Food Festival, Virtual Run for Marathon

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone invites residents to join in the festivities at the Suffolk Marathon and Half Marathon to Support Our Veterans on Sept. 13.

“This race will support services for Suffolk veterans,” the County Executive said. “We offer numerous ways for people to participate, by running the full or half marathon, enjoying the wines and foods from Long Island farms and vineyards, or by running a virtual run if they can’t make it to the South Shore that day.”

Virtual Run

By registering for the Virtual Race option, you can complete either the half or full marathon anywhere and at any time—you decide what works for you. All Virtual Run registrants will receive the same race registration packet, including a finisher’s medal and commemorative Suffolk County Marathon and Half Marathon to Support Our Veterans T-shirt, as those participating in the actual event but will not be eligible in our competitive awards categories.

Virtual Run Registration Now Open!

To register, click here (Register for the Suffolk County Marathon Virtual Run) and select the Virtual Race option from the drop down menu.

Taste of Long Island Festival

While in town for the Marathon and Half-Marathon, we hope you will take advantage of all Suffolk County has to offer, including our world famous, vacation-destination beaches and our award-winning wines and craft brews. But for those who can’t experience it all, we’re bringing the best of Suffolk straight to you. The Taste of Long Island Festival will take place at the conclusion of the marathon and will feature live musical entertainment and will highlight our local craft breweries, award winning wines, and local food and produce. Free tastings will be given to all race participants.

The Taste of Long Island Festival is being made possible with the support and partnership with New York State, the Suffolk County Restaurant and Tavern Association, the Long Island Wine Council, and the Long Island Farm Bureau.