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Old Forge Marathon Weekend

Thu September 5 - Sun September 8, 2024 Old Forge, NY 13420 US Directions

Events

5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 over 3 Days

ADKrazy (3 Day Challenge)

$255 09/05 - 09/07 5:00PM EDT - 2:00PM EDT Price increases after May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
2 Day Challenge!

Loony Challenge (10K plus Half Marathon)

$120 09/06 - 09/07 4:30PM EDT - 1:00PM EDT Price increases after May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
2 Day Challenge!

Super Loony Challenge (10K plus Full Marathon)

$135 09/06 - 09/07 4:30PM EDT - 2:00PM EDT Price increases after May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
Kayak, Run, Bike over 3 Days!

Old Forge Ky-Tri (Kayak, Run, Bike)

$140 09/06 - 09/08 3:00PM EDT - 3:00PM EDT Price increases after May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
The Forge 32 Mile Gravel Grinder

Old Forge Gravel Grinder (32 Miles)

$55 09/08 10:00AM EDT - 3:00PM EDT Price increases after June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
The Forge 20 Mile Gravel Grinder

Old Forge Gravel Grinder (20 Miles)

$55 09/08 10:00AM EDT - 3:00PM EDT Price increases after May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
3.1 Mile Kayak

Old Forge Kayak (5K)

$42.50 09/06 3:00PM EDT - 6:00PM EDT Price increases after May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
ULTRA (50k)

Old Forge Ultra Marathon (50K)

$95 09/07 7:00AM EDT - 3:00PM EDT Price increases after May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

George T Hiltebrant Recreation Center
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 Gravel Grinder (32M or 20M option)!

 

PACKET PICKUPS

George T Hiltebrant Recreation Center- 201 North St, Old Forge, NY 13420

Thursday, September 5, 2024 (only for ADKrazy and runners that are running on Thursday)
 
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Friday, September 6, 2024
 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Note: There will be an opportunity from 8:00 am - 8:25 am for those running the Friday morning HALF MARATHON to pick up their packets before the race. That race starts at 8:30 am.

Saturday, September 7, 2024
 6:30 am - 8:00 am

Sunday, September 8, 2024
 8:30 am - 9:45 am
 

COUSE INFORMATION

5K (3.1 MILES)

  • A true ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
  • Custom Short Sleeve shirt
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Overall & Age-Group Awards
  • Course Records: Cory Demo (M) 17:10 (2020); Laurie Hennessy (F) 20:20 (2017)

 

10K (6.2 MILES)

  • 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 hoodie
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Overall & Age-Group Awards
  • Course Records: Randy Misencik (M) 39:56 (2019); Kristie Froio (F) 37:54 (2019)

 

Half Marathon (13.1M)

  • 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 hoodie
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Overall & Age-Group Awards
  • Course Records: Dave Cook (M) 1:16:12 (2020); Donna Langerfield (F) 1:28:27 (2017)

 

MARATHON (26.2 MILES)

  • 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 hoodie
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Overall & Age-Group Awards
  • Course Records: Steve Haagsma (M) 2:35:25 (2020); Kimberly Mills (F) 3:10:03 (2020)

ULTRA MARATHON (50K)

  • Eligible for the SUPER LOONY CHALLENGE (run a 10k on Friday & then an Ultra on Saturday!)
  • True ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Overall & Age-Group Awards
  • COURSE RECORD… 
    Andy Johnston (2023) 3:54:02.45

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, 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 Course Map

 

 

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/OldForge/OldForgeHalfMarathon5K.

GIVEAWAY & AWARDS

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

 

Old Forge Camping Resort*
1-800-CAMPING
315-369-6011

Water’s Edge Inn*
315-369-2484

www.OldForgeCamping.comwww.WatersEdgeInn.com

2023 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 7 - Sunday, September 10, 2023   [2 night minimum stay]

PARKING

Free Parking on site. Overflow parking at Water Safari (walking distance from the race site).

GETFIT SERIES

Take the challenge- Run 4 or more Half Marathons!
 
 
 

When you sign up for the GetFit Half Marathon series, not only are you awesome for running at least 4 half marathons (beastmode btw!) but you also get the running socks for each event you do for FREE.

The Get Fit Half Marathon Series offers discounted registration, custom swag, and VIP status to runners who participate in 4 (or more) Willow Running Half Marathon events during the year. Registration is by mail: For more info and to register for the series, visit the Willow Running website.

Willow Running races included in the GetFit Half Marathon Series:

  • Earth Day Half Marathon
  • Thousand Islands Half Marathon
  • Montezuma Half Marathon
  • Keuka Outlet Trail Half Marathon
  • Tromptown Half Marathon
  • Old Forge Marathon Half Marathon
  • Finger Lakes Half Marathon
  • Jell-O Half Marathon
  • E-Race Cancer Half Marathon

INSIDE TRACKER SPECIAL OFFER!

SHOP HERE: https://www.insidetracker.com/

USE PROMO CODE: WILLOWRUNNING23 for 20% Off

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