Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of course support is Provided?

Water and an electrolyte mix will be available at 15 aid stations throughout the course. There will be aid stations every 2 miles until Mile 20, where they will be every mile.

Are headphones allowed?

Yes. USA Track & Field allows them in non-championship events. Please be alert and mindful of your surroundings if you choose to wear them.

When can I pick up my race packet?

Packet pickup will be on Saturday from 11 AM -5 PM and Sunday 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM under the Pavilion (near the Finish Line) on Leland Ave . Photo I.D. required.

WHAT ROADS WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE EVENT?

See road closures HERE

What is the elevation change for the marathon?

Visit the interactive course map

Where should we park on race day

There will be parking available behind the TOPS Market grocery store, behind the school and throughout the neighborhoods within walking distance to the start line. You can find parking suggestions HERE.

What HAPPENED TO the early bird marathon?

After many years of offering an “early bird” start for runners who wanted extra time to complete the marathon, we have decided to retire that option in favor of starting the entire field one hour earlier. This change allows more runners to complete their race during the cooler part of the day and creates a more unified start experience.

The official course close will remain 3:00 PM, with a final course sweep at 3:30 PM, providing runners up to 7–7.5 hours to complete the marathon. However, aid stations and support will begin to close down at 1:30-2:00pm.

What are the length distances for the 4-person relay?

These distances are approximate. Relay exchanges will be placed on the roadway where they make sense for the safety of runners and volunteers. Exchanges will be marked by feather flags.

  1. 4.4 miles

  2. 8.7 miles

  3. 5.1 miles

  4. 8 miles

HOW DO THE 1st, 2nd & 3rd relay runners get back to the finish line?

At the end of each leg, a shuttle bus is available to transport runners back to town. For the second leg, which concludes in Adirondack, runners will need to walk to the general store to catch the bus. These shuttles depart every 15 minutes, providing a convenient means of returning to the Tops Friendly Market located on US-9 in Schroon Lake.

What is the deferral policy?

You can defer your entry for the following year. You will receive a credit towards next year’s registration once registration re-opens for 2027.

can spectators view the runners on the course?

You will be able to watch your runner at the start and finish line in Schroon Lake for the marathon and marathon relays. If you would like to see your runner start the half-marathon you will need to follow route 9 south toward Pottersville before road closures at 9:00am. On the return trip you’ll need to use I-87 north to Exit 28 to get back into Schroon Lake . See a basic map from Schroon Lake to Adirondack HERE. For return to Schroon Lake from Adirondack after 9:00am road closures follow this map to Chestertown HERE.

You can also park at the Word of Life Ranch exit where the runners will be re-entering Rt. 9. The only way to access this location is on by using Exit 26. Officers will allow cautious travel just a few yards down the closed road for spectators.