Project 13.1
Race Date
Mar 21, 2026
Location
Congers, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Location
- Congers, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 2,023
The Experience
America's Fastest Half! Registration for the fastest half in the country is officially live on October 1, 2025! Grab your spot, because the race will be limited to the first 500 who register and we expect the event to fill up fast. The race will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 on the world-famous Rockland Lake State Park half marathon course, which has become the go-to destination for runners looking to chase fast half marathon times. The event will feature two waves, pacers, individualized bottle service, and controlled conditions designed to help you race under the best conditions possible. Hundreds of runners have PR'd at this event -- now it's your turn! All registered runners will get a 2026 Project 13.1 hat from Fractel as well as a full catered breakfast with muffins, fruit, eggs, waffles, and more. Visit our website to learn more.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Start Location
165 Terrace Ave, Congers, NY, 10920
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
USATF Certified Course
NY26002MNS · Project 13.1 2026
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite825 years running
~1,020 finishers a year
growing or steady
21% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 30 states
winner 1:01:55
typical high 52°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
33°
Afternoon (High)
52°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.2"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,023 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
2,023
Median time
1:19:35
Latest turnout
890
States
34
Turnout by year
2020–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Project 13.1?
The Project 13.1 is held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Project 13.1 take place?
It takes place in Congers, New York.
What distances does the Project 13.1 offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Project 13.1 course flat and good for a PR?
The Project 13.1 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 Project 13.1?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,023 runners who have completed the Project 13.1.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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