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GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN

GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Bay Shore, NY, with entry fees from $44 to $79.

Date
October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
Price
$44–$79
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

THE 41st ANNUAL NORTHWELL HEALTH GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN

Features 3 USATF-certified run courses, choose from the 13.1 mile Half Marathon, a 10K Run, and a perfect 5k Family Fun Run.

Each race begins and ends at the Bay Shore Marina Park, enjoy scenic courses as you run through the historic Bay Shore downtown area passing beautiful residential homes located by the Brightwaters Lakes, Cascades, and Canals. Finish with unobstructed views of Fire Island, and the Great South Bay!! 

Events

10K Run/Walk$64
1/2 Marathon$79
5K Run/Walk$44
5K Jogging Stroller Run/Walk$44

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

67°

Typical Low

54°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Molloy Cercom, 8 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:51 AMSunset 6:31 PMDaylight 11h 40m

Host City

About Bay Shore, NY

City Elevation

0 ft

Nearest Airport

ISP

Long Island MacArthur Airport · 10 mi

Major Hub

JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport · 28 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

72

Days to train

Race
GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN
Date
October 3, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Bay Shore than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN?+
GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN is a running race held in Bay Shore, New York on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN?+
Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Bay Shore, New York at 142 S Clinton Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

GREAT SOUTH BAY RUN

Oct 3, 2026

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