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
- 8:32/km
- Typical conditions
- 71/100
- Evidence depth
- 40 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 marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Mountain, Lakeside, Riverside, Historic, Forest
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. The course listing puts the climb at 425 m.
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 road. It passes Mirror Lake, Olympic Speedskating Oval, 1980 Olympic ski jumps, 1980 Olympic Arena (Miracle on Ice) and Adirondack mountain vistas. 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
- Mountain
- Lakeside
- Riverside
- Historic
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 425 m
- Net elevation
- 1,393 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:34:39 (Chuck Engle)
- Women's course record
- 3:00:28 (Katie Aldridge)
- 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).
- Qualification status
- The Lake Placid Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Race day logistics
- Headphones allowed
- Yes
- 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
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Mirror Lake, Olympic Speedskating Oval, 1980 Olympic ski jumps, 1980 Olympic Arena (Miracle on Ice), Adirondack mountain vistas, Class III trout stream
- 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
- Route passes historic 1980 Winter Games venues and showcases Adirondack scenery, open and shaded sections, a Class III trout stream and Mirror Lake
- Half Marathon has 12 aid stations and the Marathon has 26
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 16°CTypical temperature
- 16 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 71Favourability /100