Lake Effect Half Marathon
Race Date
Feb 14, 2026
Location
Minoa, NY
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
Elevation Gain
0'
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 · 2 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.
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