Mckirdy Micro Race Series

MAR
29
2026
Join the McKirdy Micro Race Marathon at Rockland Lake State Park on March 29, 2026. This flat certified loop is USATF and World Athletics sanctioned and built for fast Olympic Trials qualifying attempts. Pacers and aid stations support you.
Sun 29 Mar 2026
26 miles

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Event overview

The McKirdy Micro Race Series: MicrOTQ is scheduled for March 29, 2026, at Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage, NY (299 Rockland Lake Rd, 10989). The event is a marathon distance run of 26.2 miles on a looped, flat course with a road surface described as conducive to fast times. The course is USATF certified and World Athletics certified (World Athletics Certification #USA-2023-071). Organizers state the event aims to provide athletes an opportunity to achieve Olympic Trials qualifying times and World Championship or national-record-valid performances.

Entry, course features, and logistics

Entry for the marathon lists a fee of $160, including a $10 processing fee; the price increases after August 31, 2025. Entry standards require a qualifying performance between 01/01/2023 and 01/31/2025 (exceptions for recent childbirth extend the window to 01/01/2022 for some applicants). Specific qualifying times are listed separately for men and women and acceptance is subject to verification; downhill-assisted performances will not be accepted. The event offers in-race support such as dedicated pacers, nutritional guidelines, pre-race meetings, and personal bottles provided at aid stations every 3 miles. Organizers note a marked tangent line to ensure exactly 26.2 miles and describe the course as spectator-friendly. Prize arrangements include a $10,000 shared purse for all runners who finish under four hours and overall awards for top men and women. Parking is available in Lots #4 and #5 with a $10 day fee. Bathrooms are on site; there is no gear check. There are no refunds; deferrals and transfers are allowed only with race direction approval and deadlines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon (26.2 Miles)

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