Lake Placid Marathon and Half and 10K

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Date: Sunday, June 14
• Time: 8am start. Cutoff time for both Marathon and Half is 2pm. 10K will run concurrently.
• Location: 2634 Main St, Lake Placid, NY, at the Olympic Speedskating Oval.
• Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K.

🏞️ Course Information

• Half Marathon: A single loop out and back.
• Marathon: A double out and back.
• Terrain: A combination of flat, rolling hills, and some challenging sections.
• Sights: Enjoy mountain views, shaded areas, a class III trout stream, and beautiful Mirror Lake along the way.

🥤 Race Amenities

• Support: Well-stocked aid stations available throughout the course.
• Limit: Generous six (6) hour course limit for each race.
• Finish Line: Athlete food, a quality finisher medal, and a 2026 race T-shirt.
• Gift Changes: Racer gift may change, with notifications ahead of race day.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Ranking: Ranked the #2 “Best Destination” Race in the USA by Runner’s World Magazine reader survey (Jan. 2010 issue).
• Accessibility: Walker-friendly and a great venue for team or group destination events.
• Age Restrictions: Marathon limited to those 16 yrs and older on race day.
• Parental signature: Required in person at registration for participants under 18 years old.

🌍 Charity Component

• Beneficiaries: Donations to Lake Placid Junior Class and an animal charity to be determined.
• Global Causes: Includes charities like the ACLU, Doctors Without Borders, among others.
• Special Fund: North Elba Christmas Fund available for a limited time as a check-off charity.
• Entry Fees: Include this charity component.

📅 Registration Information

• No Transfers: Transfers and refunds are not available for this event.
• Deferrals: Subject to approval and will incur a re-registration fee.
• Insurance: Event insurance encouraged for unexpected cancellations.
• Gifts Warning: Athlete gifts not guaranteed for registrations after May 9, 2026.

📧 Contact Us

• Email: For questions, reach us at Info@LakePlacidMarathon.com.
• Website: For complete event details, go to LakePlacidMarathon.com.
• Social Media: Visit our Facebook page for more interaction.