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Old Forge Marathon Weekend

Thu September 4 - Sun September 7, 2025 Old Forge, NY 13420 US Directions

Events

Price includes all Run Sign Up processing fees

ADKrazy (3 Day Challenge)

$255.40 incl. $15.40 Fee 09/04 - 09/06 5:00PM EDT - 2:00PM EDT 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 over 3 Days
2 Day Challenge! Price includes all Run Sign Up processing fees

Loony Challenge (10K plus Half Marathon)

$112.30 incl. $7.30 Fee 09/05 - 09/06 4:30PM EDT - 1:00PM EDT Price increases after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
2 Day Challenge! Price includes all Run Sign Up processing fees

Super Loony Challenge (10K plus Full Marathon)

$133.50 incl. $8.50 Fee 09/05 - 09/06 4:30PM EDT - 2:00PM EDT Price increases after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Kayak, Run, Bike over 3 Days! Price includes all Run Sign Up pro

Old Forge Ky-Tri (Kayak, Run, Bike)

$138.80 incl. $8.80 Fee 09/05 - 09/07 3:00PM EDT - 3:00PM EDT Price increases after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
runsignup.com/Race/NY/OldForge/THEFORGE262MileGravelGrinder

Old Forge Gravel Grinder (26.2 Miles). To sign up click on the "The Forge" on the home page

09/07 10:00AM EDT - 3:00PM EDT To Register go to https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/OldForge/THEFORGE262MileGravelG
runsignup.com/Race/NY/OldForge/THEFORGE262MileGravelGrinder

Old Forge Gravel Grinder (10 Miles). To sign up click on the "The Forge" on the home page

09/07 10:00AM EDT - 3:00PM EDT To Register go to https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/OldForge/THEFORGE262MileGravelGrinder
3.1 Mile Kayak-Price includes all Run Sign Up processing fees

Old Forge Kayak (5K)

$43.40 incl. $3.40 Fee 09/05 3:00PM EDT - 6:00PM EDT Price increases after December 31, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
ULTRA (50k)-Price includes all Run Sign Up processing fees

Old Forge Ultra Marathon (50K)

$101.70 incl. $6.70 Fee 09/06 7:00AM EDT - 3:00PM EDT Price increases after May 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

George T Hiltebrant Recreation Center
225 North St.
Old Forge, NY US 13420

Description

Ultra - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10K - 5K + Challenges (Loony, Super Loony or ADKrazy!)

Run the beautiful Adirondack Park this fall -- LIVE!

Choose from the ULTRA (50K), FULL or HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K, or push yourself with the ADKrazy or Loon or Super Loon Challenge.


Want to switch it up? Grab your paddle, sneakers & bike for the Ky-Tri or just your bike for the Forge Gravel Grinder (26.2M or 10M option)! To Register for the Forge Gravel Grinder 26.2/10 please visit The FORGE GG 26.2/10 M

 

 

PACKET PICKUPS

Packet Pick-Ups at the race site: George T. Hiltebrant Rec. Center, 225 North St, Old Forge, NY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th 

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM for ADKrazy runners and other Thursday 5K runners

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM for all other events

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 

7:30 AM- 10:00 AM- All events

1:30 PM - 7:00 PM – All events

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th 

6:00 AM- 8:30 AM- All events

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th 

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM- Gravel Grinder races

COUSE INFORMATION

5K (3.1 MILES)

  • A true ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
  • Custom Short Sleeve shirt
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Course Records: Cory Demo (M) 17:10 (2020); Laurie Hennessy (F) 20:20 (2017)

 

10K (6.2 MILES)

  • Eligible for the LOONY or SUPER LOONY CHALLENGE (run a 10k on Friday & then a Half or Full on Saturday!)
  • A true ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
  • Premium Old Forge custom race flannel button up shirt
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Course Records: Randy Misencik (M) 39:56 (2019); Kristie Froio (F) 37:54 (2019)

 

Half Marathon (13.1M)

  • Eligible for the LOONY CHALLENGE (run a 10k on Friday & then a Half on Saturday!)
  • True ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
  • Premium Old Forge custom race flannel button up shirt
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Course Records: Dave Cook (M) 1:16:12 (2020); Donna Langerfield (F) 1:28:27 (2017)

 

MARATHON (26.2 MILES)

