Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k

Event Overview

• Event Name: Raquette River Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
• Date: April 4, 2026
• Location: 43 Pine St, Potsdam, NY
• Website: Race Info

Course Details

• Route: Along the scenic Raquette River on River Rd
• Certification: USATF Certified, Boston Qualifier (Certified USATF Map)
• Start Time: All races start together at 9:00 AM
• Terrain: Involves rolling hills

Participant Information

• Parking: Plenty of parking at Pine Street Arena
• Swag Bag: Includes bib, pins, t-shirt, sports drink, granola, fruit, and more
• Water Stations: Available every 1.5 miles along the course and at the start/finish
• Restroom Facilities: Located at the start/finish and portable restrooms near turn-around points

Awards and Prizes

• Medals: Awarded to Half Marathon and Marathon finishers
• Podium Awards: 1st-3rd overall male and female for Half Marathon and Marathon
• Cash Awards: Planned for 2026, expected to be $150 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd for both men and women
• Previous Prize: Cash prizes were also awarded in 2024 and 2025 for the Half Marathon

Check-In and Concessions

• Check-In: Inside the arena by the finish line
• Awards Ceremony: Begins approximately 30 minutes after the last finisher of each race
• Food Vendors: Available on site from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• More Information: Visit our website Raquette River Racing and Timing and our Facebook page

Additional Resources

• Hotel Registration: Hotel Link
• Event Video: Video of Raquette River 2022
• Certified Map: Refer to the Certified Map
• Community Support: Donations made to Global Service Initiative of Delta Upsilon, and Community Impact Fund for School Readiness for Phi Sigma Sigma