Race the Lake Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, warming through the race
Mild 58°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 70°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 69% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
Race the Lake Marathon is a USATF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier that starts and finishes in Glimmerglass State Park and circles Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, New York. The rolling course accumulates about 1,550 feet of elevation gain and passes the Otesaga Hotel, the Farmers Museum, the Fenimore Art Museum and the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A half marathon, 10K and 5K run alongside the marathon. The race has been held annually in Cooperstown since 2014.
