Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k
Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k is a running race on October 9, 2027 in Potsdam, NY, with entry fees from $25 to $60.
- Date
- October 9, 2027 (458 days to go)
- Location
- 43 Pine St, Potsdam, NY
- Price
- $25–$60
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
To be guaranteed a race shirt, registrants must register by 2 weeks before race day. Race shirts will then be on an availability basis and not guaranteed.
The Raquette River Marathon and races run along the scenic Raquette River along River Rd, starting and finishing in Potsdam at the Potsdam Arena. The course involves rolling hills and is certified by USATF and therefore a Boston Qualifier Certified USATF Map . All races start together at 9:00. Plenty of parking at Pine Street Arena. See our website Raquette River Racing and Timing and Facebook page Raquette River on FB for additional information and updates.
ALL CHARGES MAY INCLUDE PROCESSING FEES. Hotel registration link: https://stay.visitstlc.com/raquette-river-marathon
Our sponsors for 2026 were Seacomm Federal Credit Union and Barstow Motors. We made donations to the Global Service Initiative of Delta Upsilon, the Community Impact Fund for School Readiness for Phi Sigma Sigma, and Sigma Phi Epsilon's national philanthropy.
Additional details and certified map above. There will be restrooms at the start finish and portable johns near both the half marathon turn-around and the marathon turn-around points. A swag bag with registration materials will be handed out to all pre-registered athletes that will include their bib and pins, t-shirt, sports drink, granola, fruit, and more. Water/sports drink stops will exist every 1.5 miles along the course and at the start finish.
RACE DAY- Check-in inside the arena by the finish line, awards begin approximately 30 minutes after the last finisher of each race and there will be concessions/food vendor on site from 8:30-3:00.
Awards for races are as follows: Half Marathon and Marathon runners will receive medals at finish, and we will do 1st-3rd overall male and female podium awards after the top 3 finishers have come in for each of those races. CASH AWARDS planned again for the 2027! These are expected to be $150 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, and $75 for 3rd for both men and women but could change. The half marathon also has cash prizes.
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
60°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Colton 2 N, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Potsdam, NY
Nearest Airport
MSS
Massena International Airport Richards Field · 20 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 121 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k
- Date
- October 9, 2027
- Location
- 43 Pine St, Potsdam, NY
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
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Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k
Oct 9, 2027