Leaf Peeper Half Marathon
Cortland's Leaf Peeper Half Marathon offers a scenic autumn loop through Yama Park.
Race Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Cortland, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Location
- Cortland, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Leaf Peeper Half Marathon returns to Yama Park in Cortland, NY, offering a classic autumn race experience. Runners will loop around the park's lake before heading onto East River Road for a turnaround and return to the start.
The course is designed as a loop, starting near the pavilions and winding through the park's natural beauty. With minimal elevation change, it presents a forgiving path for participants aiming for a solid finish.
Participants can expect a typical race-day temperature in the low 60s Fahrenheit, ideal for running. The event encourages early registration to secure the commemorative T-shirt, with a deadline in early September.
Race-provided description
IT'S BACK!! The Leaf Peeper Half Marathon is making it's much anticipated return! LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE THE RACE SHIRT: Friday, September 4th at midnight. LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE: Friday, September 25th at 12:00pm noon. RACE START TIME: 7:30 AM CHECK IN TIME: 6:30 AM (check in will close 15 minutes before the run starts) LOCATION: Yama Park, Cortland, NY PARKING: Parking is available at the park. COURSE: The half marathon will start near the pavilions at Yaman park and loop behind the lake, then head back towards the playground and onto the road as it goes down East River Road to a turn around and repeats back to the starting line. There will be day of registration this year. Cash Only!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Kennedy Parkway, Cortland, NY, 13045
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
5 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
83%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Leaf Peeper Half Marathon?
The Leaf Peeper Half Marathon is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Leaf Peeper Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Cortland, New York.
What distances does the Leaf Peeper Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Leaf Peeper Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Leaf Peeper Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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