From 1–3 May 2026, the Jovia Long Island Marathon Festival turns Eisenhower Park and surrounding roads into Long Island’s signature spring running weekend. Friday night hosts the 5 km “Friday Night Lights” run, Saturday brings the 10 km in the park and a 1 km kids’ fun run, and Sunday delivers the headline marathon and half marathon, along with the popular 35.5-mile (marathon + 10 km + 5 km) and 22.4-mile (half + 10 km + 5 km) challenge bundles. The courses are USATF-certified road routes that are famously flat and fast, starting and finishing around Eisenhower Park and using nearby parkways and local roads, making them attractive for personal bests and marathoners chasing Boston qualification. With in-person and virtual options, a race expo, food trucks and a lively festival atmosphere, the event caters to everyone from first-time fun-runners to seasoned distance athletes.
Races
Race Date:
01 May, 2026
On Friday 1 May 2026 at 8:00 p.m., the Friday Night Lights 5K (5K on the Dark Side) opens the weekend under the lights in Eisenhower Park, a family-friendly evening 5K produced by RaceAwesome.com that mixes a fun-run vibe with chip timing and the full festival atmosphere.
Race Date:
02 May, 2026
The 10K Run in the Park goes off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 8:00 a.m. from Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, a 10 km spring road race organised by RaceAwesome.com on a speedy park-and-parkway loop that serves as the Saturday headline event.
Race Date:
03 May, 2026
Also on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 7:30 a.m., the Half Marathon shares the Eisenhower Park start/finish and much of the marathon course, a 13.1-mile race produced by RaceAwesome.com and marketed as Long Island’s premier competitive half, with a flat profile ideal for PRs.
Race Date:
03 May, 2026
The Marathon takes place on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 7:30 a.m., starting and finishing in Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, New York, a flat, fast 26.2-mile road race produced by RaceAwesome.com for the Nassau County Parks Conservancy and presented by Jovia Financial Credit Union.
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FAQs
What is the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K?
How long is the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K?
Where does the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K?
How can I prepare for the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K?
On Friday 1 May 2026 at 8:00 p.m., the Friday Night Lights 5K (5K on the Dark Side) opens the weekend under the lights in Eisenhower Park, a family-friendly evening 5K produced by RaceAwesome.com that mixes a fun-run vibe with chip timing and the full festival atmosphere.
The Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K is 5km long.
The Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K takes place in East Meadow, NY, USA.
Runna classifies the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K?
On Friday 1 May 2026 at 8:00 p.m., the Friday Night Lights 5K (5K on the Dark Side) opens the weekend under the lights in Eisenhower Park, a family-friendly evening 5K produced by RaceAwesome.com that mixes a fun-run vibe with chip timing and the full festival atmosphere.
How long is the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K?
The Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K take place?
The Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K takes place in East Meadow, NY, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K?
Runna classifies the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jovia Long Island Friday Night Lights 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Long Island 10K?
How long is the Long Island 10K?
Where does the Long Island 10K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Long Island 10K?
How can I prepare for the Long Island 10K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Long Island 10K?
The 10K Run in the Park goes off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 8:00 a.m. from Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, a 10 km spring road race organised by RaceAwesome.com on a speedy park-and-parkway loop that serves as the Saturday headline event.
The Long Island 10K is 10km long.
The Long Island 10K takes place in East Meadow, NY, USA.
Runna classifies the Long Island 10K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Long Island 10K?
The 10K Run in the Park goes off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 8:00 a.m. from Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, a 10 km spring road race organised by RaceAwesome.com on a speedy park-and-parkway loop that serves as the Saturday headline event.
How long is the Long Island 10K?
The Long Island 10K is 10km long.
Where does the Long Island 10K take place?
The Long Island 10K takes place in East Meadow, NY, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Long Island 10K?
Runna classifies the Long Island 10K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Long Island 10K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Long Island 10K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon?
How long is the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon?
Where does the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon?
Also on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 7:30 a.m., the Half Marathon shares the Eisenhower Park start/finish and much of the marathon course, a 13.1-mile race produced by RaceAwesome.com and marketed as Long Island’s premier competitive half, with a flat profile ideal for PRs.
The Jovia Long Island Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Jovia Long Island Half Marathon takes place in East Meadow, NY, USA.
Runna classifies the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon?
Also on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 7:30 a.m., the Half Marathon shares the Eisenhower Park start/finish and much of the marathon course, a 13.1-mile race produced by RaceAwesome.com and marketed as Long Island’s premier competitive half, with a flat profile ideal for PRs.
How long is the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon?
The Jovia Long Island Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon take place?
The Jovia Long Island Half Marathon takes place in East Meadow, NY, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jovia Long Island Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jovia Long Island Marathon?
How long is the Jovia Long Island Marathon?
Where does the Jovia Long Island Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Jovia Long Island Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Jovia Long Island Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jovia Long Island Marathon?
The Marathon takes place on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 7:30 a.m., starting and finishing in Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, New York, a flat, fast 26.2-mile road race produced by RaceAwesome.com for the Nassau County Parks Conservancy and presented by Jovia Financial Credit Union.
The Jovia Long Island Marathon is 42km long.
The Jovia Long Island Marathon takes place in East Meadow, NY, USA.
Runna classifies the Jovia Long Island Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Jovia Long Island Marathon?
The Marathon takes place on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 7:30 a.m., starting and finishing in Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, New York, a flat, fast 26.2-mile road race produced by RaceAwesome.com for the Nassau County Parks Conservancy and presented by Jovia Financial Credit Union.
How long is the Jovia Long Island Marathon?
The Jovia Long Island Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Jovia Long Island Marathon take place?
The Jovia Long Island Marathon takes place in East Meadow, NY, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Jovia Long Island Marathon?
Runna classifies the Jovia Long Island Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Jovia Long Island Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Jovia Long Island Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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