How hilly is the Big Lake Half Marathon?
The Big Lake Half Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 61 m.
Big Lake Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Big Lake Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Evidence depth
- 33 verified facts
3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Big Lake Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Coastal, Lakeside, Countryside, Forest, Mountain, Waterfront
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Big Lake Half Marathon route go?
The Big Lake Half Marathon route starts at Alton Central School, Alton, NH and finishes at Alton Bay Community Center, Alton Bay, just over a mile from the start. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Lake Winnipesaukee, Sandy Point, Pumpkin Point, Mount Major and Alton Bay.
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Lakeside
- Countryside
- Forest
- Mountain
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 61 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Between 800 and 1,000 or more runners each year
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 3 hour 30 minute time limit on the course
- Qualification status
- Not a Boston qualifier; no qualifying standard required (open registration)
Access and course status
- Start
- Alton Central School, Alton, NH
- Finish
- Alton Bay Community Center, Alton Bay, just over a mile from the start
- Certified course
- USA Track & Field (USATF) certified course
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Lake Winnipesaukee, Sandy Point, Pumpkin Point, Mount Major, Alton Bay, Shibley's at the Pier
- Notable features
- Post-race after-party featuring craft beer and food
- Promoted as a tour of the shores and hills of Lake Winnipesaukee with numerous rolling hills