McKirdy Micro Race Series: MicrOTQ
McKirdy Micro Race Series: MicrOTQ is a running race on March 28, 2027 in Valley Cottage, NY, with an entry fee of $150.
- Date
- March 28, 2027 (265 days to go)
- Price
- $150
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A Race Series Designed by Runners, for Runners
In 2021 we created the McKirdy Micro Marathon series to help athletes run a personal best and qualify for the Boston Marathon or beyond. At the time, we were just coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic where opportunities to run fast times were limited and motivation to continue training was difficult with no races on the calendar.
In 2023, we took the same concept and applied it at an elite level, hosting a race for athletes targeting the USATF Olympic Trials Qualifying Standard (OTQ) or the Olympic Standard. Many “on the cusp” athletes find they have limited options for races that are both fast and will provide the support they need to run their best.
Athletes from all over the world came to participate in a small localized race with the potential for massive impact. When the day was done:
48 athletes ran under the 2:18:00/2:37:00 OTQ Standard
More OTQs came from our race than any other race in 2023
Our race produced 2 Olympians
69% of the finishing athletes ran a personal best
85% of the finishing athletes ran their second fastest lifetime marathon
Moving forward, we are expanding the series to bring the McKirdy Micro race experience to athletes of all abilities over multiple distances! We hope you’ll come run your fastest marathon or 10K with us.
Hosted at Rockland Lake State Park, this course is a 2.94 mile looped course measured by World Athletics "A" certifier, Jim Gerweck. Certification.
Marathon: USA-2023-071
10k: USA-2023-275
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
55°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dobbs Ferry-Ardsley, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Valley Cottage, NY
City Elevation
164 ft
Nearest Airport
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at McKirdy Micro Race Series: MicrOTQ, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
265
Days to train
- Race
- McKirdy Micro Race Series: MicrOTQ
- Date
- March 28, 2027
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Valley Cottage than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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McKirdy Micro Race Series: MicrOTQ
Mar 28, 2027