Course
USATF-certified road courses circling Otsego Lake near Cooperstown, with the water on the runner's right the whole way. The marathon starts at 7:00am from Glimmerglass State Park and the half at 8:00am near the Fenimore Art Museum, both running quiet county roads through lakeside villages. The 5K and 10K start at 8:30am and stay almost entirely inside Glimmerglass State Park. Boston qualifier.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySat 5 Jun 2027
About
Race The Lake is a challenging marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K that circles Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, NY, passing landmarks like the Otesaga Hotel and Baseball Hall of Fame. All races start and finish at Glimmerglass State Park with USATF certification and aid stations throughout.
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