Jessica Faluso to Run Her 21st Marathon

Jessica Faluso of Las Vegas is running another marathon on Oct. 29 in New York.

Net proceeds from the Suffolk County (NY) marathon, half marathon, 5krun/walk and marathon relay support organizations assisting veterans. More than $300,000 has already been contributed from the two previous races.

"I am originally from Long Island and all of my family is still there," she said. "I ran the marathon last year and it felt so good to be 'back home' running on streets I grew up on, and the streets I trained on.

"I moved to Vegas for a teaching job after graduate school (Adelphi University) in 2007 because the weather is much more conducive to outdoor sports and better for my arthritis," she said. "I love Vegas but I miss my family, friends, and Long Island. I really enjoyed the race last year and I am hoping to have a memorable experience this year. The 2017 Suffolk marathon will be my 21st marathon and two weeks after I finish the Suffolk Marathon I will be running my 22nd marathon which is the Vegas Marathon on Nov 12."

The Suffolk marathon includes a full and a half marathon, a 5k run/walk and a newly added four-person marathon relay race. The race is accompanied by the FreedomFest: Taste of Long Island festival that features local foods, wines and craft beers, as well as music and other entertainment.

The Catholic Health Services third annual race is set for Oct. 29 in Patchogue, NY. For more information, see suffolkmarathon.com or facebook.com/suffolkmarathon