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Sackets Harbor Marathon

September 5, 2027 · 7:00 AMSackets Harbor, New York, United States

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Race Day

63°F

54–75°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

570ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

340

Intimate field

Crowd Rating

2/ 10

Quiet course sections

The Lowdown

The Sackets Harbor Marathon is held on Sunday, September 5, 2027, with a 7:00am start at Madison Barracks in Sackets Harbor, New York. It is an out-and-back course along Lake Ontario and through quiet country roads, with about 570 feet (174 m) of gain, a gentle descent on the way home and a flat finish through the village. The course is USATF-certified, which makes the marathon a Boston qualifier, and the time limit is 6 hours. There are 17 aid stations with water and Gatorade, and every finisher receives a medal and a finisher hoodie. The half marathon shares the start and finish. The race first ran in 2023, and 340 runners finished the marathon in 2026.

Previous edition results — 2026

Course Highlights: 01Madison Barracks Polo Field – start and finish on Pike Road beside Black River Bay
02Main Street – the course leaves the village here for rolling country roads
03Mile 6.55 – half marathon turnaround, where marathoners keep going to 13.1
04Lake Ontario shoreline – the return eases downhill and runs along the water
05Washington and Broad Streets – flat run through the village to the finish
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon
Time Limit: 6 hours
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Minimum Age: 16 years
Entry Methods: Online registration through RunSignup
Race-day registration at the start area is allowed and is the most expensive option
Eligibility: Marathon runners must be 16 or older on race day
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Entry fees are never refunded
Deferring to 2028 costs $40
Transferring a bib to another runner costs $10
Switching between the marathon and half marathon costs $10
Event insurance is sold at registration and claims are handled by FanShield

01: The marathon course is USATF-certified (certificate NY23021DNB), which is what makes it a Boston qualifier
02: Aid stations are about every 1.5 miles, with water, lemon-lime Gatorade and a toilet at each one
03: Bananas are at miles 6, 8, 13.1, 18.5 and 20, with orange slices at the half turnaround
04: Runners keep to the left because the out-and-back course has two-way traffic
05: The course is not fully closed to traffic
06: Every finisher receives a medal and a finisher hoodie
07: The top three men and women in each race win prize money of $300, $125 and $75
08: Free parking beside the start opens at 5:00am
09: Strollers, dogs and unofficial pacers are not allowed
10: Free live tracking is available through RaceJoy

Questions about the Sackets Harbor Marathon 2027

When is the Sackets Harbor Marathon 2027?

Sunday, September 5, 2027.

Where is the Sackets Harbor Marathon?

Sackets Harbor, New York, United States.

What time does the Sackets Harbor Marathon start?

The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.

What is the Sackets Harbor Marathon time limit?

6 hours.

How do I enter the Sackets Harbor Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Aug 31, 2027: Deferral and Transfer Deadline. Sep 5, 2027: Race Day. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup; Race-day registration at the start area is allowed and is the most expensive option.

How much does the Sackets Harbor Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $89.

When and where is packet pickup for the Sackets Harbor Marathon?

Aug 31, 2027: Deferrals, bib transfers and distance switches stay open until Tuesday, August 31, 2027. Sep 4, 2027: Saturday from noon to 4pm at the Sentinel Bandstand; race-morning pickup runs 5:30 to 7:00am.

What is the Sackets Harbor Marathon elevation gain?

570 ft (174 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Moderate rolling hills.

What is the Sackets Harbor Marathon course like?

It passes Madison Barracks Polo Field, Main Street and Mile 6.55.

What is the weather like at the Sackets Harbor Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 12–24 °C (54–75 °F). Feels mild.

How many runners does the Sackets Harbor Marathon have?

340 participants. Intimate field.

Where are the Sackets Harbor Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

Is the Sackets Harbor Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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