HalfRuns
Project 13.1

Project 13.1

Race Date

Mar 21, 2026

Location

Congers, NY

Runner Favorite82

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

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

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 Favorite82
Methodology
Heritage10/20

5 years running

Size15/15

~1,020 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

21% returning runners

Course & details10/15

USATF certified · 2 timing sources

National draw9/10

runners from 30 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:01:55

Weather8/10

typical high 52°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:00p50 median ≈ 1:152:05

Turnout by year

20202026

'20'21'23'25'26
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