Empire State Half Marathon
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Empire State Half Marathon and 5k
The Empire State Half Marathon and 5k take place on October 3, 2027 at Rockland Lake State Park in Congers, New York. The course is a USATF certified loop around Rockland Lake. Over the half marathon distance the course records 135 feet of cumulative elevation and a 15 foot difference between the highest and lowest points.
There are three aid stations on the course offering both water and Gatorade. The event includes age group medals for the half marathon and 5k in five year bands from 19 and under through 70 and over. Top individual prizes are listed for male and female finishers, and there is a team prize for top male and female teams.
An Elite Athlete Program offers complimentary entry, personal water stations, preferred baggage claim, and for some athletes, lodging. Bib pickup is available at Road Runner Sports in Paramus in the days before the race and at the race site on race morning. Runners who complete the Empire State Half Marathon and the Garden State 10 Miler or the Empire State 5k receive the Empire State Challenge Medal at the conclusion of the half marathon.
Distances and event options: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Empire State Half Marathon: 13.1 Miles
- The Scoop 5k: 5K
- Empire State Challenge HM and 5k: 16.2 Miles
- Empire State Challenge HM and Garden State 10: 23.1 Miles
