Long Island Marathon
East Meadow, United States of America · Monday 3 May 2027
The Long Island Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held on Long Island, New York, established in 1973 as The Earth Day Marathon. Its origins trace back to an earlier race directed by the New York Road Runners, which took place in Central Park in 1971 and 1972 before relocating to Roosevelt Raceway and Eisenhower Park. The event adopted its current name, Long Island Marathon, in 1978, expanding over the years to include a half marathon in 1984.
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Adjusted Time
3:53:43
Time difference: -6.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain95m
Elevation High32m
Elevation Low19m
Weather Forecast
High15°C
Low6°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Long Island Marathon?
Easyharder than 12% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Long Island Marathon plays about 1 minute faster than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #1017 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #485 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Long Island Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Long Island Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:54:21 | −05:39 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:24:03 | −05:57 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:53:43 | −06:17 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:23:21 | −06:39 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:52:57 | −07:03 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:22:31 | −07:29 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:52:04 | −07:56 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Long Island Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Long Island Marathon is a full marathon held in East Meadow, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 3 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 95m of total climbing, with its high point near 32m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Long Island Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 95m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 6°C to 15°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Long Island Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Long Island Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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