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    Signature Sporting Events

    Signature Sporting Events on Long Island

    Long Island has played host to a number of acclaimed sporting events including the 101st PGA Championship and the annual Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. The US Open has come to Long Island in 2004, 2009, 2018 and will return to the region in 2026. A robust yearly sporting events calendar includes horse racing, running, championship golf, surfing and more. Cheer on the professionals or take part in the action at these signature events.

    Sporting Events

    Suffolk County Marathon

    In October, participate in the kids fun run, 5K & 10K walk / run, 13.1 mile half marathon or 26.2 marathon and post race celebrate at FreedomFest

    Belmont Stakes

    The final and longest leg of the Triple Crown takes place at the Belmont Stakes in June

    Long Island Marathon

    Participants can choose to run a 1K, 5K, 10K, half marathon or full marathon in May

    Hamptons Horse Classic

    With 60-acre showgrounds, its one of the largest hunter-jumper shows in the U.S. and one of the final social bashes of the Hamptons season

    2024 Ryder Cup

    The 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black set the stage for the pros to gather on Long Island in the fall of 2024

    Longines Masters

    Top collegiate riders and show jumpers compete at the Longines Speed Challenge and Longines Grand Prix

    New York Open

    Top tennis professionals compete at the indoor hard court in February at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

    Tough Mudder

    With over 25 obstacles and challenges, take on the 10 mile mud run obstacle course and 5K obstacle

    Lightning Warriors

    Young athletes can take part in the Lighting Warrior youth triathlon team
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    Travel Guide

    Explore world-renowned beaches, historical lighthouses, culinary delights, premiere golf courses, Gatsby-era Gold Coast mansions, and award-winning vineyards on Long Island – New York City’s Beachfront Backyard. Download a copy of the Travel Guide for inspiration and more information to plan your perfect getaway.

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