  • Eligible for the SUPER LOONY CHALLENGE (run a 10k on Friday & then a Full on Saturday!)
  • True ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
  • Premium Old Forge custom race flannel button up shirt
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Course Records: Steve Haagsma (M) 2:35:25 (2020); Kimberly Mills (F) 3:10:03 (2020)

ULTRA MARATHON (50K)

  • Eligible for the SUPER LOONY CHALLENGE (run a 10k on Friday & then an Ultra on Saturday!)
  • True ADK experience on mostly gravel/dirt roads
  • Premium Old Forge custom race flannel button up shirt
  • Finisher's Medal
  • COURSE RECORD… 
    Andy Johnston (2023) 3:54:02.45
  • 50K Ultra Course Map

LOONY CHALLENGE / SUPER LOONY CHALLENGE

  • Loony Challenge: Select this option at registration if you're up for the challenge of a 10K on Friday AND a Half Marathon on Saturday! Participants of this two-day, loony challenge receive extra swag!
  • Super Loony Challenge: Select this option at registration if you're up for the challenge of a 10K on Friday AND a Full Marathon on Saturday. Participants of this two-day, super loony challenge receive extra swag!

ADKrazy CHALLENGE

  • 3 Day Challenge: Select this option at registration if you are Krazy enough to run all events... 5K + 10K + 13.1 + 26.2

 

 

 

Timeline of Events

Timeline for the 2024 Old Forge Marathon Weekend:

2025 OLD FORGE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Events

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH

5:00 PM 5K (ADKrazy)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 

8:30 AM Half Marathon (ADKrazy)

8:45 AM 10K

3:00 PM 5K Kayak (Ky-Tri)

4:30 PM 5K

4:30 PM 10K (ADKrazy, Loony & Super Loony)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th 

7:00 AM Ultra 50K

7:30 AM Marathon (ADKrazy & Super Loony)

8:15 AM Half Marathon (Loony)

8:30 AM 5K

8:30 AM 10K (Ky-Tri)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th 

9:50 AM 10 mile Gravel Grinder (Ky-Tri)

10:00 AM 26.2 mile Gravel Grinder

Packet Pick-Ups at the race site: George T. Hiltebrant Rec. Center, 225 North St, Old Forge, NY

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th 

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM for ADKrazy runners and other Thursday 5K runners

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM for all other events

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 

7:30 AM- 10:00 AM- All events

1:30 PM - 7:00 PM – All events

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th 

6:00 AM- 8:30 AM- All events

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th 

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM- Gravel Grinder races

Retail hours:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th 

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 

7:30 AM- 10:30 AM

1:30 PM – 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th 

6:00 AM- 3:30 PM

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th 

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Awards Ceremonies:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th 

5:45 PM- 5K

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 

10:00 AM Morning 10K

11:00 AM Half Marathon

4:45 PM 5K Kayak

5:30 PM 5K race

5:45 PM Late 10K

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th 

9:30 AM 5K

10:00 AM 10K

10:45 AM Half Marathon

1:00 PM Marathon

2:30 PM Ultra 50K

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th 

12:00 PM 20 mile Gravel Grinder

12:30 PM 32 mile Gravel Grinder

 

GIVEAWAY & AWARDS

Awards Ceremonies:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th 

5:45 PM- 5K

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th 

10:00 AM Morning 10K

11:00 AM Half Marathon

4:45 PM 5K Kayak

5:30 PM 5K race

5:45 PM Late 10K

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th 

9:30 AM 5K

10:00 AM 10K

10:45 AM Half Marathon

1:00 PM Marathon

2:30 PM Ultra 50K

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th 

12:00 PM 20 mile Gravel Grinder

12:30 PM 32 mile Gravel Grinder

 

LODGING, PARKING & TOURISM

RACE WEATHER & CLIMATE

Old Forge, NY typically sees temperatures in September that range between the mid 40’s to mid 60’s, although, record temps have reached as high as the 90’s and have dipped into the teens!

LODGING OPTIONS

 

Old Forge Camping Resort*
1-800-CAMPING
315-369-6011

Water’s Edge Inn*
315-369-2484

www.OldForgeCamping.comwww.WatersEdgeInn.com

2024 PROMO CODE: OFHM for 10% off

Valid at both the Old Forge Camping Resort and the Water's Edge Inn:  10% Off stay
Valid Thursday, September 5 - Sunday, September 8, 2023  [2 night minimum stay]

PARKING

Free Parking on site. Overflow parking at Water Safari (walking distance from the race site).

Race Website

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