Northport Running Club presents the 47th Joe Latino Winter Relays

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://runsign​up.com/Race/NY/​KingsPark/JoeLa​tinoRelay 

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: 

• 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 60 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

Get a Great Team Action Photo

YES, when your 3rd Team relay runner is approaching the Finish Line (end of race), have all three of you run together and cross the FL together for a Great Team Action photo.

Join your 3rd runner about 20-30 yards out, run together side by side, and make it look Fun and Exciting. I will get about three action photos of your team as you approach.
This is your chance to get a great memorable photo!
Keep your head up, laugh, smile, and just have a Great time!

IMPORTANT: If you miss joining your last runner, we can still take the team photo running through the FL again, after the actual finish! 
This way you can practice getting it just the way you want it! 😀

To see more samples: click here

Try to stay close together in a straight line!

Photos by: LIRP Long Island Running Photos

Photos are posted on Facebook so you can download, share, comment, like, and TAG your friends!
They are also posted here on RunSignUp which has the ability to search for your photos by Team Bib#. Try it, it’s easy.
You can download the photos for free from either Facebook or RSU!
Photos by LIRP, Long Island Running Photos

2023 Photos on FB:
LIRP Photo Album Set 1 of 3: Pre-Race, Awards & Results (87 photos)
LIRP Photo Album Set 2 of 3: Start, on bridge, & finish line (511 photos)
LIRP Photo Album Set 3 of 3: Team Photos at FL (91 photos)
Same Photos on RunSignUp, with search by team bib# feature, Click Here

2022 Photos on FB:
LIRP Photo Album Set 1 of 2: Pre-Race, Awards & Results (last 2 photos of 54)
LIRP Photo Album Set 2 of 2: Start, on bridge, & finish line (418 photos)
Same Photos on RunSignUp, with search by team bib# feature, Click Here

2021 Photos on FB: Race was not held due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

2020 Photos on FB:
LIRP Photo Album Set 1 of 1: Pre-Race, Start, on course at 0.5 mi mark, on bridge, finish line, Awards, & Results (503 photos)
also more Finish Line Photos by Mike Polansky
And more on course photos by Brian Fallon
Both posted on RunSignUp, see 2 more albums

2019 Photos on FB:
LIRP Photo Album  (466 photos)
Extra Photo Album: On Course Photo Album by Damian Bradley, NRC Club Member & Running Team Member

2018 Photos on FB:
LIRP Photo Album (262 photos)

2017 Photos on FB
LIRP Photo Album (315 photos)

Same Photos on RunSignUp, with search by team bib# feature
Photos

We are also manually tagging photos with bib#'s, so be sure to check back periodically to find more of your photos, as we add more bib#'s!

RunSignUp has the ability to search for your photos by Bib# or Name. Try it, it’s easy.
The photos can also be found by going to your results page on RSU, and clicking on the small photo icon under your name.

Correct Bib Body Placement
Please Keep Your Bib# Clearly Visible on your front torso!
For the best results with photo tagging and searching, the photographers need to clearly see your bib# when taking photos. This will greatly improve your name & bib# photo search results.