Lake Placid Marathon
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Race Day
46–66°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Lake Placid Marathon is a June marathon through the Olympic Village of Lake Placid in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games. It starts on Main Street at 8:00 a.m. and finishes at the Olympic Speedskating Oval, running as a double out and back that passes the ski jumps, the 1980 Arena and Mirror Lake. The course mixes flat, rolling and hilly sections with about 1,393 feet (425 m) of climbing, and the biggest hills sit on Route 73 near the ski jumps. The course is USATF certified and the race is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The next edition is Sunday, June 13, 2027, with a six-hour course limit. A half marathon and a 10K start at the same time, and the field is small, so it feels like a mountain town race rather than a big city event.
Questions about the Lake Placid Marathon 2027
When is the Lake Placid Marathon 2027?
Sunday, June 13, 2027.
Where is the Lake Placid Marathon?
Lake Placid, New York, United States.
What time does the Lake Placid Marathon start?
The race starts at 8:00 AM, local time.
What is the Lake Placid Marathon time limit?
6 hours.
How do I enter the Lake Placid Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration on RunSignup; race-day registration is available if the race has not sold out.
How much does the Lake Placid Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $102.
When and where is packet pickup for the Lake Placid Marathon?
Jun 12, 2027: Packet pickup at the Olympic Speedskating Oval (1 p.m. to 6 p.m.).
What is the Lake Placid Marathon elevation gain?
1,393 ft (425 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Lake Placid Marathon course like?
It passes Olympic ski jumps, Olympic Speedskating Oval and 1980 Arena.
What is the weather like at the Lake Placid Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 8–19 °C (46–66 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the Lake Placid Marathon have?
450 participants. Intimate field.
Where are the Lake Placid Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Lake Placid Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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