Putnam County Classic
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Mahopac, New York
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated Putnam County Classic Race the Lake, taking place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the picturesque Mahopac, Putnam County. This exciting 5.3-mile race offers a unique opportunity to run along the stunning shores of Lake Mahopac, starting at 7:00 AM from the town’s Carmel Property. With a flat and fast beginning, the course takes you through scenic views and challenging hills, making it perfect for runners of all levels.
Participants can enjoy a weekend full of festivities, starting with bib and packet pickup on July 3rd, and an array of activities on race day, including food vendors, live music, and special prizes for various categories. The event supports the local Mahopac Fire Department, and last year, the community raised an impressive $4,000! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant celebration, which also includes a free beer for runners over 21 and the chance to witness the VFW's Annual 4th of July boat parade. Sign up early for discounts and guaranteed swag, and be ready for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants can enjoy a weekend full of festivities, starting with bib and packet pickup on July 3rd, and an array of activities on race day, including food vendors, live music, and special prizes for various categories. The event supports the local Mahopac Fire Department, and last year, the community raised an impressive $4,000! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant celebration, which also includes a free beer for runners over 21 and the chance to witness the VFW's Annual 4th of July boat parade. Sign up early for discounts and guaranteed swag, and be ready for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Get ready for the Putnam County Classic Race the Lake 2026 Edition!
Bib and packet pickup will be available from 4 to 5PM today, July 3rd at 179 E. Lake Blvd in the parking lot of the old Mahopac Schools Administration building, adjacent to the start/finish line on Croton Falls Road.
Race Day Registration and Bib Pick Up begins at 6:00 AM at 179 E. Lake Blvd in the parking lot of the old Mahopac Schools Administration building, adjacent to the start/finish line on Croton Falls Road. The race begins at 7:00 AM.
Two water stations will be set up on the course. The weather will be very warm and humid. While drinking on the course is helpful it is more important to come to the race hydrated. Keep cool before the race. Don't overdo your warmup. Stay in the shade as much as possible. Lower your goal pace!
We are happy to bring this Iconic race back to the Town of Mahopac for its 2nd Year with proceeds
supporting our very own Mahopac Fire Department. [https://www.mahopacvfd.com/] Last year we raised $4000!
Join us on July 4th, 2026 as we Race around Beautiful Lake Mahopac the Heart of our Town and County!
The race will start at 7AM. Registration is open and there is an early bird discount through June 4.
There will be race day registration.
The race will begin at the town of Carmel Property at 179 E. Lake Blvd, Mahopac NY 10541. Directly across
the street from the Mahopac Fire Department. Parking will be at the Firehouse and the starting line will be on
Croton Falls Road between Route 6 and E. Lake Blvd. Gun time is 7:00am.
Circling the beautiful shores of Lake Mahopac this 5.3 mile course starts out flat and fast for the first half for a
great warm up, running west along the lake and through the town center. The course then circles around the
West and North shore of Lake Mahopacs stunning homes, scenic lake views, and grit-testing hills. The
course finishes off the final mile passing by the Mahopac Golf Course with a straight shot of flat terrain to the
finish line on Croton Falls Road.
Pricing will be $35 until June 4th, $40 until July 3rd, then $45 on race day. Sign up early to guarantee your
swag! Taconic Road Runner members [https://www.runner.org/membership/] get a $5 discount.
Youngsters pay less: $10 for those up to 13 years old, $15 for those 14-18 years old. (no club discount)
Shirts, hats, and swag bags will be guaranteed to the first 350 registrants, as well as medals to the overall and
age-group winners AND awesome locally made finisher medals to the first 400 finishers!
This is going to be a Fun and Festive event with food vendors, music AND special prizes for Oldest & Youngest
Runners as well as, Most Patriotic, Sweatiest, and for the Runner who traveled the furthest distance to
participate!
We cant wait to Welcome back some of our awesome sponsors from last year and a bunch of new ones.
Follow TRRC's Putnam County Classic Race the Lake Page on Facebook for the most up to date
announcements and info!
The awards ceremony will take place directly on the waterfront of Lake Mahopac, across the street from
registration and staging. With scenic views of beautiful Lake Mahopac, its a great place to take pictures after
the race.
