Event Details
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the return of the annual Summer Run Series. This eight-race series will begin Monday, June 8 and will run through Monday, August 10, 2026. Participation in the Summer Run Series will be limited to a total of 4,000 runners. Advance registration is required, please visit https://events.elitefeats.com/26srs.
Tier 1 Registration – CLOSED.
Tier 2 Registration – opens Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00am
Includes 4 races only and is open to a maximum of 1,500 runners
(Heckscher – 5-mile and 5k, Sunken Meadow – 10K, Jones Beach – 5-mile)
Cost is $75 per registrant.
Wheelchair Registration – opens Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00am
Includes 4 races only and is open to a maximum of 1,500 runners.
(Heckscher – 5-mile and 5k, Caumsett – 5K, Jones Beach – 5-mile)
Cost is $75 per registrant.
The Summer Run Series will be held on Monday nights at 7:00 PM at the following State Parks:
June 8 Heckscher - 5-mile (Wheelchair accessible)
June 15 Sunken Meadow - 10K
June 22 Belmont Lake - 5K
July 13 Caumsett State Park - 5K (Wheelchair accessible)
July 20 Robert Moses - 1-Mile Beach Run
July 27 Hempstead Lake - 5K
August 3 Heckscher - 5K (Wheelchair accessible)
August 10 Jones Beach - 5-mile (Wheelchair accessible)
The Summer Run Series is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Trust, Foundation for Long Island State Parks, 106.1 WBLI, 102.3 WBAB, Runners Edge, FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, Boening Brothers, Performax Physical Therapy and Wellness, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Newsday, and WildPlay Elements Park, Jones Beach.
All proceeds will support future New York State Parks programs
For additional information on the annual Summer Run Series, please contact the Regional Recreation Department at 631-321-3510.