About Tromptown Marathon, Half and 5K — what makes it special
ABOUT THE RACE
A day you'll remember, long past the finish line.
It is now in its 6th year after the date, day of the week, and season were changed.
Both events are among the toughest yet most scenic course in New York State, and even in the entire United States.
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.
Tromptown Marathon, Half 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.
Race reports: 2
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“I kept trailing along, keeping them in my site as long as I could.”
At the Tromptown half marathon, the runner intended an easy training effort but chased a time after the start, raising their pace. Despite hip pain and foot cramps late on, they finished in 1 hour 53 minutes 1 second, a 2-minute PR.
At the Tromptown half marathon, the runner planned 5 minutes running and 1 minute walking but started fast and skipped walk breaks. Poorly timed meals for the evening race and depleted fuel around mile 8 prompted a rethink of fueling for next time.
We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.
See it on video, feel it through their stories.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.
The way in that fits you
YOUR ENTRY
How to enter Tromptown Marathon, Half 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.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop. Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
Course is a loop course, with full marathon passing through 4 counties and half marathon through 3 counties, and the start/finish is near a local school.
The course includes a climb known as 'Heartbreak Hill,' which requires pace pacing.
In mid-October, this area typically sees temperatures around 7-15°C with a chance of rain and frequent cloudy weather,
so runners should prepare for cold, wet conditions.
Aid station are set up roughly every 3.2km (2 miles), and commemorative t-shirts can be purchased separately.
Times are local to DeRuyter. 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.