Marathon races near Levittown

The Suffolk County Marathon is an annual Long Island race weekend featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K Kids Fun Run, and a Virtual Mile Mission. The main Sunday races begin in the Village of Babylon and conclude at Gardiner County Park in Bay Shore. Saturday races start and finish within Gardiner County Park. The 5K remains entirely within the park. Combo entries are available, including marathon-and-5K, half-and-5K, and 10K-and-5K, for participants seeking multiple events. The half marathon and marathon routes cross the Robert Moses Causeway, incorporating a distinct Long Island landmark rather than a simple road loop. The event accommodates a broad spectrum of runners and walkers; the 5K is open to ages 14 to 99, and a children's race is provided for younger participants. The Virtual Mile Mission allows participants to complete miles through various activities like walking, jogging, biking, swimming, or using a treadmill. This race series supports local veterans programs, with proceeds benefiting veterans on Long Island. The marathon has contributed over $1 million to local veterans' services.

The Catholic Health Suffolk County Marathon is a Long Island race weekend centered in Babylon and West Islip. The 5K takes place on Saturday, with the marathon, half marathon, and 10K scheduled for Sunday. Sunday's longer races begin in the Village of Babylon and conclude at Gardiner County Park, whereas the 5K is contained entirely within Gardiner County Park. This annual Suffolk County event, sponsored by Catholic Health, offers participants a choice between a short park race and a longer point-to-point road run. The course features the Robert Moses Causeway, a significant causeway connecting to the South Shore barrier beaches. The race supports a local cause, with all proceeds benefiting veterans programs on Long Island. For those unable to attend in person, the Virtual Mile Mission allows participants to complete miles anywhere throughout October, using various activities like walking, running, biking, swimming, or treadmill use, and even with a dog.

Veterans and active duty military receive a special paper-registration offer for the InFirst Bank Veterans Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay, which includes discounted pricing and a complimentary T-shirt. The event is based in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Pre-race packet pickup occurs on a Saturday in late October, with race-day pickup on Sunday morning at Saylor Park. The Indiana Road Runners Club organizes the race, which raises funds for local veterans, integrating the military theme into its name and registration process. Participants can select the marathon, half marathon, or relay. The event offers course details, aid station information, and a trail map. The marathon holds significant competitive value, having previously served as the Road Runners Club of America Pennsylvania State Championship race. Overall male and female winners, as well as winners in the 40+ and 60+ age groups, are state champions. Race photos are distributed via John Swauger and the Indiana Road Runners Club, and historical results are available online.