Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10k, and 5k
- Date Sat 9th October 2027
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Potsdam, New York
- Price $25.00 - $60.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Raquette River Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, October 9, 2027, in the picturesque Potsdam, St. Lawrence! This scenic event showcases the stunning beauty of the Raquette River as participants traverse rolling hills along River Road, with a start and finish at the Potsdam Arena. All races kick off at 9:00 AM, ensuring a vibrant and energetic atmosphere for runners of all levels.
As a certified USATF course, the marathon is also a Boston Qualifier, making it an ideal event for those aiming to achieve their qualifying times. Participants can look forward to a fantastic race experience, complete with swag bags, water stops every 1.5 miles, and post-race awards for top finishers in each category. With cash prizes up for grabs, including $150 for 1st place in both the marathon and half marathon, this event promises to be a thrilling day filled with community spirit and athletic achievement. Don’t miss out—register early to ensure you receive your race shirt!
As a certified USATF course, the marathon is also a Boston Qualifier, making it an ideal event for those aiming to achieve their qualifying times. Participants can look forward to a fantastic race experience, complete with swag bags, water stops every 1.5 miles, and post-race awards for top finishers in each category. With cash prizes up for grabs, including $150 for 1st place in both the marathon and half marathon, this event promises to be a thrilling day filled with community spirit and athletic achievement. Don’t miss out—register early to ensure you receive your race shirt!
Organiser's Description
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 [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=1424] . All races start together at 9:00. Plenty of parking at Pine Street Arena. See our website Raquette River Racing and Timing [https://www.raquetteriverracingandtiming.com/] and Facebook page Raquette River on FB [https://www.facebook.com/raquetteriverracing] 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.
Video of Raquette River 2022 [https://vimeo.com/695443833]
Certified Map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=1424]
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.
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 [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=1424] . All races start together at 9:00. Plenty of parking at Pine Street Arena. See our website Raquette River Racing and Timing [https://www.raquetteriverracingandtiming.com/] and Facebook page Raquette River on FB [https://www.facebook.com/raquetteriverracing] 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.
Video of Raquette River 2022 [https://vimeo.com/695443833]
Certified Map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=1424]
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.
Races
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Raquette River Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 9th October 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$60.00
USATF measured for Boston qualifier certification. -
Half Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 9th October 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$45.00
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10k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 9th October 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
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5k Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 9th October 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$25.00
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