Race Details
Date: Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Four Person Relay: Start: 9:00 a.m. at the Start Line in Schroon Lake – 1st Leg Runner. Teams meet at TOPS Supermarket at 8:15 a.m. 2nd Leg Runner bus departs 8:40 am at TOPS. 3rd Leg Runners use Half Marathon bus departing from 8:40-9:05 am. 4th Leg Runner bus departs at 10:00 am from TOPS.
Note: 4 person relay transition areas are located at approximately miles 4.4, 13.1 & 18.2. The approximate length of each leg: First – 4.4 miles; Second – 8.7 miles; Third – 5.1 miles and Fourth – 8 miles.
Two Person Relay: 1st Leg Runner start: 9:00 a.m. at the Marathon Start Line in Schroon Lake. 2nd Leg Runners use Half Marathon bus departing from 8:40-9:05 am to Half Marathon Start Line in Adirondack.
Complete your Team: Wanting to run as part of a relay, but need to find a team or round out your team with another runner? Follow this link to our Facebook Event and post your needs or availability.
Course Map: Click HERE to download a PDF of the 2022 Course Map.
Note: Covid-19 Policy will be guided by New York State requirements in addition to local and regional health departments.
2023 Entry Fees for 2 Person Relay Marathon:
Entry fees will increase the closer we get to Race Day, so don’t delay to lock in the lowest price possible.
Before May 1st – $110
May 1st to June 14th – $135
June 15th to September 30th – $160
2023 Entry Fees for 4 Person Relay Marathon:
Entry fees will increase the closer we get to Race Day, so don’t delay to lock in the lowest price possible.
Before May 1st – $220
May 1st to June 14th – $270
June 15th to September 30th – $320
2023 Virtual Option: Any registered runner can switch from the In Person race to the Virtual race if they choose not to run the In Person race. Virtual runners are not eligible for race awards.
Expo and Packet Pickup:
Relay teams must check-in together as a complete team to obtain their race packet, no exceptions.
Sat., September 30th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Pavilion above the Marathon Finish Line
Sun., October 1st, 6:30-8:15 a.m. at the Pavilion above the Marathon Finish Line
[Expo hours, location, and schedule]
On-site registration and changes to registrations may be done during Saturday’s Packet Pickup Hours. Sunday no changes will be made and is for Packet Pickup Only.
Note: Runner’s shirts for the Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay Teams are available on a first come, first served basis at the Expo and Packet Pickup. Virtual runners will receive their Runners Shirt and race medal via the mail.
On-Course Amenities:
Water and sports drinks will be available at 15 stations on the course–roughly every two miles until mile 20, then every mile from 20-25.
The finish area has water, sports drink, fresh fruits, yogurt, ice cream, fresh baked goodies and more.
We anticipate having a massage tent for 2022, but this hasn’t been confirmed.
Village Map and Parking:
Click here to download a PDF map of the village, including race day parking.
Click here to read about race-day road closures.
Photos:
Official race photography will be provided by Pat Hendrick Photography, who specializes in athletic event photos in Upstate New York, Vermont, and beyond. Prints and digital files will be available for purchase after the race at PatHendrick.ZenFolio.com.
Runner’s Gear: Relay runners should give their gear bag to their teammate at the transition.
Awards:
Each runner who completes course receives a medal. Handcrafted Adirondack bears will be awarded. There will be prize money for new course records.
Click here for more details and to see past results.
Rules:
- You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenges of your race.
- You must show a photo ID to pick up your bib and chip.
- Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE.
- Participants must be at least 13 years old on race day to participate in the Relays.
- A parent’s signature is required for all participants under 18 years old.
- Bib required to participate and must be visible at all times.
- Bib required to board bus to half marathon start & relay exchanges
- Coaches, dogs, in-line skates, skateboards, bikes, baby-joggers and BANDITS will not be allowed on the course.
- For safety reasons, we strongly recommend against the use of iPods, MP3 players, headphones or earbuds of any type.
- All runners must stay to right of the center line when on Route 9.
- Time to complete this race will be 6.5 hours. After 2:30 p.m. there will be no services on the course and roads will re-open at their regularly scheduled times.
- All runners must run over all timing mats on course. Timing mats will be located at the start, miles 4.4, 13.1, 18.2, 25, and the finish line.
