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Spring & Summer Hikes, Runs & Walks On Long Island

Long Island is the home to so many varieties of recreation with numerous trails, parks and water bodies. Check out the locations below for outdoor enjoyment and some events which benefit health as well as different causes. 

* confirm with event coordinator about dates, times and registration details 

Hikes

3/20 Welcome Spring! Belmont Lake State Park

See more LI Greenbelt Trail Conference for more hikes

Spring & Summer 2026- Caumsett State Historic Park- NYS sponsored hikes are given throughout the Spring & Summer. For Info & Registration.

Browse More Hiking Trails on Long Island

Biking 

See triathlons below for more biking opportunities 

TBD- Syosset/Woodbury- The Bicycle Planet/MACHO Mtn Bike Race- 18K, 12K & 5K races.



 

Browse More Biking Trails on Long Island

2026 Runs & Fun Runs

March 28th - Calverton - Andrew's Top Gun Run 5K 

March 29th - East Meadow- Hope in Motion 5K Run/Walk

April 4th - Plainview - ASPIRE 10K 

April 4th - East Meadow- Building Homes For Heroes: Honoring Our Heroes 5K Run/Walk

April 4th - Bethpage State Park - The Bunny Trail 5K Run/Walk - Enjoy hopping or walking along these beautiful trails at Bethpage State Park! Bring home some treats from All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water! 100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement.

April 18th - East Meadow - It's Our Only Earth Day 5K - 100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement.

April 19th - Patchogue - Patchogue Family YMCA 5K Run/Walk 

April 11th - Smithtown - Run for the Rescue - Last Chance Animal Rescue - four legged companions are welcome

April 18th - Baldwin - T-Mac's 5K run and memorial walk - Proceeds from this event will support innovative kidney cancer research, cancer patient advocacy and various scholarships 

April 18th - Lindenhurst -Long island Run Club Clash presented by Stoked Athletics & Runners Edge - Hosted by Sand City Brewery

April 19th - Flushing - The 7 Line 7K - The Amazin’ Mets Foundation is committed to providing needed services and opportunities to children, families, and under-served groups in our neighborhoods and communities near Citi Field.

April 19th - Farmingdale - Ram Run 5K Run/Walk - Proceeds from the event are going to the Farmingdale State College Alumni Association.

April 25th - Dix Hills- Alec's Run- bring awareness to the dangers vehicles pose to young children

April 25th - East Islip - Butterfly 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run - proceeds to benefit the Daniela Conte Foundation


April 26th - East Islip - Autistm Jigsaw 4 Mile Run/Walk for Autism

April 26th - Riverhead - NFEC Earth Day 5k

May 2nd - Greenport - Run for the Petals 5K Run/Walk

May 3rd- Lloyd Neck- Run for Caumsett

May 3rd- Huntington - Huntington YMCA 5K in Memory of Marcie Mazzola 

May 4th - Seaford - May the 4th Be With You 5K  & Kids Dash to the finish - 100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement.


May 9th- Northport - Visiting Nurse Service-  5K Run/Walk/Bike for the Health Of It to benefit Hospice Health

May 9th - East Meadow- Comic Run 5K - 100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement.

May 9th - West Islip - Mama Bear Run 5K - Proceeds from the race are going to benefit the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition.

May 9th - Glen Cove - Glen Cove YMCA 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Nicole Karousos 

TBD- Syosset/Woodbury -  The MACHO Trail Run- 5K trail run. For Info & Registration

May 17th - East Meadow - Howie Levy 5K Run/Walk - This event will be a fundraiser for both the Howie Levy Camp Scholarship Fund and Pancreatic Cancer Research.

May 23rd - Oyster Bay - Planting Fields Spring 5K

May 23rd - Hauppauge - Long Island Lemonade Trail 5K Run/Walk - 100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. 

May 30th - Patchogue - Stomp the Stigma 5K - Proceeds benefit Elly CARES Project; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports charitable events as we raise awareness and foster community involvement.  

May 30th- Bay Shore - Great South Bay YMCA 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Judy 

TBD -South Huntington-  SHEF in Motion  

June 11th- East Meadow - David Lerner Associates Long Island Police Appreciation Run 5K -  Proceeds to Long Island Police Crisis Foundation to aid law enforcement officers and their families in emergencies.
First $1000 in proceeds goes to Nassau Police Running Club and its Scholarship Fund.


June 20th - Montauk - Beacon of Hope 5K 

June 20th- East Meadow - The Rainbow Run - Supporting and bringing awareness to PFY a Division of Long Island Crisis Center, "creating success through pride" enjoy post race refreshments from All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water!

June 27th - Lake Ronkonkoma - LT. Michael P Murphy Run Around The Lake 

July 26th - East Meadow - The Watermelon 5K - 100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. 

July 26th- Peconic - Run the Vineyards / Pindar Vineyards 5K

August 2026 - Commack - Commack Volunteer Ambulance 5K Run/Walk

TBD - Hauppauge - Hauppauge Fire Department 5K Run/Walk


For more great runs & hikes...

Northport Running Club - coordinates runs and events through the year.

Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC)- hosts runs across Long Island. 

Long Island Greenbelt Conference - unique, non profit grassroots org that has created more than 200 miles of hiking path on LI & more. 

Run.LI - a portal dedicated to Long Island runners. 

NYS Summer Run Series - various runs throughout state parks 

EventPower Empower Youself- empowerment events, runs and races

Triathlons, Duathlons, & Relays


April 19th - Islip - Mini MightyMan & Youth Triathlon

May 10th - Islip - Mother's Day Duathlon

May 31st - Southold - Mighty North Fork Triathlon

July 19th - Montauk - Montauk Lighthouse Triathlon

TBD- Dix Hills- Huntington YOUTH Triathlon

August 2nd - Shirley- Smithpoint Triathlon

August 22nd - 23rd- Oyster Bay - Runner's Edge TOBAY  Triathlon & Junior Triathlon 

September 19th - Town of Hempstead Triathlon

September 13th- Sag Harbor - Mighty Hamptons Triathlon

October 4th - Montauk - MightyMan Montauk Triathlons 

Kayaking/Stand Up Paddling


Dates Throughout the Summer: JK Kayak & SUP has various tours in Cold Spring Harbor & Huntington by kayak and by sup. For Info & Registration 

Northshore Land Alliance- Kayaking tours

Stony Brook Harbor - Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals

Outdoor Group Walks & Walking Tours

Cold Spring Harbor Lab - Main Campus tours

North Shore Land Alliance: Tours of various properties

Northport Historical Society - Historic Main Street Walking Tours

Sands Point Preserve- Forest Bathing & Guided Nature Walks