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2024 Race the Lake Marathon & Half-Marathon

Race Date

The race will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The race starts at 7:00am.

USA Track & Field

The Road Running Technical Council has issued measurement certificates for the marathon and half marathon.

Marathon: NY17020JG
Half Marathon: NY14045JG

Race Location

The 26.2 race will begin at 7:00am, starting and ending at Glimmerglass State Park. The 13.1 race will begin at 8:00am, starting on State Highway 80, near the Fenimore Art Museum. The 10K and 5k race will begin at 9:00am in Glimmerglass State Park. All races finish together in Glimmerglass State Park.

This year, Race the Lake has teamed up with America’s VetDogs to raise funds and awareness for this outstanding cause. America’s VetDogs supports our veterans and first responders. Their mission is “To help those who have served our country honorably live with dignity and independence.”

Race Cost

26.2 Runner

Non-refundable entry fee is $65 per person if received on or before May 30, or $80 per person if received after May 30.

13.1 Runner

Non-refundable entry fee is $55 per person if received on or before May 30, or $70 per person if received after May 30.

10k Runner

Non-refundable entry fee is $25 per person if received on or before May 30, or $30 per person if received after May 30.

5k Runner

Non-refundable entry fee is $25 per person if received on or before May 30, or $30 per person if received after May 30.

Race Shirt

Entrants who pre-register by May 5 will receive a commemorative tech shirt. Entrants registering on the day of the race will receive a tech shirt if available.

Race Registration

Runners can register online, at the Clark Sports Center or download the entry form and mail it to The Clark Sports Center, Attn: Doug McCoy, P.O. Box 850, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Download The Race Registration Form

Race Waiver Form

All runners must have a Clark Sports Center waiver form on file. Children 18 and under must have this waiver signed by a parent. Waivers will be available on at the race or can be downloaded and printed from our site.

Race Awards

Race medals will be distributed to every finisher as they cross the finish line.

Awards will be distributed to the overall best male and female times, as well as the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Awards will be presented for the following categories:

  • Teen: 19 years old & under
  • 20–29 years old;
  • 30–39 years old;
  • 40–49 years old;
  • 50–59 years old;
  • 60–69 years old;
  • 70 and above.

Event Schedule & Times

Friday, May 31
8:00am–4:00pm • Packet Pickup (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K) at the Clark Sports Center
5:00-7:00pm • Packet Pickup (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K) at Brewery Ommegang

Saturday, June 1
5:30–6:30am • Marathon Runners: Day of registration and bag pick-up at Glimmerglass State Park.

6:30–7:30am • Half-Marathon Runners: Day of registration and bag pick up at the Half-Marathon start (5838 State Hwy 80 Cooperstown, NY 13326).

7:30–8:30am • 5k: Day of registration and bag pick for 5k and 10k runners up at Glimmerglass State Park.

7:00am • Marathon start

8:00am • Half-marathon start

9:00am • 5k & 10k start

Race Finish • A post race lunch is included for all racers and other choices available for sale.

Shuttles
Vans will transport Half-Marathon racers after the race from Glimmerglass State Park to the start area of the Half-Marathon, where Half-Marathon racers will park their vehicles.


Course Map

Running

The race will circle clockwise around the picturesque Otsego Lake. Runners will travel through Cooperstown, Springfield, Middlefield and the Town of Otsego. You will have views of the lake almost all the way as you pass Glimmerglass Opera, The Farmers Museum, The Otesaga Resort Hotel and several other landmarks. All of the races will be challenging, not only for the mileage, but also the elevation changes. It’s the perfect setting for a marathon!

Click here to view the 5K Race Map (10k runners will run the 5k course twice)

Click here to view the 13.1 Race Map

Click here to view the 26.2 Race Map

Water Stations

We have 15 water/aid stations ready to go with very eager volunteers! GU, HONEY STINGERS and POWER AID will be available at several stations.

Click here to view the water station and course safety map (PDF, 143KB)

Course Restrooms

There are multiple areas where portable restrooms will be available on the courses.


2024 Sponsors

Title Sponsor

NYCM Insurance

Title Finish Line Sponsor

Michelob Ultra in Conjunction with Saratoga Eagle

Sponsors

Bank of Cooperstown
Jive Cafe