Where can I find the Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksLake Placid Marathon & 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
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 17:04/km
- Typical conditions
- 71/100
- Evidence depth
- 24 verified facts
6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Lake Placid Marathon & 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
- Lakeside, Historic, Mountain, Forest, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon?
The Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon is described as rolling.
Where does the Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon route go?
The Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon route starts at Main Street, Village of Lake Placid and finishes at Olympic Speedskating Oval, Main Street, Lake Placid. Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes lakeside and historic. USATF-certified, nationally ranked course.
What should runners know on race day for the Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon?
Some portions of the course are closed to vehicle traffic; other portions remain open to local vehicle traffic. Packet pickup the Saturday before the race (1-6pm) at the Olympic Speed Skating Oval. stroller-friendly and walker-friendly.
Race character
Scenery
- Lakeside
- Historic
- Mountain
- Forest
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Rolling
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Women's course record
- 1:20:50 (Heather Fuhr)
- Field size
- Attracts between 900 and 2,000 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
- Six-hour course limit; course officially closes at 2:00 PM (8:00 AM start).
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Some portions of the course are closed to vehicle traffic; other portions remain open to local vehicle traffic.
- Medal
- All Marathon and Half Marathon finishers who register in advance of race day receive a Lake Placid Marathon medal.
Access and course status
- Start
- Main Street, Village of Lake Placid
- Finish
- Olympic Speedskating Oval, Main Street, Lake Placid
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Notable features
- USATF-certified, nationally ranked course
- packet pickup the Saturday before the race (1-6pm) at the Olympic Speed Skating Oval
- stroller-friendly and walker-friendly
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 16°CTypical temperature
- 16 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 71Favourability /100