Race the Lake Marathon, Half-Marathon 10k & 5k
Schedule
Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Glimmerglass State Park | Cooperstown, NY
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Our annual race will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026! 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 5k and 10k races will begin at 9:00am Glimmerglass State Park. All races will finish together at Glimmerglass State Park.
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. There will be no registration for the half marathon at the starting point for the half. All ‘day of” registrations must be done at Glimmerglass State Park before being transported to the start.
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.
REGISTRATION
Register at the Clark Sports Center or online at: https://racethelake.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=1781
USA TRACK & FIELD
The Road Running Technical Council has issued measurement certificates for the marathon and half marathon.
Marathon: NY17020JG
Half Marathon: NY14045JG
RACE T-SHIRT
All participants who register by May 20, 2026, are guaranteed a high-quality tech shirt, and every finisher will receive a commemorative medal to celebrate their achievement.
EVENT SCHEDULE & TIMES
Friday, June 5
3:00pm–7:00pm • Bags may be picked up at Brewery Ommegang
Saturday, June 6
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).
6:30–7:30am • 5k: Day of registration and bag pick 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.
TITLE SPONSOR
NYCM Insurance
COURSE RESTROOMS
There are multiple areas where portable restrooms will be available on the courses.
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.
For additional race information, visit: https://www.clarksportscenter.com/events/2026-race-the-lake-marathon-half-marathon/
Questions about the race? Would you like to volunteer? Contact Race Director, Doug McCoy, at (607) 547-2800, ext. 111, or via email at [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 CR-31, Cooperstown, NY 13326-4221, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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