Fallen Comrades Half Marathon

The 2025 Half Marathon course has been approved! 

2025 Half Marathon Course

The course consisted of two loops. The race begins at the Plain located near Daly Field and heads east toward the Hudson River then south along Thayer Road toward Buffalo Soldier Field (Mile 2). Runners will then run up to Michie Stadium and down Stony Lonesome Road near Lusk Reservoir. One the first lap, runners will veer left onto Merritt Road (Mile 3) and run through the New Brick neighborhood to Keller Army Community Hospital (Mile 5.5). The route then runs east on Washington Road, left on Grant Road and back to Washington Road, before heading down Ruger Road to the Anderson Rugby Complex (Mile 8). Runners will make their way back toward Trophy Point running up Howard Road to begin the second loop (Mile 9). The second loop returns south to Buffalo Soldier Field (Mile 11), back up to Michie Stadium (Mile 12), and finishes running down Stony Lonesome Road to Washington Road. Runners will turn right on Washington Road and finish alongside Daly Field.

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Kids 1-Mile Course:

PACKET PICKUP

Participants will receive their race bib and shirt (for half marathon) at packet pickup. Please have your race registration email confirmation and photo identification available at packet pickup.

Early Packet pickup for Cadets will occur in the Mess Hall at the Poop Deck on Friday, March 7, from 12:05 p.m. to 12:35 p.m.

Packet pickup for general entry will occur on Saturday, March 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the West Point Visitor Center parking lot located at 2107 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996 (look for the tent in front of the Visitor Center).

Race-day packet pickup will occur on Sunday, March 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the race start location on Daly Field, West Point, NY 10996. Please arrive early enough to park in the designated parking lots and walk to the stadium for packet pickup.

ENTRY ON TO WEST POINT

All participators and race spectators that are not DOD ID Cardholders must obtain a visitor pass to gain entry to West Point. The West Point Visitor Control Center is located at: 2107 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996 and operating hours are 6 AM to 10 PM daily.  

RACE DAY PARKING

The race will begin behind the Superintendent’s Parade Review box located near Daly Field, West Point, NY 10996. Parking is available in Clinton lot and several adjacent parking lots located along Cullum Road and Thayer Road.

Location: Google maps

Directions: Directions to parking from Thayer Gate (Directions).

Additional parking can be found at Eisenhower Hall Theatre, along Thayer Road, and at Buffalo Soldier Field.

BAGGAGE DROP

Baggage drop will be available at the race start location. Runners must use a clear bag and clearly label their bag with their race bib number. Markers will be available on race day to mark bags. Bags are subject to search prior to drop off. Bags may be picked up at the finish location immediately following completion of the race.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

While running the race, roads will be open to traffic, so situational awareness is key to ensure that no runners get in vehicle accidents. While there will be road guards, to ensure the safety of racers, the use of headphones or earbuds while running is not permitted on military installations.

PROHIBITTED ITEMS:

• Weapons and contraband of any kind (regardless of permitting). This will include firearms, knives, pepper spray, etc.
• Fireworks (includes flammable liquids, fuels or explosives)
• Suitcases or bulky items (no large bags)
• Alcohol
• Illegal drugs or illicit substances of any kind
• Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems / Drones

RACE START

The opening remarks, course orientation, safety briefing, and national anthem will begin at 7:45 a.m. at the race start location.

All participants running/walking the Half Marathon will start at 8:00 a.m. There are no running waves but runners should line up according to their expected running pace (faster runners to the front near the start line).

All participants conducting the Half Marathon Ruck March will start at 8:05 a.m.

The kids 1-mile race will begin immediately following the start of the ruck march. Parents/guardians are welcome to run alongside their kids.

RUN TIMING AND RESULTS

Second Wind Race Timing will provide the official timing of all races. A results link will be sent to all participants following the race. The timing device will be attached to the back of your race bib. Please be sure your bib is visible on the front outside layer of clothing during the race to include when passing over timing mats at the start, finish, and other points on the course.

AWARDS

All finishers will receive a finisher medal upon completion. The competitive category awards ceremony will occur at approximately 11:00 a.m..

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Results from the 2025 Fallen Comrades Half Marathon

Half Marathon Results provided by Second Wind Timing

Results form the 2024 Fallen Comrades Half Marathon

Half Marathon Results provided by Second Wind Timing

Results form the 2023 Fallen Comrades Half Marathon

Half Marathon Results provided by Second Wind Timing

Results from the 2022 Fallen Comrades Half Marathon

Half-Marathon Results provided by Second Wind Timing

Results from the 2021 Fallen Comrades Half Marathon

Half-Marathon Results provided by Second Wind Timing