Name: Northport Running Club presents the 47th Joe Latino Winter Relays
Start: 2026-02-28
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Kings Park, New York

About the Event

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:

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

Races Offered

Joe Latino 3x2 Mile Winter Relay

Feb 28, 2026

straighten

Distance — 2 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$20.00

YOUTH DIVISION- Joe Latino 3x2 Mile Winter Relay (16 & UNDER)

Feb 28, 2026

straighten

Distance — 2 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$15.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Kings Park.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -1.5° / 6.0°

wb_sunny -7.0° / 1.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.8 /

water_drop 68.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -1.5° / 6.0°

wb_sunny -7.0° / 1.5°

air 14.8 km/h

water_drop 68.8%

About Kings Park

Kings Park is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Smithtown, in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 17,282 as of the 2010 census.

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Northport Running Club presents the 47th Joe Latino Winter Relays

About the Event

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