The RXR/TIAA-CREF Long Island Marathon: Festival of Races:
The Long Island Marathon, formally known as the RXR/TIAA-CREF Long Island Marathon: Festival of Races, kicks off each May, with exciting races for runners of varying ages and skill levels.
It all started in the early 1970s with the "Earth Day Marathon," where Long Island runners raced for 26.2 miles within Eisenhower Park. Later renamed the "Long Island Marathon," the competition added the Half Marathon in 1984.
These earlier races eventually became the RXR/TIAA-CREF Long Island Marathon: Festival of Races, and today's competitions include a marathon, half marathon, 10K race, 5K race, 10-mile run and KidzFunRun.
The Long Island Marathon in 2011:
This article is updated every year. Here's the info for 2011:
In its 39th year, the RXR/TIAA-CREF Long Island Marathon: Festival of Races takes place on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, 2011. These exciting races give Long Island area residents the opportunity to compete in different levels of athletic skills.
Saturday, April 30, 2011:
The races start on Saturday, April 20, 2011. This first day will feature the following:
- a one-mile run
- a 5K run and
- the Kids Fun Run.
Sunday, May 1, 2011:
The races continue on Sunday, May 1, 2011 and feature the following:
- The marathon
- The half marathon
- and the 10K race
For More Information:
In order to compete in the races, you must register in advance. For detailed information on registration, course maps, fundraising tips and more, please go to The 2011 RXR/TIAA-CREF Long Island Marathon: Festival of Races official website or call (516) 986-5537 or (516) 572-0248.
