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Empire State Half Marathon & 5k
Empire State Half Marathon & 5k is a half marathon and 5K event held in Congers, New York. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 3, 2027.
- Race day
- October 3, 2027
- Location
- Congers, NY
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 3, 2027
- Location
- Congers, New York
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Course
- Pancake-flat USATF-certified loop around Rockland Lake: 135 ft of gain over 13.1 miles, high point 170 ft, low point 155 ft (Strava-segment data cited by the organizer).
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 53°F at the start, 75% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Empire State Half Marathon & 5k
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 - …
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Empire State Half Marathon & 5k: common questions
- When is the Empire State Half Marathon & 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 3, 2027.
- Where is the Empire State Half Marathon & 5k held?
- In Congers, New York.
- What distances does the Empire State Half Marathon & 5k offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How do I register for the Empire State Half Marathon & 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Empire State Half Marathon & 5k?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Empire State Half Marathon & 5k start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Empire State Half Marathon & 5k?
- about 53°F at the start, 75% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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