The Maple Run Half Marathon and 5K

Event Information

Live HALF MARATHON—keep an eye on the registration page for open spots!

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Registration Details

• Fees Increase: Registration fees increase January 1, 2026
• Discount: Youth and young adult runners will receive a discount upon registration from November 01, 2025, to April 16, 2026.
• Youth Cost: $5
• Young Adult Cost: $10

About The Maple Run

The longest continuously held half-marathon in St. Lawrence County, The Maple Run celebrates the end of winter, contributes to the community's economic development, and supports local youth running programs.

Packet Pickup

The Maple Run has gone bagless! Please BYOBag if you wish to haul your SWAG away in one.

Friday, April 17, 2026
Packet Pickup and In-Person Registration (CASH ONLY: $80 for Half Marathon: $60 for 5K: $5 for Youth Half and 5K)
5 PM to 7:30 PM
Canton Pavilion lobby
Bend in the River Park
90 Lincoln Street
Canton, NY 13617

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Packet Pickup and In-Person Registration (CASH ONLY: $80 for Half Marathon: $60 for 5K: $5 for Youth Half and 5K)
6:30 AM to 8 AM
Canton Pavilion lobby
Bend in the River Park
90 Lincoln Street
Canton, NY 13617

Race-Day Details

• Half Marathon Start: 8:30 AM
• 5K Start: 9:15 AM
• Location: Start/Finish line at the Bend in the River Park picnic shelter
• Awards: Placement Awards at 11:00/11:15 AM

Post-Race Activities

Door Prize Drawing: 11:00/11:15 AM

Stay for snacks and drinks: 10:45 AM to 12:30 PM

Parking is available in the Canton Pavilion lot and along Lincoln Street

Distances

• Half-marathon: 13.1 miles, 8:30 AM start
• 5K-ish: around 3.1 miles, 9:15 AM start

Participation Options

The Maple Run welcomes runners at all levels of development and fitness, so there are many ways to participate.

• Options: Runners can graduate from the 5K to the half-marathon or sample the half-marathon virtually this year.
• Hybrid Available: Participants can also try a bit of both with the hybrid half-marathon option.
• In-Person &: Virtual: Half-marathon and 5K distances are offered as in-person and virtual events.
• Hybrid Details: The final 3.1 miles of the half marathon are completed at the event on April 18, 2026.

Youth Registration

• Aged 8 to 17: Eligible for low-cost youth entry.
• Awards: Youth participants are not eligible for age-group and overall placement awards.
• Included: All youth registrants will receive a shirt and finisher’s medallion included in their entry fee.

Walking and Running

• Time Limit: The half-marathon route will remain open for four hours.
• Dedicated Walkers: Encouraged to try the virtual or hybrid option.
• Staggered Start Times: The start times for the in-person half-marathon and 5K are staggered.

Wheelchair Accessibility

• Course Details: The half-marathon course is fully on road and open to traffic.
• Welcoming: Wheelchair athletes, special needs strollers, and certified service animals are welcome on the course.

Course Information

The scenic out-and-back half-marathon course offers well-stocked refreshment stations along the route, staffed by the North Country's best volunteers.

The 5K participants travel an on- and off-road course through the Village of Canton and the well-maintained trail system of the St. Lawrence University campus.

Shirts, Medals, and Prizes

• All Registrants: Receive a long-sleeve shirt included in the cost of their entry.
• Finisher Medallion: All in-person and hybrid participants will receive an iconic Maple Run wooden finisher's medallion.
• Awards: Top placements in each half-marathon age group will receive a special edition Maple Run keychain.
• No Prizes: No placement prizes or age-group awards will be offered to 5K participants.

For Spectators

• Viewing: Plenty of room at the combined start/finish line for spectators.
• Arrangements: For spectators who wish to grace their athlete with the finisher's medal, arrangements can be made with the volunteers at the finish line.
• Access: The half-marathon route is open to traffic, making it easy to reach the halfway point and water stations.

Pictures and Results

Want to see great pictures and results from the 2025 Maple Run? Visit The Maple Run on the web.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Maple Run loves volunteers!

• Shirts for Volunteers: Volunteers receive a Maple Run shirt.
• Sign Up: Use this link to sign up: 2025 Maple Run Volunteer Form
• Thank You: Your help is greatly appreciated!

Refund Policy

• No Refunds: No refunds will be issued.
• Event Changes: Registrants will be able to change their run event until and on April 17.