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June 22, 2024
7AM Half Marathon
8:30AM Fun Run
9AM 4 Mile
Rain or Shine

         

EVENT PARKING + DAY OF RACE BIB PICK UP:
Ronkonkoma Train Station South Parking Lot

Easton St. & Railroad Ave.
Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779

*Spectators may park at the train station and take the bus to the start area as well - from
 there they can walk to the finish area*

VIRTUAL UPLOAD TIMES & PHOTOS 6/22 -6/30
SWAG ITEMS SHIPPING BEGINS the Monday Prior to Race Day


Ronkonkoma Rotary's Run Around the Lake is Long Island's Largest Veteran Race. 

This fundraiser to support our veterans honors Navy SEAL LT Michael P Murphy as well as other men and women who made great sacrifices to protect our nation!

 


AMENITIES

  • Please enjoy the BBQ & Beer after your Run Around the Lake!
  • First 250 Registrants for In-Person 4M + HM: get a Murphy Pint Glass
  • ALL 4M + HM Participants: get a t-shirt!
  • Half Marathoners: Receive a Finisher Medal
  • Bag Drop: There is a bag drop at the start of the common start line. Your belongings will be available for pickup there after the race. Please note that the Rotary does not take responsibility for any items and unclaimed bags will be donated.
  • ALL In-Person & Virtual Photos: Everyone will have access to a Finisher Certificate upon completion. Virtual runners will have the option to upload up to 5 photos along with a finisher time. In-Person runners will have access to Split & Finish line photos after the event. 

Looking for more LT Murphy Run Around the Lake gear?
Click Below:

RAL GEAR

Questions about amenities Visit RunAroundTheLake.com


AWARDS

IN-PERSON 4 MILE

  • Top 3 Male/Female
  • Top 3 M/F Age Groups 14 & Under to 85+ in 5-year increments
  • Top 3 M/F Wheelchair
  • Top 3 TEAMS: Open & Uniformed Services
  • Lance Hugelmeyer Cup to Fastest Ronkonkoma M/F
  • Top 3 Clydesdale: 185-199 & 200+
  • Top 3 Athena: 145-159 & 160+

IN-PERSON HALF MARATHON

  • Top 3 Male/Female
  • Top 3 M/F Age Groups 14 & Under to 85+ in 5-year increments
  • Paul Dobiecki Spirit of the Run Award to Top M/F

Questions about awards Visit RunAroundTheLake.com


BENEFICIARIES



Click Here to See All Our Beneficiaries


BIB PICKUP

  • Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized Race Number!
  • You must know your bib number in order to pick up your bib. If you do not know your bib number click on Bib Lookup above. 
  • If you register more than 24 hours in advance, your bib number will be texted or emailed to you at least 2 hours prior to bib pickup.
  • If you register within 24 hours of bib pickup you will be texted your bib number within 90 seconds or click on Bib Lookup above.

Thurs. June 20 - 4PM-9PM
St. Joseph's Church - GYM
45 Church St, Ronkonkoma
PASTA Dinner is 6PM - 8PM in Carew Hall

PARK ACROSS FROM CHURCH - SOUTH SIDE OF CHURCH ST

Fri. June 21 - 12PM-8PM
St. Joseph's Church - GYM
45 Church St, Ronkonkoma

PARK ACROSS FROM CHURCH - SOUTH SIDE OF CHURCH ST

IF YOU REGISTERED AFTER WEDNESDAY JUNE 19
PLEASE BRING YOUR TEXT OR EMAIL WITH YOUR BIB NUMBER TO PACKET PICKUP

IF YOU DIDN'T GET A TEXT/EMAIL CLICK ON BIB LOOKUP ABOVE

Race Day Bib Pickup (Also SEE PARKING & SHUTTLE BELOW)
Half Marathon Bib Pickup begins 6AM
4M Bib Pickup begins 7AM
Easton St. & Railroad Ave. Ronkonkoma

Virtual: If you don't get your bib in the mail, please use the live chat at elitefeats.com, and we'll send a new one after confirming your shipping address (include an apartment number if applicable)


COURSE / PORTABLES / WATER + ELECTROLYTE STOPS

4 Mile, Half Marathon & Fun Run Maps are available below. Please be aware of the Legend notating the run/walk routes, the bus route and the walk route from the bus to the start line.

Porta Potties will be available every 1.5 Miles.

Water Stops will be available every 1 Mile.

2 Electrolyte Stops for Half Marathoners on each loop. (3 Loops to complete)

NEW! Bag Drop: There is a bag drop at the start of the common start line. Your belongings will be available for pickup there after the race. Please note that the Rotary does not take responsibility for any items and unclaimed bags will be donated.

9AM START / 4 MILE RUN/WALK:
Will start on Ocean Ave.
Will finish at the traditional finish.

7AM START / HALF MARATHON 3 Loops to complete:
Will start on Ocean Ave.
Will finish at the traditional finish.


  

8:30AM / Fun Run

Will start on Ocean Ave.
Will finish on Kirk Ave.


HOTELS 

Need a Hotel or lodging?

Click Here For Info


Discounted rates have been negotiated for the June 23-26 weekend
No deposit or down payment required for either hotel.
Guests may cancel 1 week in advance without penalty.
Payment goes directly to the hotel and not a third party.
Guests are charged after checkout.

Questions about Hotels Contact [email protected]
A portion of the hotel rate will be donated to the Michael P. Murphy Foundation


PARKING + SHUTTLE BUS INFORMATION

All event parking is located at the Ronkonkoma Train Station South Parking lot located at the Eastern end of Easton St. and Railroad Ave. in Ronkonkoma.

Shuttle buses will run from 6am to 8:45am to the start lines.

Return buses will run from 9am to 12:30 to the parking lot.

The bus route will be a simplified route this year!


QUESTIONS

Contact Us RunAroundTheLake.com
About Hotels Contact [email protected]
About Sponsorship Contact [email protected]


RESULTS & PHOTOS

  • LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
  • Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats 

TEAM ROSTER



VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

Upload your times & photos beginning 6/22 - 6/30

TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
 Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'

HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.

WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!


OUR 2024 SPONSORS


MEDAL OF HONOR SPONSOR


SILVER STAR SPONSOR

   


BRONZE STAR SPONSORS


CAMPAIGN SPONSOR


REGISTRATION SPONSOR

NY Cancer & Blood Specialists
Suffolk Federal Credit Union
Jay D. Gassman


RACE SHIRT SPONSORS

Kadima Sun Investments - Clive A. Correia
Rudi's Bar and Grill
Commander Electric Inc.
Jim Quinn with Primerica
Peter Grosso "PocketPete" - Re/Max Integrity Leaders
Association For Mental Health And Wellness
Mia Kaiser - Signature Premier Properties
Outer County Construction
Camille Bunicci Agency
Island Empanada
Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island
Restoration Experts of NY INC    


SEGMENT SPONSOR

Albert Kemperle
    Beacon Building Products Corp.


EXHIBITOR SPONSORS

The Raimondo Law Firm
Concern Housing
Bulovas Restorations, Inc.
Hydro-Action
    U.S. Coast Guard
    MJS Medical Wellness PC


SUPPORTER SPONSORS

Dr E. Lawrence Deckinger Foundation
Suffolk Community College Foundation
ART of NYC & LI
My Own Car Guy
Reach For The Stars Tutoring
Compass SIU
Mark Shikowitz, MD
Dime Community Bank
Sachem Dental Group
Ken Abrami -Tritec Building Company
Suffolk Counseling Services