Parallel of Latitude Endurance Race
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Event overview
The Parallel of Latitude Endurance Race is an 8-hour fixed-time event held on September 26, 2026, near Dryden, NY. Participants may enter as solo runners or as relay teams of 2 to 6 people. The race uses a flat, scenic rail trail beside Dryden Lake and follows a course aligned closely with the 42nd parallel north. Elevation gain on the course is described as little to none.
Course and logistics
The course is a 3.45-mile out-and-back loop. One large aid station is available at the start of every loop with items such as pickles, soda, and potato chips. Runners may set up pop-up tents or use one of two park pavilions near Race HQ. Parking is available in designated park spots or by the dam, less than a quarter mile away. During the last hour of the event, optional mini parallel of latitude loops may be completed in the park; only complete mini loops count toward mileage and participants or teams must track them.
Entry and awards
Online pre-registration is required and remains open through noon on Friday, September 25, 2026; there is no same-day, in-person registration. Registration opens January 1, 2026. Solo finishers receive a custom concrete finisher stone with their mileage recorded; top finishers in gender categories receive a larger concrete stone and additional awards. Relay team members receive matching finisher stones with the team total recorded. Lifetime mileage accumulates across years and earns special awards at set intervals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
