Marathoners Eligible for Special LI Challenge Medal

Runners who complete both the 2017 Long Island Marathon and the 2017 Suffolk Marathon will receive a second, special medal.

RXR Long Island Marathon Weekend, Catholic Health Services, Suffolk County Marathon and the Greater Long Island Running Club have collaborated to create the Long Island Challenge.

If you finished the RXR Long Island Marathon and then complete the CHS Suffolk County Marathon in October, you will receive this great, extra medal. The best part is, if you're already registered to run the RXR Long Island Marathon on May 7, you're already registered for the Long Island Challenge.

The Catholic Health Services third annual Suffolk County Marathon includes a full marathon, half marathon, 5k run/walk and a new four-member marathon relay. The Oct. 29 races will start and end in Patchogue, and raise funds to support organizations benefitting Suffolk County veterans.

Registration for the races is open now; runners can also sign up at the expo the weekend of the race. No raceday registrations permitted.