Event Description
ENJOY THE VIEWS OF THE FALL SPLENDOR IN THE ADIRONDACKS!
The 49th annual Adirondack Health Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon and 10K will be held on October 12, 2019. Starting in the Village of Lake Placid, on the famous Olympic Speed Skating oval, this family friendly event welcomes runners of all abilities. Run through Lake Placid’s main business district, around Mirror Lake, then exit the village limits into the Town of North Elba. Running past the historic Ski Jumping complex, the participants entertain a few hills, then run out and back along the banks of the beautiful Au Sable River. The final push allows runners to enjoy a true Adirondack hill, (but it is a short 3/10th of a mile hill), and then finish at the Lake Placid Horse Show Grounds in the shadows of the Ski Jumping complex and several mountain ranges, including Whiteface Mountain. The event continues to grow in both participation and popularity, revitalizing the event as a fall tradition in Lake Placid. The Lake Placid Classic maintains the objective of supporting our local youth, businesses and the health of our community. ALL proceeds are donated directly to local youth organizations and community programs aimed at improving the health of all, regardless of ability to pay. Pre-Registration is at an affordable, 10K - $60; Half Marathon - $85. On-site registration rates of 10K - $60; Half Marathon - $85.
Event details and schedule
Both the 10K & ½ Marathon begin at 0800, and a course closure time is set for 1200.
Please be aware that the Half Marathon & 10K Race course is run on Village, Town and State highways. We do our best at closing certain roads and controlling vehicle traffic, however for much of the race, this is not possible and roadways are open to traffic. Runners are advised to use “rules of the road” (facing oncoming traffic), unless instructed otherwise.
MEDALS & AWARDS for all finishers will receive a uniquely designed medal.
Awards will be given for both distances in Male and Female categories, 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70 & over.
Because the race finishes in a different location than the start, runners are urged to PARK at the finish (Horse Show Grounds) and catch the shuttle to the start. Parking is FREE at the finish, and is not along the streets and in parking lots close to the start. We have added another bus and the shuttle to/from the finish/start, see hours of operation below. There also is a trolley that operates on a regular schedule which can be used, however this is not an advisable alternative to the shuttle.
Shuttle Schedule
6:30 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. AND once the last participant passes Horse show grounds Shuttles will begin again. Running until 1:00 p.m.
Aid Stations on the course
The Half Marathon will have 7 aid stations along the 13.1 mile & 10K course, with locations at 2.5, 4.5, 6, 7, 8.3, 8.8, 10 & 11 miles. All aid stations will offer water, and Gatorade, with the last 2 offering gels.
There is a Free Post Race Food and drink area, available at the finish area for athletes only.
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick up is at the Lake Placid Beach house ( 31 Parkside Drive) on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and then on race day from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM at the Olympic Oval.
