Lake Effect Half Marathon
Race Date
Feb 14, 2026
Location
Minoa, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Location
- Minoa, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.55 Miles, 0.6 Miles, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 6,045
The Experience
15th Annual Lake Effect Half Marathon and associated events. Our portfolio also includes our two LIVE events including the signature Half Marathon as well as the innovative Quarter Marathon. Not able to make it in person? We offer both as our VIRTUAL Half Marathon or our VIRTUAL Quarter Marathon. Same Great Race...Same great after race party!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Start Time
9:30 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Performance Tech Shirt
Start Location
225 S Main Street, Minoa, NY, 13116
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.4%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NY22003DNB · Lake Effect Half Marathon 2022
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout7215 years running
~407 finishers a year
shrinking
33% returning runners
USATF certified · 7 timing sources
runners from 6 states
winner 1:16:02
typical high 35°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
19°
Afternoon (High)
35°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 6,045 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
6,045
Median time
2:02:27
Latest turnout
166
States
36
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Lake Effect Half Marathon?
The Lake Effect Half Marathon is held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
Where does the Lake Effect Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Minoa, New York.
What distances does the Lake Effect Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.55 Miles, 0.6 Miles, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Lake Effect Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Lake Effect Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Lake Effect Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 6,045 runners who have completed the Lake Effect Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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