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Heather Dlhopolsky Tackles Suffolk Marathon
Sept. 13 run, a Boston qualifier, will support veterans' causes.
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY--Heather Dlhopolsky of North Bethesda is expanding her marathon history, joining in the inaugural Suffolk County Marathon & Half Marathon in Support of Veterans on September 13.
She has previously run about 7 previous marathons, 2 half marathons, and a number of shorter races
“ I’ve never run one on Long Island,” she said. “I can’t wait to run one in my home County where my family (who lives near a number of the South Shore towns we’ll be running through) can watch and cheer me on!”
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The races will raise funds to expand and enhance veterans’ services in Suffolk County. It also is a last-chance qualifier for the Boston marathon.
The marathon has a distinctly planned route that was designed to showcase and drive tourism toward downtowns along the Great South Bay. The race will begin and end at Heckscher State Park in East Islip with a Taste of Long Island wine and food festival to end race festivities. Suffolk County has partnered with New York State to host this inaugural event.
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For some race participants, the Suffolk marathon is their first full marathon, while other registrants have been competing in marathons, tough mudder races and triathlons for years.
“The Suffolk County marathon is a mechanism to highlight the incredible communities, natural resources and businesses we have here in Suffolk County,” said County Executive Steve Bellone. “Suffolk County is a world renowned destination. From the Hamptons to our wine country to our amazing downtowns and world class beaches, we are a destination for tourism, businesses, recreation, and living. Our marathon will give us an opportunity to showcase all of that.”
The marathon has a distinctly planned route that was designed to showcase and drive tourism towards downtowns along the Great South Bay.
The race, which is a Boston Marathon qualifier, will begin and end at Heckscher State Park in East Islip with a Taste of Long Island wine and food festival to end race festivities. Suffolk County has partnered with New York State for race coordination and planning.
To learn more about the Suffolk marathon or to register, visit http://www.suffolkmarathon.com or facebook.com/stevebellone