Northport Running Club presents the 47th Joe Latino Winter Relays
- Date:
- Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location:
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Town of Smithtown, New York
11754
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- nrcrun.org Register at runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 2 Miles Run
Who doesn't love a good XC Relay Race?
Be part of NRC’s 47th Joe Latino Winter Relays at Sunken Meadow State Park!
The event has been a mainstay of winter running on Long Island ever since it was started by Joe Latino, one of Northport Running Club's founding members. This is the 47th Anniversary of the Race, which will consist of a 3 x 2 mile relay through the scenic grounds of Sunken Meadow State Park.
Post Race Activities: Refreshments served after the race, then join us at Napper Tandy's! Bring your bib for a complimentary beverage.
Costume Contest: It's up to you to create a dazzling outfit to run in and wow us with your creativity! Top 3 costumes will be awarded prizes!
Directions:
From the LIE, the Northern State Parkway, or 25A take the Sunken Meadow Parkway north to Sunken Meadow State Park, and proceed to Lot 3.
Register:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/KingsPark/JoeLatinoRelay
The team captain may then register their two teammates, or they can register themselves - just make sure they enter the team name correctly. Online registration ends February 26, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST for $60.00 per team,
Bib Pick-up for Pre-Registered Teams will open at 8:45 am and will be available until 9:30 am on Race Day.
Day of Race registration will open at 8:45 am and will be available until 9:30 am on Race Day for $70.00 per team.
Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams in each category.
Parents! We are strongly encouraging the youth division to participate in this years venue!
There are 14 categories to choose from:
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MEN’S OPEN - male, any age.
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WOMEN’S OPEN - female, any age.
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MIXED OPEN - any age, at least 1 female.
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MEN’S MASTERS - male, age 40 and over
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WOMEN’S MASTERS - female, age 40 and over.
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MIXED MASTERS - over age 40, at least 1 female
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MEN'S SR. MASTERS - male, age 50 and over.
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WOMEN'S SR. MASTERS - female, age 50 and over.
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MIXED SR. MASTERS - age 50 and over, 1 female or more.
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STILL KICKING - age 60 and over, male or female
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BOYS YOUTH - 3 male runners, age 14 or younger
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GIRLS YOUTH - 3 female runners, age 14 or younger
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YOUTH MIXED - 3 runners, age 14 or younger, at least one female
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FAMILY - 3 related runners, at least one age 14 or younger