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Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 9, 202742.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Race date in 359 days
Oct 9, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Potsdam · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
$60Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenSat, October 10, 2026 ~ Thu, October 7, 2027See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

To receive a commemorative T-shirt, you must register at least two weeks before the race.

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.

Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k 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.

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k — 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.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km09:00
Half21.0975km09:00
10K10km09:00
5k Fun Run5km09:00
START

43 Pine St, Potsdam, NY

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Potsdam Arena, Potsdam, NY

Raquette River Marathon·Half Marathon·10k·5k Fun Run events are held together.

Start line is located at 43 Pine St, Potsdam, NY, and the start time is 9:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 9°C (47°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Aid stations
approx. every 1.5 miles

Participant benefits

cash awards top 3 M/F for marathon and half marathon (per site)

Where and when to collect your Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k 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

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — no train/subway/bus station in Potsdam, NY; start/finish is at Potsdam Arena (Pine Street Arena)…

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — no train/subway/bus station in Potsdam, NY; start/finish is at Potsdam Arena (Pine Street Arena) along River Rd, following the Raquette River

Small-town upstate NY venue; ample on-site parking at Pine Street Arena, no public transit guidance from organizer Rural North Country NY college town (home of Clarkson University/SUNY Potsdam) with no public transit network — runners drive to the venue and park on-site

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Potsdam Arena/Pine Street Arena

Restrooms at start/finish; portable toilets near the half and full marathon turn-arounds

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.

The Raquette River Marathon in Potsdam, New York, combines a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K.

It runs along River Road beside the Raquette River and is known as a course with gentle rolling hills rather than a dead-flat route.

The start and finish are near the Potsdam Arena (ice rink);

the course is USATF-certified and known as a Boston Marathon qualifying course.

Because the race is in northern New York, October temperatures can be low and winds strong, so organizers advise preparing for the cold.

To receive a T-shirt, you must register at least two weeks before race day.

Check-in (Packet Pickup) is available the evening before, 6–8 p.m., at the Pine Street Arena.

Aid station are reportedly spaced about every 1.5 miles, and prize money goes to the top three men and women in the marathon and half marathon.

Entry fee, the exact start time, and time limit are not listed on the official page, so check the latest details on the RunSignUp page before registering.

Times are local to Potsdam. 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.

Ottawa|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

$45

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Ottawa ByWard Market & Rideau Canal Small-Group Tour

$66

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Hotels near the Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k start line in Potsdam

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Ottawa|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

$45

View on Klook

Urban agglomeration of Montreal|Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport

$46

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Ottawa National Gallery of Canada Admission Ticket

$19

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Ottawa Ghost Stories Night Walking Tour

Night tour through the chilling legends of Old Ottawa · $28

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Ottawa Highlights Walking Tour (3 hours)

3-hour guided walking tour of Ottawa's key attractions · $5

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Montreal Old Town & Underground City Half-Day Walking Tour

$6

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Montreal Old Town 2-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour

$26

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Where runners eat in Potsdam

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Ottawa ByWard Market 2.5-Hour Food Tour (Tastings Included)

$104

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What to see in Potsdam after the race

Seeing Potsdam with the medal on

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

Ottawa ByWard Market & Rideau Canal Small-Group Tour

$66

View on Klook

Total cost and budget for Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Potsdam runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k

FAQ
When does Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 9, 2027 in Potsdam, NY, United States.

How much is the Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $60.

What distances does Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K.

What time does Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k 2027 start?

43 Pine St, Potsdam, NY.

What is the Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k 2027 course like?

Raquette River Marathon·Half Marathon·10k·5k Fun Run events are held together.

Start line is located at 43 Pine St, Potsdam, NY, and the start time is 9:00 a.m. local time.

Where does Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k 2027 finish?

Potsdam Arena, Potsdam, NY.

When does registration for Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k 2027 open?

Registration runs from Sat, October 10, 2026 to Thu, October 7, 2027.

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