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From 5K to 26.2, crowds pack into Eisenhower Park By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Runners from near and far hit the pave‑ ment in Eisenhower Park this weekend for the Jovia Financial Credit Union Long Island Marathon, drawing thousands of ath‑ letes, families, foodies and more for a cele‑ bration of endurance, community and local connection. Festivities kicked off with a 5K Family Fun Run on May 1, followed by a 10K and 1K Kids Fun Run on May 2 and the half‑mara‑ thon and marathon on May 3. Each race began, and ended, in East Meadow’s Eisen‑ hower Park. The marathon is the premier sporting event in Nassau County and an economic
generator for the area. It also is a great source of community entertainment outside of the races. A food truck festival ran all weekend, along with a full lineup of music entertainment at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in the park. The marathon, which celebrated its 53rd year, has been sponsored by Jovia Financial Credit Union for the last decade. Over 4,000 runners participated in the weekend’s festivities. “The Marathon Weekend brings together people from all over the globe,” race director Corey Roberts said in a news release. “I can‑ not thank Jovia enough for continuing their support as the title sponsor of the marathon.” Peter Purpura, vice president of business CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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