Old Forge Marathon Weekend
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Overview
Old Forge Marathon Weekend is a multi-day running and multisport event held in Old Forge, New York each September. It includes a variety of timed races and challenge options staged from a central race site at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center, 225 North St., Old Forge, NY 13420. A portion of race proceeds and donations support the Old Forge High School Key Club and other local benefactors.
Distances and events
- 50K Ultra
- 26.2 Marathon (USATF certified)
- 13.1 Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Kayak 5K
- Gravel Grinder bike - 26.2 miles or 10 miles
- Ky-Tri: kayak, run, bike sequence
- Virtual options for marathon, half, 10K and 5K
- Multi-day challenge options: ADKrazy (5K + 10K + 13.1 + 26.2) and Loon/Super Loony (10K plus half or full/ultra)
Course and logistics
Most courses run on established bike trails and trail roads between northeast Old Forge and toward Eagle Bay. Surfaces are mostly gravel and dirt roads. Packet pickup is at the George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center on the days of the event. Free on-site parking is available, with overflow parking within walking distance at a nearby park. Typical September temperatures in Old Forge range from the mid 40s to the mid 60s Fahrenheit. Race participants receive event shirts and finisher medals; multi-distance challenge participants receive medals for each completed distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
