Race the Lake Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, warming up steadily
Runners will face temperatures rising from 58°F at the start to 66°F by race end, with average humidity at 69%. Wind will be light at 7 mph, with a mix of headwinds and crosswinds affecting the first half of the race. Adjust pacing in the challenging climbs from miles 21 to 23, and consider a conservative start to accommodate the temperature increase.
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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.
