The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.
THE DREAM
To receive a commemorative T-shirt, you must register at least two weeks before the race.
Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.
Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
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Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
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YOUR ENTRY
Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.
Enter on RunSignup; places are first come, first served.
Organizer's pageEnter on RunSignup; places are first come, first served.
Organizer's pageEnter on RunSignup; places are first come, first served.
Organizer's pageRACE WEEK
Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.
| Event | Start |
|---|---|
| Marathon42.195km | 09:00 |
| Half21.0975km | 09:00 |
| 10K10km | 09:00 |
| 5k Fun Run5km | 09:00 |
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.
Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.
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
Same as start — Potsdam Arena/Pine Street Arena
Restrooms at start/finish; portable toilets near the half and full marathon turn-arounds
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.
STAY A LITTLE
From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
Hotel · 1.0km
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View on KlookDistances are straight-line from the start.
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Hotel · 1.0km
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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.
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View on GetYourGuideNight tour through the chilling legends of Old Ottawa · $28
View on GetYourGuide3-hour guided walking tour of Ottawa's key attractions · $5
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View on KlookA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.
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View on GetYourGuideThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.
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It takes place on Sat, October 9, 2027 in Potsdam, NY, United States.
The main event costs $60.
Marathon · Half · 10K.
The race starts at 09:00.
43 Pine St, 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.
Potsdam Arena, Potsdam, NY.
Registration runs from Sat, October 10, 2026 to Thu, October 7, 2027.