Icebreaker Marathon

JAN
24
2026
Kick off the year at the GLIRC Icebreaker Marathon and Half Marathon in East Meadow, NY. Boston qualifier on a looped park course with full support, spectator friendly viewing and virtual options for all levels.
Sat 24 Jan 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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2026 GLIRC Icebreaker Marathon & Half Marathon

Event details

The event takes place on January 24, 2026 at Eisenhower Park Field 2, Parking Lot 2, East Meadow, NY 11554. Distances offered include:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 5K
  • Virtual Marathon and Virtual Half Marathon (virtual window runs 1/24 - 2/1)

The course is certified and listed as a Boston Qualifier. It is a looped course on park paths and fully closed roads. The course includes water and nutrition stops and is set up to allow spectator access along the loop.

Amenities, rules and other information

Registered participants receive a long sleeve tech shirt and a finisher medal. Additional race services include live/text/email results, free finish line photos, and personalized bibs for runners who register at least three weeks in advance. The marathon has a six hour cutoff. Registration fees are nonrefundable. Discounts are available for GLIRC members, veterans, and seniors. Virtual entries may not include a bib or race swag; virtual participants can upload times and photos between 1/24 and 2/1. Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers and the top three male and female masters. Beneficiaries for the event are GLIRC and Medals4Mettle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km
5k Run/walk
Virtual Half Marathon
Virtual Marathon