Events
ADKrazy (3 Day Challenge)
Old Forge Gravel Grinder (32 Miles). To sign up click on the "The Forge" on the home page
Old Forge Gravel Grinder (20 Miles). To sign up click on the "The Forge" on the home page
Old Forge Kayak (5K)
Old Forge Marathon -USATF Certified
Old Forge Half Marathon (Fri- 9/6)
Old Forge Half Marathon (Sat 9/7)
Old Forge 10K (Fri 9/6- 8:45AM)
Old Forge 5K (Friday, 9/6- 4:30PM)
Place
225 North St.
Old Forge, NY US 13420
Description
Ultra - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K + Challenges (Loony, Super Loony or ADKrazy!)
Run the beautiful Adirondack Park this fall -- LIVE!
Choose from the ULTRA (50K), FULL or HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K, or push yourself with the ADKrazy or Loon or Super Loon Challenge.
Want to switch it up? Grab your paddle, sneakers & bike for the Ky-Tri or just your bike for the Forge Gravel Grinder (32M or 20M option)! To Register for the Forge Gravel Grinder 32/20 please visit Forge 32/20 Gravel Grinder
PACKET PICKUPS
Packet Pick-Ups at the race site: George T. Hiltebrant Rec. Center, 225 North St, Old Forge, NY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM for ADKrazy runners and other Thursday 5K runners
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM for all other events
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
7:30 AM- 10:00 AM- All events
1:30 PM - 7:00 PM – All events
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
6:00 AM- 8:30 AM- All events
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM- Gravel Grinder races
COUSE INFORMATION
- A true ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
- Custom Short Sleeve shirt
- Finisher's Medal
- Course Records: Cory Demo (M) 17:10 (2020); Laurie Hennessy (F) 20:20 (2017)
- Eligible for the LOONY or SUPER LOONY CHALLENGE (run a 10k on Friday & then a Half or Full on Saturday!)
- A true ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
- Premium Old Forge custom race flannel button up shirt
- Finisher's Medal
- Course Records: Randy Misencik (M) 39:56 (2019); Kristie Froio (F) 37:54 (2019)
- Eligible for the LOONY CHALLENGE (run a 10k on Friday & then a Half on Saturday!)
- True ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
- Premium Old Forge custom race flannel button up shirt
- Finisher's Medal
- Course Records: Dave Cook (M) 1:16:12 (2020); Donna Langerfield (F) 1:28:27 (2017)
- Eligible for the SUPER LOONY CHALLENGE (run a 10k on Friday & then a Full on Saturday!)
- True ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
- Premium Old Forge custom race flannel button up shirt
- Finisher's Medal
- Course Records: Steve Haagsma (M) 2:35:25 (2020); Kimberly Mills (F) 3:10:03 (2020)
- Eligible for the SUPER LOONY CHALLENGE (run a 10k on Friday & then an Ultra on Saturday!)
- True ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
- Premium Old Forge custom race flannel button up shirt
- Finisher's Medal
- COURSE RECORD…
Andy Johnston (2023) 3:54:02.45 - 50K Ultra Course Map
LOONY CHALLENGE / SUPER LOONY CHALLENGE
- Loony Challenge: Select this option at registration if you're up for the challenge of a 10K on Friday AND a Half Marathon on Saturday! Participants of this two-day, loony challenge receive extra swag!
- Super Loony Challenge: Select this option at registration if you're up for the challenge of a 10K on Friday AND a Full Marathon on Saturday. Participants of this two-day, super loony challenge receive extra swag!
ADKrazy CHALLENGE
- 3 Day Challenge: Select this option at registration if you are Krazy enough to run all events... 5K + 10K + 13.1 + 26.2
The Forge 32 Mile GG Course Map
The Forge 20 Mile GG
Timeline of Events
Timeline for the 2024 Old Forge Marathon Weekend:
2024 OLD FORGE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Events
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
5:00 PM 5K (ADKrazy)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
8:30 AM Half Marathon (ADKrazy)
8:45 AM 10K
3:00 PM 5K Kayak (Ky-Tri)
4:30 PM 5K
4:30 PM 10K (ADKrazy, Loony & Super Loony)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
7:00 AM Ultra 50K
7:30 AM Marathon (ADKrazy & Super Loony)
8:15 AM Half Marathon (Loony)
8:30 AM 5K
8:30 AM 10K (Ky-Tri)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th
10:00 AM 20 mile Gravel Grinder (Ky-Tri)
10:00 AM 32 mile Gravel Grinder
Packet Pick-Ups at the race site: George T. Hiltebrant Rec. Center, 225 North St, Old Forge, NY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM for ADKrazy runners and other Thursday 5K runners
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM for all other events
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
7:30 AM- 10:00 AM- All events
1:30 PM - 7:00 PM – All events
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
6:00 AM- 8:30 AM- All events
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM- Gravel Grinder races
Retail hours:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
7:30 AM- 10:30 AM
1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
6:00 AM- 3:30 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Awards Ceremonies:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
5:45 PM- 5K
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
10:00 AM Morning 10K
11:00 AM Half Marathon
4:45 PM 5K Kayak
5:30 PM 5K race
5:45 PM Late 10K
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
9:30 AM 5K
10:00 AM 10K
10:45 AM Half Marathon
1:00 PM Marathon
2:30 PM Ultra 50K
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th
12:00 PM 20 mile Gravel Grinder
12:30 PM 32 mile Gravel Grinder
GIVEAWAY & AWARDS
Awards Ceremonies:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
5:45 PM- 5K
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
10:00 AM Morning 10K
11:00 AM Half Marathon
4:45 PM 5K Kayak
5:30 PM 5K race
5:45 PM Late 10K
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
9:30 AM 5K
10:00 AM 10K
10:45 AM Half Marathon
1:00 PM Marathon
2:30 PM Ultra 50K
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th
12:00 PM 20 mile Gravel Grinder
12:30 PM 32 mile Gravel Grinder
Run in great gear!
Race Medals
Your well deserved medals!
Runners who run the Loon or ADKrazy will receive medals of all distances completed.
LODGING, PARKING & TOURISM
RACE WEATHER & CLIMATE
Old Forge, NY typically sees temperatures in September that range between the mid 40’s to mid 60’s, although, record temps have reached as high as the 90’s and have dipped into the teens!
LODGING OPTIONS | |
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Old Forge Camping Resort* |
Water’s Edge Inn* |
www.OldForgeCamping.com | www.WatersEdgeInn.com |
2024 PROMO CODE: OFHM for 10% off
Valid at both the Old Forge Camping Resort and the Water's Edge Inn: 10% Off stay
Valid Thursday, September 5 - Sunday, September 8, 2023 [2 night minimum stay]
PARKING
Free Parking on site. Overflow parking at Water Safari (walking distance from the race site).
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/OldForge/OldForgeHalfMarathon5K.
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