There will be plenty of refreshments and the now Infamous, hot egg sandwiches for all runners. Runners over
21 will also enjoy a free beer from Captain Lawrence Brewery!
Fun and festivities afterwards include enjoying a morning Mimosa or Bloody Mary (free to our over 21 race
participants) at Friends Waterfront Grill just a short walk from the finish line.
Runners and guests will also be able to view the VFWs Annual 4th of July boat parade, which begins at 10am
on Lake Mahopac. Bring a chair, your flags, horns and patriotic gear to cheer them on from the lakeshore.
A pre-race email will give participants full information
Bib and packet pickup will be available from 4 to 5PM today, July 3rd at 179 E. Lake Blvd in the parking lot of the old Mahopac Schools Administration building, adjacent to the start/finish line on Croton Falls Road.
Race Day Registration and Bib Pick Up begins at 6:00 AM at 179 E. Lake Blvd in the parking lot of the old Mahopac Schools Administration building, adjacent to the start/finish line on Croton Falls Road. The race begins at 7:00 AM.
Two water stations will be set up on the course. The weather will be very warm and humid. While drinking on the course is helpful it is more important to come to the race hydrated. Keep cool before the race. Don't overdo your warmup. Stay in the shade as much as possible. Lower your goal pace!
We are happy to bring this Iconic race back to the Town of Mahopac for its 2nd Year with proceeds
supporting our very own Mahopac Fire Department. [https://www.mahopacvfd.com/] Last year we raised $4000!
Join us on July 4th, 2026 as we Race around Beautiful Lake Mahopac the Heart of our Town and County!
The race will start at 7AM. Registration is open and there is an early bird discount through June 4.
There will be race day registration.
The race will begin at the town of Carmel Property at 179 E. Lake Blvd, Mahopac NY 10541. Directly across
the street from the Mahopac Fire Department. Parking will be at the Firehouse and the starting line will be on
Croton Falls Road between Route 6 and E. Lake Blvd. Gun time is 7:00am.
Circling the beautiful shores of Lake Mahopac this 5.3 mile course starts out flat and fast for the first half for a
great warm up, running west along the lake and through the town center. The course then circles around the
West and North shore of Lake Mahopacs stunning homes, scenic lake views, and grit-testing hills. The
course finishes off the final mile passing by the Mahopac Golf Course with a straight shot of flat terrain to the
finish line on Croton Falls Road.
Pricing will be $35 until June 4th, $40 until July 3rd, then $45 on race day. Sign up early to guarantee your
swag! Taconic Road Runner members [https://www.runner.org/membership/] get a $5 discount.
Youngsters pay less: $10 for those up to 13 years old, $15 for those 14-18 years old. (no club discount)
Shirts, hats, and swag bags will be guaranteed to the first 350 registrants, as well as medals to the overall and
age-group winners AND awesome locally made finisher medals to the first 400 finishers!
This is going to be a Fun and Festive event with food vendors, music AND special prizes for Oldest & Youngest
Runners as well as, Most Patriotic, Sweatiest, and for the Runner who traveled the furthest distance to
participate!
We cant wait to Welcome back some of our awesome sponsors from last year and a bunch of new ones.
Follow TRRC's Putnam County Classic Race the Lake Page on Facebook for the most up to date
announcements and info!
The awards ceremony will take place directly on the waterfront of Lake Mahopac, across the street from
registration and staging. With scenic views of beautiful Lake Mahopac, its a great place to take pictures after
the race.
There will be plenty of refreshments and the now Infamous, hot egg sandwiches for all runners. Runners over
21 will also enjoy a free beer from Captain Lawrence Brewery!
Fun and festivities afterwards include enjoying a morning Mimosa or Bloody Mary (free to our over 21 race
participants) at Friends Waterfront Grill just a short walk from the finish line.
Runners and guests will also be able to view the VFWs Annual 4th of July boat parade, which begins at 10am
on Lake Mahopac. Bring a chair, your flags, horns and patriotic gear to cheer them on from the lakeshore.
A pre-race email will give participants full information
Races
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Putnam County Classic
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$43.40
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