Bethpage Ocean to Sound 50-Mile Relay Charitable Challenge to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Bethpage Federal Credit Union partners with The Greater Long Island Running Club sponsors today's event, now in its 26th year, to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Over 1,000 runners are expected to cover 50 scenic miles through 15 different Long Island towns stretching from Jones Beach to Oyster Bay. The 50 mile route will extend from Jones Beach State Park - Field 2, up to Cedar Creek Park, and then through Seaford, Massapequa, Farmingdale, Old Bethpage, Huntington, Cold Spring Harbor, Syosset and Oyster Bay Cove. The race will finish at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay.

While the race start time is 8:00 AM, there is a 7:00 AM “Early” Start Time available for teams anticipating the need for more than 8 hours to complete the 50 miles.

RELAY DETAILS:  Each team will consist of 8 runners. Team members will take turns running one section of the 8-leg relay. Each leg is between 5 and 7 miles.  Each participant will be given a commemorative t-shirt and an invitation to the post-race party taking place at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. The post-race party will include unlimited food and beverages, live music and an awards ceremony.

Team categories include Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Mixed Open, Men’s Masters, Women’s Masters, Mixed Masters, Men’s Senior Masters, Women’s Senior Masters, Corporate, Law Enforcement/Firefighter, Physically Challenged, and One Person Teams.

REGISTRATION:   Teams must register online at The Greater Long Island Running Club, www.glirc.org. Cost: $360/team if registered by September 18. $400/team if registered between September 19 and September 24.

NOTE: No day-of-race entries will be accepted.