Navy SEAL LT Michael P Murphy Run Around the Lake 4M Half Marathon
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Navy SEAL LT Michael P Murphy Run Around the Lake 4M Half Marathon
The Navy SEAL LT Michael P Murphy Run Around the Lake in Ronkonkoma is a charitable event that raises funds for veterans and honors Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy. The event offers both in-person and virtual participation and includes multiple race options around the lake.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- 4 Mile
- Fun Run
Event amenities include participant shirts and dog tags for 4M and half marathon entrants, a finisher medal for half marathoners, and a post-race BBQ and beer service. The first 250 in-person 4M and half marathon registrants receive a commemorative beer mug. A pasta dinner is held at Carew Hall in St. Joseph's Church.
Logistics note parking is at the Ronkonkoma Train Station South Parking Lot with shuttle service to the start area. A bag drop is provided at the common start line. Course support includes porta potties approximately every 1.5 miles, water every 1 mile, and electrolyte stops for half marathoners on each loop. Course maps and event photos are available for participants and virtual entrants.
Awards are given to top finishers in overall, veteran, age group, masters, wheelchair, and team categories, plus special awards including a spirit award and a memorial award for the 317th finisher. Beneficiaries include veteran foundations and local organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
