In 407 days · Sat, Oct 9, 2027
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When
Saturday, October 9th, 2027
Where
43 Pine St, Potsdam NY
Distances
Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K
Typical weather
47–63°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
34–51°F
dry
2024
41–52°F
rain
2023
42–53°F
rain
2022
40–54°F
dry
2021
59–71°F
dry
2020
35–59°F
dry
2019
43–61°F
dry
2018
67–79°F
dry
2017
59–62°F
rain
2016
47–55°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: 2027-10-09
- Location: 43 Pine St, Potsdam, NY
- Races: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
- Registration: Register Here
Race Details
- Shirt Guarantee: To be guaranteed a race shirt, registrants must register by 2 weeks before race day.
- Course: The Raquette River Marathon and races run along the scenic Raquette River on River Rd, starting and finishing at Potsdam Arena.
- Certification: The course is USATF certified and is a Boston Qualifier. Certified USATF Map
- Start Time: All races start together at 9:00 AM.
Logistics
- Parking: Plenty of parking available at Pine Street Arena.
- Website: For additional information and updates, visit Raquette River Racing and Timing.
- Facebook: Follow our Facebook page Raquette River on FB.
- Hotel Accommodations: Hotel registration link: Book a Hotel
Sponsors & Donations
- Sponsors: Our sponsors for 2026 were Seacomm Federal Credit Union, Barstow Motors, and T&:R Liquors.
- Donations: We made donations to the Global Service Initiative of Delta Upsilon, the Community Impact Fund for School Readiness for Phi Sigma Sigma, and Sigma Phi Epsilon's national philanthropy.
- Video: Watch the Video of Raquette River 2022.
- Map Availability: See the Certified Map for additional details.
Race Day Information
- Check-in: Check-in inside the arena by the finish line.
- Awards: Awards begin approximately 30 minutes after the last finisher of each race: concessions/food vendors will be on site from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
- Awards Distribution: Half Marathon and Marathon runners will receive medals at the finish, with podium awards for 1st-3rd overall male and female.
- Cash Awards: Planned cash awards for 2027: $150 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, and $75 for 3rd for both men and women, including cash prizes for the half marathon.
Course Support
- Restroom Facilities: There will be restrooms at the start/finish and portable johns near both the half marathon and marathon turn-around points.
- Swag Bags: All pre-registered athletes will receive a swag bag with registration materials, bib and pins, t-shirt, sports drink, granola, fruit, and more.
- Hydration Stations: Water/sports drink stops will exist every 1.5 miles along the course and at the start/finish.
Course map
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