Be part of NRC’s 45th 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 45th 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 23, 2024 at 11:59pm EST for $60.00 per team, Day of Race registration opens at 8:30 am and will be available in person until 9:00 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: MEN’S OPEN - male, any age. WOMEN’S OPEN - female, any age. MIXED OPEN - any age, at least 1 female. MEN’S MASTERS - male, age 40 and over WOMEN’S MASTERS - female, age 40 and over. MIXED MASTERS - over age 40, at least 1 female MEN'S SR. MASTERS - male, age 50 and over. WOMEN'S SR. MASTERS - female, age 50 and over. MIXED SR. MASTERS - age 50 and over, 1 female or more. STILL KICKING - age 70 and over, male or female BOYS YOUTH - 3 male runners, age 14 or younger GIRLS YOUTH - 3 female runners, age 14 or younger YOUTH MIXED - 3 runners, age 14 or younger, at least one female FAMILY - 3 related runners, at least one age 14 or younger