo were similarly friendly and helpful. I don’t have any suggestions for race organizers in relation to my experience as a marathoner; however, I would suggest re-designing the half marathoners’ starting arrangements. This year, the marathoners started in the first corral, followed by the half marathoners. This meant that many half marathoners had to pass several slower marathoners to run their preferred paces. This didn’t impact me as a marathoner, but I think half marathoners would have a better experience if they were mixed with the marathoners and sorted by speed as opposed to race distance.
I'm a seasoned marathoner and have been to Boston, Houston, Indianapolis and this marathon is a hidden gem!! I will definitely be coming back. It was so well organized. There was lead bike support for female and male top runners for both the half and full marathons, excellent hydration stops and plenty of them. The crowds were great and so encouraging. It is 2 loops, they are a bit circuitous, but it didn't impact my race pace much. There were so many porta pots and I never had to wait, weather is usually good this time of year in NY. It was a great flat course. It felt like big race energy with a small town feel and there is also a food truck fair attached to the race, so there is a band with live music, food trucks, and seating/tables for after the race and even rides for children. I will be coming back and bringing my kids. Seriously a great race!
There are plenty of local hotels and the race is inside a large park where you can easily park the morning of the race and hang out and warm up within the park with ease and no stress.
JD's review of 2024 Long Island Marathon.
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5 Stars
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I loved this race. The course was a half marathon loop run twice. It was mostly flat and I enjoyed the variation that it offered - we started and ended in a park. We ran a lap of a track and stretches on bike/walking paths, as well as roads. I ran just over half of the race with a pacer, who did his job well. The volunteers were friendly and proactive in asking whether runners wanted Gatorade or water. The people working at the expo were similarly friendly and helpful. I don't have any suggestions for race organizers in relation to my experience as a marathoner; however, I would suggest re-designing the half marathoners' starting arrangements. This year, the marathoners started in the first corral, followed by the half marathoners. This meant that many half marathoners had to pass several slower marathoners to run their preferred paces. This didn't impact me as a marathoner, but I think half marathoners would have a better experience if they were mixed with the marathoners and sorted by speed as opposed to race distance.
Sam Smullen's review of 2017 Long Island Marathon.
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I didn't like the fact that they didn't have Gatorade at every water station. First Gatorade was at the Mile 4 then again at Mile 9. They did have Gatorade at every water station after Half and Full split after Mile 10.
4.2 Stars from 5 Reviews
