Old Forge Half Marathon

OLD FORGE MARATHON (26.2, 13.1, 10K & 5K)      

September 11 & 12 2020

As one of the western gateway communities of the Adirondack Park, Old Forge, NY is the perfect destination venue for an Adirondack trail running event! The full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K all take place on established bike trails (snowmobile in the winter) that run between the northeast portion of Old Forge, just north of Water Safari, and work their way towards Eagle Bay. The trail course is mostly gravel and dirt roads. A true Adirondack experience. Fall foliage is estimated to be about 15%-25% peak.

For the second year, a 10K race will take place on Friday, the day before the big event (there is also a 10K event on Saturday). Do the Friday 10K as a solo event or BE THE LOON- run the 10K on Friday and the half or full marathon on Saturday for the 2 Day Loon Challenge experience and of course earn some extra LOONY SWAG!

A portion of the race proceeds will benefit Old Forge HS Key Club and other local area benefactors.

RACE WEATHER & CLIMATE

Old Forge, NY typically sees temperatures in September that range between the mid 40’s to mid 60’s, although, record temps have reached as high as the 90’s and have dipped into the teens!

HERE’S WHAT YOU GET: Entry into the 2020 OLD FORGE MARATHON (26.2, 13.1, 10K ,5K or Loony Challeng) Premium Old Forge Front-zip Hoodie (all races) Custom Old Forge Bib 2020 Finisher’s Medal– Marathon,Half Marathon,10K & 5K Loony Finisher Medal for those doing the Challenge Free Race Photo's (digital) courtesy of Kinney Drugs Hydration/aid stations along the course Porta-johns at start/finish & along the course Safe/Secure Course Professional Medical Support Free, No-Hassle Parking  POST RACE FEST AT THE HILTEBRANT RECREATION CENTER                                                                                     Live music – A free beer – Amazing food!                                                                                                                                                             RACE EVENTS

EVENT: 10K   DATE: Sept. 11, 2020   START TIME: 4:30 PM EST
View the course and elevations on Map My Run HERE. 

EVENT: 10K   DATE: Sept. 12, 2020   START TIME: 8:45 AM EST
View the course and elevations on Map My Run HERE. COURSE RECORDS: Randy Misencik (M) 39:56 (2019); Cassandra Crane (F) 45:46 (2019)

EVENT: Full Marathon  DATE: Sept. 12, 2020   START TIME: 8:30 AM EST
View the course and elevations on Map My Run HERE. COURSE RECORDS: Tim Fitzgerald (M) 3:00:00 (2018); Danielle Chemiak (F) 3:34:23 (2019)

EVENT: Half Marathon  DATE: Sept. 12, 2020   START TIME: 8:30 AM EST
View the course and elevations on Map My Run HERE. COURSE RECORDS: Michael Polidori (M) 1:17:44 (2019); Donna Langerfield (F) 1:28:27 (2017)

EVENT: 5K  DATE: Sept. 12, 2020   START TIME 8:45 AM EST
View the course and elevations on Map My Run HERE COURSE RECORDS:  Joe Woodworth (M) 19:01 (2018); Laurie Hennessy (F) 20:20 (2017) 

PACKET PICK-UP & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION 

In-person registration available at all PPU's. Some contingencies may apply...email if you have any questions: [email protected]

Thursday, September 10th 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 
Core Life Eatery
7265 Buckley Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212

Thursday, September 10th 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
The Sneaker Store
4490 Commercial Dr
New Hartford, New York

Friday, September 11th 3:00 PM- 7:00 PM
George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center
225 North St.
Old Forge, NY US 13420

RACE DAY Packet Pick Up and In-Person Registration
Saturday, September 12th 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center
225 North St.
Old Forge, NY US 13420

LODGING OPTIONS 

Old Forge Camping Resort*
1-800-CAMPING
315-369-6011

www.OldForgeCamping.com

Water’s Edge Inn*
315-369-2484

www.WatersEdgeInn.com

*20% discount to racers at both the Water’s Edge Inn and the Old Forge Camping Resort