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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Kennedy Parkway, Cortland NY
Half
52–68°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
58–69°F
dry
2024
60–67°F
rain
2023
49–63°F
dry
2022
51–64°F
dry
2021
50–64°F
dry
2020
55–78°F
dry
2019
54–64°F
rain
2018
54–72°F
rain
2017
67–85°F
dry
2016
46–66°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
IT'S BACK!! The Leaf Peeper Half Marathon is making it's much anticipated return!
Important Dates
- Last Day to Register and Receive the Race Shirt: Friday, September 4th at midnight.
- Last Day to Register for the Race: Friday, September 25th at 12:00pm noon.
Race Details
- Race Start Time: 7:30 AM
- Check In Time: 6:30 AM (check in will close 15 minutes before the run starts)
- Location: Yama Park, Cortland, NY
- Parking: Parking is available at the park.
Course Information
The half marathon will start near the pavilions at Yaman park and loop behind the lake, then head back towards the playground and onto the road as it goes down East River Road to a turn around and repeats back to the starting line.
Day of Registration
There will be day of registration this year. Cash Only!
Further Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Leaf Peeper Half Marathon.
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Cortland to train with before race day.
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