Lake Monster 5k and 12k
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Lake Monster 5k and 12k

Chaumont, New York, United States View on map
May 24, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

The Lake Monster 5k, 12K, and 1.5 mile walk begins at Chaumont's newest park, Veteran's Memorial Park at 12200 NYS Route 12E. (Next to Wise Guy's Restaurant) 

Runners then make their way to Point Salubrious for a 5K out and back or 12K loop along the scenic Lake Ontario shoreline with views of Guffin, Sawmill and Chaumont Bay, as well as Cherry Island. A 1.5 mile walk will follow the same direction as the 5K and will also be out and back.  Our Lake Monster logo was designed by a Lyme Central School student, Rosamond Hunt. The creature is A Great Blue Heron, Osprey and Northern Pike hybrid and represents the lush Great Lakes wildlife.  Proceeds will benefit Lyme Parks and Recreation.

DATE: The timed road race and walk will start at 9 am on Sunday May 24th. 

REGISTRATION FEE AND T-SHIRTS: Pre-registration includes a t-shirt until April 30th. After April 30th, registration will will not include a t-shirt. Limited t-shirts will be available for purchase on race day. 1.5 mile walk is not timed. All registrations, including day of will be online only.  No paper or cash will be accepted.

ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION: There will be restroom facilities available, but no showers. 

COURSE MAPS:  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/18973480346?share_unique_id=2

*Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in both the 5k and 12K. The top male and female winner in the 12k will be awarded the lake monster trophy!

*See our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lakemonster5k12k for all updates and changes.  

Pick your distance

Running

5K

The course is flat with a few hills.

May 24, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

12K

A scenic loop around Point Salubrious.

May 24, 2026 12K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

Walking

1.5 Mile Walk

This event is not timed!

May 24, 2026 2.4K 9:00 AM
$20.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 11 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Chaumont.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 12.2° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 21.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 12.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 21.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.6
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.9mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
75.9%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

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Results — Lake Monster 5k and 12k

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Chaumont event

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