Clarence DeMar Marathon
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Clarence DeMar Marathon : Keene, New Hampshire
The Clarence DeMar Marathon is an annual running event in Keene, New Hampshire, staging multiple race categories. The 48th running is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026. The event is presented with local sponsorship and volunteer support.
Distances offered:
- Full marathon
- Half marathon
- Kids DeMar
- Super Seniors category
Past event reports note substantial volunteer involvement and participant counts: in 2019 roughly 500 volunteers supported about 400 full marathoners and 450 half-marathoners. The course's final third runs around and through the town of Keene, and the town provides visible spectator support along that section.
The race emphasizes its historical connection to Clarence DeMar and includes a keynote speaker for 2026 who is a retired American long-distance runner noted for winning the 1976 Boston Marathon. Organizational resources are provided for race weekend, course maps, results, logistics, and frequently asked questions. Sponsors at multiple levels include the City of Keene and a range of local businesses and organizations.
The description focuses on the event format, community involvement, and available race categories without specifying start or finish times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
