Long Beach Robert C. McAvoy Labor Day 5 Mile Race
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Long Beach Robert C. McAvoy Labor Day 5 Mile Race
The Robert C. McAvoy Labor Day 5 Mile Race is an annual road race held in Long Beach, New York. The course is USATF certified and accurately measured at five (5) miles. The route is described as flat and fast, with start and finish points on Laurelton Boulevard and the boardwalk. Baby strollers are not allowed on the race course.
Race amenities include T-shirts distributed to registrants at bib pickup on race day. Race participants may use the beach for free by showing their race bib at the beach entrance.
Awards are presented to the top overall male and female finishers, the top wheelchair participant, and the top three male and female finishers in each age category. Age categories include 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over.
Bib pickup includes a Self Lookup area for runners who do not know their bib number, and bib numbers are communicated by text or email prior to pickup. Results are provided live online with same day finish line photos and video. A previous edition, the 36th Annual race, took place on September 7, 2026 in Long Beach. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
