Both the Marathon and Half Marathon start and finish at the Madison Barracks Polo Fields on Pike Rd next to Lake Ontario (Black River Bay). Both courses are out-and-back routes with the Half runners turning around at mile 6.55. There's only one difference between the out route and the return route: the course goes down Main St during the first mile but then comes back on Washington St during mile 25/12.
Click here to explore the interactive course maps and elevation charts for both the Marathon & Half Marathon. Use the Marathon/Half Marathon menu options on the map page to switch between courses.
Click here to see the course certification maps and certificates.
Approximate Elevation Stats for the Marathon:
Lowest Point: 246 ft
Highest Point: 470 ft
Elevation Gain: 570 ft
Elevation Loss: 570 ft
Course Preview:
Do you like to be super prepared for race day? ...or maybe you're a first-timer and a bit nervous. Click below for a full preview of the entire course on Youtube:
🎥 Watch the Full Marathon course preview on YouTube.
🎥 Watch the Half Marathon course preview on YouTube.
Well Marked:
There will be at least two course directional arrows at every turn along the route, guiding you through the scenic course. We'll also have a course marshal to direct you at as many turns as possible.
Water Stations and Toilets:
Below are approximate locations of the water stations and portable toilets. All but two stations will have lemon-lime Gatorade.
Half Marathon:
Mile 1.5
Mile 3.5 (portable toilet)
Mile 5
Mile 6 (portable toilet)
Mile 7 (portable toilet)
Mile 8
Mile 10 (portable toilet)
Mile 11.5
Full Marathon:
Mile 1.5
Mile 3.5 (portable toliet)
Mile 5
Mile 6 (portable toliet)
Mile 8
Mile 9
Mile 11
Mile 12 (portable toilet)
Mile 14.5 (portable toilet)
Mile 15.5
Mile 17.5
Mile 18.5
Mile 20 (portable toilet)
Mile 21.5
Mile 23 (portable toilet)
Mile 25
