Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lake Placid, New York
- Price $32.80 - $75.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 55th Annual Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the stunning Lake Placid, Essex! This celebrated event begins and ends at the picturesque North Elba Horse Showgrounds, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the high peaks. Anticipating over 750 participants, the race features a challenging yet rewarding course with moderate hills for the Half Marathon and 10K runners, starting at 8:00 a.m. sharp, and a new scenic route for the 5K beginning at 8:10 a.m.
This not-for-profit event not only promises an exhilarating race day experience but also supports a community-wide wellness initiative and local youth programming. Participants can look forward to awards for the top three finishers in each division for the Half Marathon and 10K, while the 5K offers awards for overall top finishers. Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit in beautiful Lake Placid!
This not-for-profit event not only promises an exhilarating race day experience but also supports a community-wide wellness initiative and local youth programming. Participants can look forward to awards for the top three finishers in each division for the Half Marathon and 10K, while the 5K offers awards for overall top finishers. Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit in beautiful Lake Placid!
Organiser's Description
On October 10, 2026, get ready to race in the 55th Annual Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon and 10K AND 5K!
PACKET PICK-UP IS AT THE NORTH ELBA HORSE SHOWGROUNDS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 FROM 4-7PM AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 6-7:30AM.
LOOK FOR ALL INFORMATION AT WWW.LAKEPLACIDCLASSIC.COM
* This event is one of the Lake Placid region's only not-for-profit running/walking events. The event aims to raise funds to support a community-wide wellness initiative and support local youth programming.
* This event starts and finishes at the North Elba Horse Showgrounds surrounded by nature and the beauty of the high peaks. Our race continues to grow, anticipating over 750 participants in 2026.
* The race route for the Half Marathon and 10K encompasses two moderate hills, one at the start and one towards the end.
* THE START TIME FOR THE HALF MARATHON AND 10K IS 8:00 A.M., WITH THE COURSE CLOSING AT NOON.
* For Half Marathon & 10K distances, awards for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places(Male & Female) and top three age groups including 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39;40-49;50-59;60-69 and over 70.
* 5K-A NEW ROUTE this year! Whether you're walking the beautiful, scenic route with your children or family members while your friends and loved one's race in our Half Marathon and 10K, or you're signing up to run your best 5K of the season...we have something for everyone!
* The start time for the 5K is 8:10am(sharp, we promise). For 5K, awards for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places(M/F) will be awarded. No age group awards for 5K.
RACE DAY PARKING INFORMATION
VENUE PARKING: HOURS: 6:00A.M.7:30 A.M. AND AFTER 8:30A.M.
PARKING WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 7:30 A.M. NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER AFTER THIS TIME UNTIL 8:30A.M.
IMPORTANT: ONCE PARKED, VEHICLES CANNOT EXIT THE VENUE BETWEEN 7:30 A.M. AND THE TIME THE LAST RUNNER HAS LEFT THE START AREA(APPROXIMATELY 8:30 A.M.). PLEASE PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY.
ALTERNATE PARKING: IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 7:30 A.M., YOU WILL NEED TO FIND OFF-SITE PARKING.
NOTE: NEARBY PARKING IS LIMITED AND ROADSIDE PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED.
SPECTATORS: IF ARRIVING AFTER 8:30AM, ON-SITE VENUE PARKING WILL BE OPEN.
OUR MISSION
To provide a classic event that everyone loves and to not be wasteful in our efforts to do so.
PACKET PICK-UP IS AT THE NORTH ELBA HORSE SHOWGROUNDS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 FROM 4-7PM AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 6-7:30AM.
LOOK FOR ALL INFORMATION AT WWW.LAKEPLACIDCLASSIC.COM
* This event is one of the Lake Placid region's only not-for-profit running/walking events. The event aims to raise funds to support a community-wide wellness initiative and support local youth programming.
* This event starts and finishes at the North Elba Horse Showgrounds surrounded by nature and the beauty of the high peaks. Our race continues to grow, anticipating over 750 participants in 2026.
* The race route for the Half Marathon and 10K encompasses two moderate hills, one at the start and one towards the end.
* THE START TIME FOR THE HALF MARATHON AND 10K IS 8:00 A.M., WITH THE COURSE CLOSING AT NOON.
* For Half Marathon & 10K distances, awards for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places(Male & Female) and top three age groups including 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39;40-49;50-59;60-69 and over 70.
* 5K-A NEW ROUTE this year! Whether you're walking the beautiful, scenic route with your children or family members while your friends and loved one's race in our Half Marathon and 10K, or you're signing up to run your best 5K of the season...we have something for everyone!
* The start time for the 5K is 8:10am(sharp, we promise). For 5K, awards for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places(M/F) will be awarded. No age group awards for 5K.
RACE DAY PARKING INFORMATION
VENUE PARKING: HOURS: 6:00A.M.7:30 A.M. AND AFTER 8:30A.M.
PARKING WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 7:30 A.M. NO VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER AFTER THIS TIME UNTIL 8:30A.M.
IMPORTANT: ONCE PARKED, VEHICLES CANNOT EXIT THE VENUE BETWEEN 7:30 A.M. AND THE TIME THE LAST RUNNER HAS LEFT THE START AREA(APPROXIMATELY 8:30 A.M.). PLEASE PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY.
ALTERNATE PARKING: IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 7:30 A.M., YOU WILL NEED TO FIND OFF-SITE PARKING.
NOTE: NEARBY PARKING IS LIMITED AND ROADSIDE PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED.
SPECTATORS: IF ARRIVING AFTER 8:30AM, ON-SITE VENUE PARKING WILL BE OPEN.
OUR MISSION
To provide a classic event that everyone loves and to not be wasteful in our efforts to do so.
Races
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10k - Lake Placid Classic
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
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Half Marathon - Lake Placid Classic
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$75.20
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5k-Lake Placid Classic
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:10AM EDT)
$32.80
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North Elba Horse Show Grounds, 5514 Cascade Rd, Lake Placid, 12946, NY, United States
Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
