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Lake Placid Trail Challenge
Race Date
Aug 8, 2026
Location
Lake Placid, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Location
- Lake Placid, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Heritage0/20
first year
Size0/15
no finisher counts yet
Momentum3/5
small race — neutral
Loyalty0/20
needs a few years of results
Course & details0/15
limited extras
National draw0/10
no finisher data yet
Front-pack speed0/5
no winner time yet
Weather0/10
typical high 77°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
61°
Afternoon (High)
77°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
79%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Lake Placid Trail Challenge?
The Lake Placid Trail Challenge is held on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Where does the Lake Placid Trail Challenge take place?
It takes place in Lake Placid, New York.
What distances does the Lake Placid Trail Challenge offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Lake Placid Trail Challenge course flat and good for a PR?
The Lake Placid Trail Challenge is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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