Sri Chinmoy Sunset Half-Marathon
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Distance
- Sunset Half-Marathon
From the Organizer
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the Sri Chinmoy Sunset Half-Marathon at Rockland Lake State Park, just 45 min. north of NYC. Featuring a scenic, "pancake flat" and fast 2.95 mile paved loop around beautiful Rockland Lake. Get ready for your PR!
As the name suggests, this Half is at sunset - 8:30pm start
Amenities: Aid stations every mile, including one main well-stocked station, custom race shirts, custom medals for all finishers.
Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the New York State Parks System. All proceeds from this event support the Self-Transcendence 3,100 mile race.
REGISTRATION FEES now include all processing fees. What you see is what you'll pay:
Through March 31: $51.20
Through April 30: $61.50
Through June 10, noon: $71.81
Strictly no race-day registration. Entries cannot be transferred to another person.
THE COURSE
A scenic, flat and fast 2.95-mile paved pathway around Rockland Lake, accurately measured USATF certified course. Just over 4 laps = Half-Marathon. The entire loop was repaved in 2020 and is in great shape - smooth, flat, no bumps, cracks or potholes. Race staging area is near the south end of Parking field 5. The course will have very basic lighting after dark, headlamps are optional.
RACE PACKET PICKUP
Saturday, 7:30-8:15pm at Race-Day Central, at the south end of Parking Field 5.
RACE START
8:30PM (Sunset!)
LAP COUNTING / TIMING
We'll be using Race Result chip timing with a semi-automated backup system administered by race staff. Please ensure your race bib is visible on the front of your torso (not your side, leg, back etc.) each time you pass the timing station, otherwise your laps won't be counted!
RESTROOMS
There are three restrooms along the course: One at parking field 5 about 150 meters past the race staging area, one at parking field 6, and one at parking field 3. All have running water, and are lit at night.
MEDICAL
Medical personnel will be present on-site during the entire race, for emergencies only. (No massages, etc.)
NIGHTTIME SAFETY MEASURES
The course will have very very basic lighting, headlamps are optional. Race-Day Central will have minimal lighting.
A cyclist will circle the course continuously until sunup (5:24AM)
A park police vehicle will be present in the park overnight, special for this event.
TIME LIMIT
12 midnight cutoff. All runners have 3 hours 30 minutes to complete the race.
RACE SHIRTS
Custom race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by May 23.
Sizes are Unisex: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL
Women's Fitted: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
AWARDS
Top 3 Men overall, Top 3 Women Overall.
Awards will be presented to the winners as they finish, or shortly after they finish. There will be no formal awards ceremony.
Medals for all finishers.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
All participants must be 16 or older on race day.
DIRECTIONS
Please visit our race webpage
This event is staged concurrently with the Sri Chinmoy 12 & 24-Hour Races, Midnight Marathon
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Sri Chinmoy Sunset Half-Marathon?
- Sri Chinmoy Sunset Half-Marathon is a running event held in Congers, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Sri Chinmoy Sunset Half-Marathon?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Congers, NY at Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sri Chinmoy Sunset Half-Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Sri Chinmoy Sunset Half-Marathon
Jun 13, 2026