Race the Lake

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Cooperstown (New York, United States)

Location

Cooperstown, New York, United StatesShow on map(42.7827° N, 74.8683° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Race the Lake is an endurance sporting event in Cooperstown, New York, US focused on Road Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 Km (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (racethelake.itsyourrace.com).

Official website

Race the Lake in Cooperstown (Work: "Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around" · Photo: **Shixart1985** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Lakes & Ponds

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	224 m - 304 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	227 m - 267 m	Loop course	Route & profile
10 Km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	230 m - 249 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5 Km	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	233 m - 242 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

224 m - 304 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 304 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 304 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 304 m·at 25.7 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Race the Lake take place?

Race the Lake takes place in Cooperstown, New York, US (start area at coordinates 42.7827° N, 74.8683° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Race the Lake?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 Km (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Race the Lake?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 304 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Race the Lake?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (racethelake.itsyourrace.com).