Breaking 3
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Breaking 3 : Rockland Lake Marathon
Breaking 3 is a certified full marathon of 26.2 miles held at Rockland Lake State Park, NY on March 27, 2027. The course is USATF sanctioned (NY26002JRG) and World Athletics certified, laid out as a flat criterium loop that brings runners past spectators multiple times. The course includes a marked tangent line to help runners cover the precise marathon distance.
The event is built around paced finishes in the 2:40 to 3:15 range. Planned pace groups include 2:40, 2:50, 3:00 and 3:10, with additional groups added as needed. Dedicated pacers lead those groups. The course setup uses multiple roughly 3-mile loops, and personal fluids and bottle service are available at every aid station and on every loop.
Field size is capped at 300 entrants; there are no wave starts to reduce congestion and no lapping is expected early in the race. The official time limit is 3:25:00; finishers inside that limit receive official results and a finisher medal. Headphones and earbuds are not allowed in compliance with USATF and World Athletics rules. Organizers host pre-race Zoom briefings on pacing, bottle strategy, tangent running, and race logistics.
Registration is open with early pricing of $199 through August 14, then $225. Registration transfers and year deferrals are available for a $35 fee, subject to organizer approval. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
