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Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike race photo

Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202750km · 42.195km · 21.1km +2 more events
Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Old Forge · 50km · 42.195km · 21.1km +2 more events
Entry fee
$87From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 12, 2026 · Entry fee $44 · Start 07:30
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 19, 2026
Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike race photo
Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held in autumn in Adirondack Park.

The events are the Ultra, 26.2 mile, 13.1 mile, 10K, and 5K.

There is also a challenge category combining multiple events.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Old Forge Marathon - Half, Full, & 5k by Willow Running

Confluence Running

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Marathon

Entry cost $87

Old Forge Marathon -USATF Certified · until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $70

Old Forge Half Marathon (Sat 9/12) · until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $92

Old Forge Ultra Marathon (50K) · until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $55

Old Forge 10K (Sat 9/12) · until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 5K

5K

Entry cost $40

Old Forge 5K (Sat- 9/12) · until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

George T Hiltebrant Recreation Center, Old Forge, NY

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The events are Old Forge Ultra Marathon (50K), Old Forge Marathon - USATF Certified,

Old Forge Half Marathon (Sat 9/12), Old Forge 10K (Sat 9/12), and Old Forge 5K (Sat 9/12).

The start is at George T Hiltebrant Recreation Center, Old Forge, NY at 7:30 AM local time.

The start and finish are at the same location.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Bib pickup

This is the collection point for the marathon weekend held over four days, 9/10 (Thu) to 9/13 (Sun).
Check the official information for collection times by event.

George T. Hiltebrant Rec. Center, 225 North St, Old Forge, NY

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone (no public transit)
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system for this rural Adirondacks venue in Old Forge, New York; there is no…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None (no public transit)

Start/finish at George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center, 225 North St., Old Forge, NY 13420. Rural Adirondack village with no public transit.

Official site states plainly: free on-site parking, overflow at Water Safari. Race weekend confirmed as September 10-13, 2026

Map

Getting to the finish

None (no public transit)

Same location as start (225 North St., Old Forge, NY 13420).

Map

Start shuttle

None (not needed) — free parking is on-site; overflow parking at Water Safari is within walking distance.

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system for this rural Adirondacks venue in Old Forge, New York; there is no relevant public transit network reaching the town. This is a car-access multi-event weekend, with cash or card accepted for any local fuel or store purchases.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Old Forge in September — average 15°C, a good temperature for chasing a fast time.

Your body temperature drops quickly while waiting at the start, so wear a disposable outer layer and remove it just before the gun.

Public transport does not reach the venue.

A private or rental car is the only practical option.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

Full marathon really begins after 30km.

Passing the halfway point 5-10 seconds slower than your target pace is more favourable for maintaining your pace late in the race,

and start taking gels early, before you feel hungry.

The 07:30 start is early.

Counting back from waking up, breakfast and travel, staying near start line the night before is more convenient.

Registration is open until September 12, 2026.

Times are local to Old Forge. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
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What to see in Old Forge after the race

Seeing Old Forge with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Old Forge.

Total cost and budget for Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Old Forge runners' room
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Frequently asked questions about Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike

FAQ
When was Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike 2026 held?

It was held on Sat, September 12, 2026. The next race is September 2027.

When does Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 12, 2026.

How much is the Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $44.

What distances does Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K · Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike 2027 start?

George T Hiltebrant Recreation Center, Old Forge, NY. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the Old Forge Marathon Weekend - Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kayak, Bike 2027 course like?

The events are Old Forge Ultra Marathon (50K), Old Forge Marathon - USATF Certified,

Old Forge Half Marathon (Sat 9/12), Old Forge 10K (Sat 9/12), and Old Forge 5K (Sat 9/12).

The start is at George T Hiltebrant Recreation Center, Old Forge, NY at 7:30 AM local time.

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