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See below for last years race info too.

IF YOU REGISTERED AFTER WEDNESDAY JUNE 24
PLEASE BRING YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO PACKET PICKUP

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June 27, 2026
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. Due to the bus company's policy, strollers cannot be transported on the bus*

VIRTUAL UPLOAD TIMES & PHOTOS 6/27 -7/5
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 Beer Mug
• ALL 4M + HM Participants: get a t-shirt & a dog tag!
• 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. 
• PASTA Dinner 5PM - 8PM in Carew Hall 
  St. Joseph's Church - GYM
  45 Church St, Ronkonkoma
  
  

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 5 Male/Female
• Top 3 Male/Female Veterans
• Top 3 M/F Age Groups 14 & Under to 85+ in 5-year increments
• Top 3 M/F Masters
• Top 3 M/F Wheelchair
• Top 4 Teams
• Lance Hugelmeyer Cup to Fastest Ronkonkoma M/F

IN-PERSON HALF MARATHON

• Top 5 Male/Female
• Top 3 Male/Female Veterans
• Top 3 M/F Age Groups 14 & Under to 85+ in 5-year increments
• Top 3 M/F Masters
• Paul Dobiecki Spirit of the Run Award to Top M/F
• Award for the 317th Finisher

In Memory of Eric Holden

This award is presented to the 317th finisher of the race in honor of Eric Holden. Eric completed the 2022 LT Murphy Half Marathon in 317th place. His passion for running and the enthusiasm he brought to every race will always be remembered.

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 25 - 4PM-9PM
St. Joseph's Church - GYM
45 Church St, Ronkonkoma
PASTA Dinner is 5PM - 8PM in Carew Hall

PARK ACROSS FROM CHURCH - SOUTH SIDE OF CHURCH ST

Fri. June 26 - 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 24
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 

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