What they call their work
What they do
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 5 activities
- Accommodate adaptive athletes with dedicated start timesProvides early start times for wheelchair and handcycle participants across multiple race events, including the marathon, half marathon, and 5K, with designated start times at 7:40 AM to ensure safe and inclusive participation.
- Organize and operate USATF-certified running racesPlans and executes USATF-certified marathon, half marathon, and 5K races in the Southampton, NY area, including course certification and race-day operations. The 2026 events include a marathon, half marathon (certification number NY25006JG), and 5K, all part of an annual race series promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles.
- Partner with nonprofit organizations for race eventsCollaborates with external nonprofits such as the Lymphoma Research Foundation to co-organize and promote race events, integrating charitable partnerships into race programming.
- Provide race logistics and participant support servicesOffers comprehensive participant support including registration, deferral policies, packet pickup, parking, shuttle information, athlete guides, swag distribution, results delivery via text and online platforms, and a results correction process. Free parking is available within walking distance of the start/finish line, and packet pickup is offered on Friday and race morning at the Southampton Arts Center.
- Support race operations through volunteer recruitmentRecruits volunteers to assist with race weekend activities through an online sign-up system, ensuring adequate staffing for event logistics and participant support.
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Enhance participant experience with local business recommendationsCurates and shares a list of local businesses to help runners and visitors make the most of their race weekend in the Hamptons, supporting community engagement and local economic activity.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Fund charitable organizations in the local communityProvides financial support to charities in Southampton and the greater Hamptons area, having donated over $945,000 to local causes through its grantmaking activities.
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Who they work with
- AEEP Partner — Partnered with AEEP to provide race results and photo services for the 2024 event.
- Canine Companions Partner — Race partner of the Hamptons Marathon.
- Capstone Races Network — Member of the Capstone Races network, allowing race credit to be applied to other events within the network.
- Capstone Races Partner — Race credit from Hamptons Marathon cancellations can be applied to any Capstone Races event.
- Coastal Run Co Partner — Official sponsor of the Hamptons Marathon.
- Drift Wellness Hamptons Partner — Race partner of the Hamptons Marathon.
- Earth's Splendor Partner — Race partner of the Hamptons Marathon.
- FPF 4 Autism Partner — Charity beneficiary of the Hamptons Marathon event
- FinisherPix Partner — Partnered with FinisherPix to provide race photography services for the 2023 and 2025 events.
- Fox Pest Control Partner — Race partner of the Hamptons Marathon.
- Lymphoma Research Foundation Partner — Charity partner for the 2026 Hamptons Marathon & Half, raising funds and awareness for lymphoma research and support.
- Project Most Partner — Charity beneficiary of the Hamptons Marathon event
- Runna by Strava Partner — Race partner of the Hamptons Marathon.
- Southampton Arts Center Partner — Charity beneficiary of the Hamptons Marathon event
- Southampton Arts Center Partner — Hosts packet pickup events on its premises for the Hamptons Marathon.
- Southampton Education Foundation Partner — Charity beneficiary of the Hamptons Marathon event
- Southampton Youth Service Partner — Charity beneficiary of the Hamptons Marathon event
- Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Partner — Charity beneficiary of the Hamptons Marathon event
- Strava Partner — Collaborates with Strava to foster community interaction among participants.
- The Retreat Partner — Charity beneficiary of the Hamptons Marathon event
- ZippyReg Partner — Partnered with ZippyReg to provide race results for the 2025 event.
- iTAB Partner — Race partner of the Hamptons Marathon.
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Engagement Through Fitness Platformmethodology: community_engagement_through_fitness_platformBy leveraging digital fitness platforms like Strava, we build and sustain a running community year-round, increasing engagement and event participation because shared activity and social connection foster commitment and motivation.
- Course Design for Performance and Experiencemethodology: course_design_for_performanceBy designing the course to be flat, fast, and scenic—and ensuring USATF certification—we support strong athletic performance and participant satisfaction because a credible, well-structured course enhances both competitive integrity and enjoyment.
- Event-Based Fundraising for Community Impactmethodology: event-based_fundraisingBy structuring the marathon as a fundraising platform, we generate net proceeds that support local community causes, because tying personal achievement to philanthropy motivates higher participation and donor engagement.
- Pre-Race Education for Participant Preparednessmethodology: pre-race_educationBy providing comprehensive pre-race education through athlete guides, we ensure participants are physically and logistically prepared, because informed runners are more likely to have a safe, successful, and positive race experience.
- Runner-Centric Flexibility Modelmethodology: runner-centric_flexibilityBy offering flexible registration deferrals, cancellation credits, and bib mailing, we reduce barriers to participation and increase runner retention because accommodating life circumstances builds trust and long-term engagement.