Navy SEAL LT Michael P Murphy Run Around the Lake 4M Half Marathon

Navy SEAL LT Michael P Murphy Run Around the Lake

This event in Ronkonkoma is a multi-distance running event that honors Navy SEAL LT Michael P Murphy and raises funds for veterans and related beneficiaries. The event program includes a Half Marathon, a 4 Mile run, and a fun run. Packet pickup and bib collection are held in the days before the race at St. Joseph's Church; event parking is located at the Ronkonkoma Train Station South Parking Lot with shuttle buses transporting participants and spectators to the start area on race morning.

Race-day amenities include a bag drop at the common start line, porta potties approximately every 1.5 miles, water stops about every 1 mile, and electrolyte stations on the half marathon loop. All in-person and virtual participants receive a t-shirt and dog tag; half marathon finishers receive a finisher medal. The first 250 in-person 4M and half marathon registrants receive a commemorative beer mug, and there is a BBQ and beer after the event. Virtual runners can upload photos and receive a finisher certificate.

Awards are presented across multiple categories for both the 4 mile and the half marathon, including top overall, veterans, age-group awards, masters, wheelchair divisions, team awards, and named cups and special awards. Several veteran and charitable organizations are listed as beneficiaries of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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