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Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon

Date
October 25, 2026
Distance
Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon

From the Organizer

Join us on Sunday, October 25, 2026 for the Tenth Annual Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon at Rockland Lake State Park, featuring a scenic, "pancake flat" and fast 2.95 mile loop around the lake.  Set a new PR while taking in the beautiful views!

8:00 AM start

Sponsored by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in cooperation with the New York State Parks System.

 

PERKS & AMENITIES:

Bag check, aid stations every mile, custom race shirts, custom medals for all finishers, and our famous post-race pancake breakfast!

 

REGISTRATION FEES:

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Prices now include processing fees:

$51.20 through Sep. 28
$59.45 through Oct. 16
$66.65 through Oct. 24, 5PM

No race-day registration.  Entries cannot be transferred to another person.

 

THE COURSE

A scenic paved pathway around Rockland Lake, accurately measured USATF certified course.  Start is near Parking field 5, beginning with a 1.3 mile out-and back section along the south end of the lake, then four complete 2.96 mile laps of the lake (clockwise), finishing again near Parking Field 5.  For the purposes of lap counting, the initial 1.3 mile section is included in the first lap, the subsequent three complete laps are considered laps 2,3,4.

 

RACE PACKETS

Choose Packet Shipping when registering ($7.45), to avoid the lines on race day and have your race shirt and bib delivered to your door before the race.  Option available for US addresses only, through October 14.  All packets will ship out on October 16

For runners that do not choose packet shipping, packet pickup is available at the race site between 7:00-7:45AM.

 

RACE SHIRTS

Free race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by October 11.
For participants registered after that date, remaining shirts will be available after the race on a first-come first-serve basis.
Shirt sizes are Unisex or Women's Fitted: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, and Unisex 2XL

 

AWARDS

Half-Marathon - Men's and Women's awards categories:

Under 50: Top 7
50-59: Top 3
60-69: Top 2
70 & over: First Place

Medals for all finishers

Awards ceremony at 10:30 AM

 

POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST!

Pancakes are more enjoyable when they're earned, and we're cooking 'em up fresh on race day!

 

TIME LIMITS

All participants have until 11:15AM to finish the race, which is a minimum average pace of 15 min/mile.

 

AGE RESTRICTIONS

All participants must be 16 or older on race day.

 

RESULTS:

Will be posted on our race webpage within 24 hours.

 

ABOUT US:

From race directors to course monitors, all Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team races are staffed by its own volunteers since the Team’s inauguration in 1977 by its founder and fitness advocate, Sri Chinmoy.

Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,700 races a year in 27 countries across 4 continents, ranging from short kids fun-runs, to marathons to the world’s longest certified road race – the annual Self-Transcendence 3100 mile race (yes, 3,100 miles, it’s not a typo). We love running and putting on races – we hope you enjoy the friendly atmosphere we provide, free of commercial sponsors. Read more >>

 

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
We live in uncertain times.  If we are forced to cancel this event owing to circumstances beyond our control, including, but not limited to:

New or modified COVID-19 regulations/restrictions imposed by park officials or city or state governments;
Unsafe conditions in the park, such as severe weather conditions;
the event will be converted to a virtual one.  Registered participants will still receive the race giveaways and finisher medals in the mail upon completion of the virtual race, and trophies will be mailed to winners as per the awards breakdown above.

Distances & Pricing

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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 Half-Marathon?
Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon is a running event held in Valley Cottage, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon?
Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Valley Cottage, NY at Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

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