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History: Cross-Island Marathon Race Kicks Off in Port Jeff
Marathon starting at Port Jefferson ferry ended in Patchogue in 1973
A cross-island marathon kicked off at Port Jefferson on June 16 at the and ended in Patchogue at Shorefront Park back in 1973. The race started at 8:30 a.m. and was a total of 15.5 miles. Officials expected over 250 to enter the race and were planning six trophies and free t-shirts to the first 100 finishers.
Read about it here in an article from an old issue of the Long Islander.
Did you happen to run in this marathon or know someone who did? Email editor Lon Cohen at lon.cohen@patch.com.
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