2027 Empire State Half Marathon & 5k
- Date Sun 3rd October 2027
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Congers, New York
- Price $22.20 - $128.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 2027 Empire State Half Marathon and 5K on Sunday, October 3, 2027! Taking place at the scenic Rockland Lake State Park in Congers, Rockland, this event boasts the flattest and fastest road course on the East Coast. Runners will have the opportunity to tackle the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles or the 5K distance, both designed to help participants achieve their personal bests on a certified loop around the picturesque lake.
Starting bright and early, the 5K kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by elite introductions for the half marathon at 8:45 AM, and the main race at 9:00 AM. With a total elevation gain of just 135 feet, participants can look forward to a smooth and enjoyable experience, complete with three well-stocked aid stations offering water and Gatorade. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishments in the Beer Garden opening at 10:00 AM and stay for the awards ceremony at 11:15 AM. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, enjoy the scenery, and take home a shiny medal!
Starting bright and early, the 5K kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by elite introductions for the half marathon at 8:45 AM, and the main race at 9:00 AM. With a total elevation gain of just 135 feet, participants can look forward to a smooth and enjoyable experience, complete with three well-stocked aid stations offering water and Gatorade. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishments in the Beer Garden opening at 10:00 AM and stay for the awards ceremony at 11:15 AM. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, enjoy the scenery, and take home a shiny medal!
Organiser's Description
THE EMPIRE STATE HM & 5K: OCTOBER 3, 2027
The Empire State Half Marathon and 5k are on the flattest and fastest road course on the East Coast: Rockland Lake State Park In just a few laps around the lake, just north of the NJ/NY border, you'll walk away with a big shiny medal, a tech race shirt, and hopefully a shiny new personal best!
Follow us on IG: @empirestatehalfmarathon for future updates!
_Please arrive before 8am to avoid paying the park admission fee!_
RACE SCHEDULE
8:00am - 5k Start
8:45am - HM Elite Introductions
9:00am - Half Marathon Start
9:15am - 5k Awards Available
10:00am - Beer Garden Opens
11:15am - Half Marathon Awards Available
COURSE
The course is a USATF-certified loop around scenic Rockland Lake.
COURSE PROFILE
As shown on the Rockland Lake Half Marathon Strava Segment, [https://www.strava.com/segments/22105388] the course has 135' of elevation over the 13.1 miles. The difference between its highest elevation point (170') and lowest (155') is just 15', making it a pancake flat loop.
FUELING STATIONS
There are three aid stations with both water and Gatorade along the course.
ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM (EAP)
The EAP provides a complimentary entry, personal water stations, preferred baggage claim, and for some, free lodging. Please email empirestatehalfmarathon@gmail.com your running resume for consideration.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZE STRUCTURE
$500 - Top M/F
$300 - 2nd M/F
$200 - 3rd M/F
TEAM PRIZE STRUCTURE
$500 - Top M/F Teams (3/Team)
HM AND 5K MEDALS: 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS
Top 3 finishers to male/female finishers in 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
5k and HM AG Winners win ice cream from the Sweet Guy Ice Cream Truck
BIB PICKUP
Bibs can either be picked up at Road Runner Sports (Paramus) on Friday evening (5pm-7pm), Saturday morning (10am-1pm), or at the race site on Sunday morning.
EMPIRE STATE CHALLENGE MEDAL
Any runner finishing both the Empire State Half Marathon and the Garden State 10 Miler (or the Empire State 5k) will receive the Empire State Challenge Medal at the conclusion of the Empire State Half.
LODGING
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nanuet (425 NY-59, Nanuet, NY 10954): 845-623-6000
Element Spring Valley (90 Spring Valley Market Place, Spring Valley, NY 10977): 845-694-8200
Hilton Garden Inn (270 W Route 9, Nanuet, NY 10954): 845-623-0600
The Empire State Half Marathon and 5k are on the flattest and fastest road course on the East Coast: Rockland Lake State Park In just a few laps around the lake, just north of the NJ/NY border, you'll walk away with a big shiny medal, a tech race shirt, and hopefully a shiny new personal best!
Follow us on IG: @empirestatehalfmarathon for future updates!
_Please arrive before 8am to avoid paying the park admission fee!_
RACE SCHEDULE
8:00am - 5k Start
8:45am - HM Elite Introductions
9:00am - Half Marathon Start
9:15am - 5k Awards Available
10:00am - Beer Garden Opens
11:15am - Half Marathon Awards Available
COURSE
The course is a USATF-certified loop around scenic Rockland Lake.
COURSE PROFILE
As shown on the Rockland Lake Half Marathon Strava Segment, [https://www.strava.com/segments/22105388] the course has 135' of elevation over the 13.1 miles. The difference between its highest elevation point (170') and lowest (155') is just 15', making it a pancake flat loop.
FUELING STATIONS
There are three aid stations with both water and Gatorade along the course.
ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM (EAP)
The EAP provides a complimentary entry, personal water stations, preferred baggage claim, and for some, free lodging. Please email empirestatehalfmarathon@gmail.com your running resume for consideration.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZE STRUCTURE
$500 - Top M/F
$300 - 2nd M/F
$200 - 3rd M/F
TEAM PRIZE STRUCTURE
$500 - Top M/F Teams (3/Team)
HM AND 5K MEDALS: 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS
Top 3 finishers to male/female finishers in 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
5k and HM AG Winners win ice cream from the Sweet Guy Ice Cream Truck
BIB PICKUP
Bibs can either be picked up at Road Runner Sports (Paramus) on Friday evening (5pm-7pm), Saturday morning (10am-1pm), or at the race site on Sunday morning.
EMPIRE STATE CHALLENGE MEDAL
Any runner finishing both the Empire State Half Marathon and the Garden State 10 Miler (or the Empire State 5k) will receive the Empire State Challenge Medal at the conclusion of the Empire State Half.
LODGING
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nanuet (425 NY-59, Nanuet, NY 10954): 845-623-6000
Element Spring Valley (90 Spring Valley Market Place, Spring Valley, NY 10977): 845-694-8200
Hilton Garden Inn (270 W Route 9, Nanuet, NY 10954): 845-623-0600
Races
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Empire State Half Marathon
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd October 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
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The Scoop 5k - Presented by SweetGuy Ice Cream
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd October 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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Empire State Challenge (HM & 5k)
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 3rd October 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$59.30
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Empire State Challenge (Empire HM and Garden State 10)
Incl. $8.20 Fee
Sun 3rd October 2027 (8:15AM EDT)
$128.20
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Rockland Lake State Park, 962 S Route 9W, Congers, 10920, NY, United States
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