Marathon's 5K Run for the Scholars
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 1 East Main Street, Marathon, NY
- Distance
- Marathon's 5K Run for the Scholars
From the Organizer
General Information Course: A fast course with a few slight rolling hills starting and finishing on Main Street in the village of Marathon. USATF Certification NY-070444-JG
Course Records:
Male Established : 2022 Kevin Heeman, 15:38
Female Established 2013 Sara Dunham 18:08.5
Pre-registry: Register by mail prior to June 14th at a fee of $25; After June 14th a fee of $30 is charged. Registrations and race packets can be picked up at the high school.
Race Day Entries: Register up to 30 minutes prior to the start at a fee of $30. Registration will be held on the village green in front of the school until 8:30 AM.
Shirts: A True Classic Performance Multi-Colored Shirt is guaranteed to all pre-registered athletes. First come first serve for race day entries.
Awards: First Place Overall Male and Female, First Place Masters Male and Female, and Top 3 Finishers in each age group will receive a Race Bag Award. No Duplications of Awards.
Age Groups: Age Groups for Male and Female Runners will be 14 and under then starting at age 15, with ten year increments up to 65 and older.
If the race attracts more than 150 pre-race entries by June 1st we will increase the total number of age groups by using five year increments for the age groups.
Post Race Celebration: An awards ceremony and post race foods will be available after the race
Facilities: Restroom facilities are available in the High School.
Parking: Available at the high school and Lovell’s Field. Please respect all NO Parking signs.
Directions: From the North (Exit 38) and South (Exit 39), Marathon is located off Interstate 81. From the East and West the Village of Marathon is located on Route 221.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
55°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Whitney Pt Dam, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Marathon, NY
Elevation
1,099 ft
Nearest Airport
BGM
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field · 17 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Marathon's 5K Run for the Scholars, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
- Race
- Marathon's 5K Run for the Scholars
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 1 East Main Street, Marathon, NY
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 Marathon's 5K Run for the Scholars?
- Marathon's 5K Run for the Scholars is a running race held in Marathon, New York on June 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Marathon's 5K Run for the Scholars?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Marathon, New York at 1 East Main Street, Marathon, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Marathon's 5K Run for the Scholars?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Marathon's 5K Run for the Scholars
Jun 27, 2026