Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
About this race
On October 10, 2026, get ready to race in the 55th Annual Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon and 10K AND 5K!
PACKET PICK-UP IS AT THE NORTH ELBA HORSE SHOWGROUNDS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 FROM 4-7PM AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 6-7:30AM.
LOOK FOR ALL INFORMATION AT WWW.LAKEPLACIDCLASSIC.COM
- This event is one of the Lake Placid region's only not-for-profit running/walking events. The event aims to raise funds to support a community-wide wellness initiative and support local youth programming.
- This event starts and finishes at the North Elba Horse Showgrounds surrounded by nature and the beauty of the high peaks. Our race continues to grow, anticipating over 750 participants in 2026.
- The race route for the Half Marathon and 10K encompasses two moderate hills, one at the start and one towards the end.
- The start time for the Half Marathon and 10K is 8:00 a.m., with the course closing at noon.
- For Half Marathon & 10K distances, awards for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places(Male & Female) and top three age groups including 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39;40-49;50-59;60-69 and over 70.
- 5K-A NEW ROUTE this year! Whether you're walking the beautiful, scenic route with your children or family members while your friends and loved one's race in our Half Marathon and 10K, or you're signing up to run your best 5K of the season...we have something for everyone!
- The start time for the 5K is 8:10am(sharp, we promise). For 5K, awards for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places(M/F) will be awarded. No age group awards for 5K.
Race Day Parking Information
Venue Parking: Hours: 6:00a.m.–7:30 a.m. AND after 8:30a.m.
Parking will close promptly at 7:30 a.m. No vehicles will be allowed to enter after this time until 8:30a.m.
Important: Once parked, vehicles cannot exit the venue between 7:30 a.m. and the time the last runner has left the start area(approximately 8:30 a.m.). Please plan your schedule accordingly.
Alternate Parking: If you arrive after 7:30 a.m., you will need to find off-site parking.
Note: Nearby parking is limited and roadside parking is not permitted.
Spectators: If arriving after 8:30am, on-site venue parking will be open.
OUR MISSION
To provide a classic event that everyone loves and to not be wasteful in our efforts to do so.
Pick your distance
Running
10k - Lake Placid Classic
Half Marathon - Lake Placid Classic
5k-Lake Placid Classic
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lake Placid, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 6:20 PM local time (EDT) in Lake Placid on October 10, 2026 — 11h 15m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Lake Placid
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Lake Placid 5K Races 3 races
- 10K Run Events in Lake Placid 2 races
- Lake Placid Half Marathons 2 races
- Lake Placid Running Calendar 2026 6 races
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, 9 Lake Placid events
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