Long Island 6 Hour
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Long Island 6 Hour 60th Birthday Celebration Run and Relay
The event is a six hour run and relay held at Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon, NY on November 15, 2026. The event honors the memory of Fred von der Heydt and also recognizes Nick Palazzo and Bob Sherman. It is organized as an individual endurance effort or as team relays where teams of four or six runners compete to cover the greatest total distance in the allotted time. Runners and walkers may complete as many or as few loops as they choose.
The course is a mostly flat, scenic 2.50 mile loop on friendly dirt paths around Belmont Lake, which provides an aid station every loop. Amenities include post event food and drink, commemorative apparel for registrants, personalized bibs for those who register three weeks in advance, live and same day results, and free finish line and course photos. Awards are given to top finishers and teams by gender and to the top male and female members of the Class of 1966. Runners who cover at least 26.2 miles receive a medal.
A portion of event proceeds supports the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and the Northport Running Club Youth Program. The event is presented by New York Ultrarunning and elitefeats and takes place rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
