Races Half marathon · Congers, USA
Empire State Half Marathon
Empire State Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Congers, USA, held each October. A single loop of the road around Rockland Lake State Park. The listed gain is about 40 m over the whole distance, with only a few metres between the lowest and highest points. Early October at Rockland Lake is cool and usually dry, typically 8 to 19°C. Flat courses like Congers's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
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When
October
next: Sunday 3 October 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Early October at Rockland Lake is cool and usually dry, typically 8 to 19°C.
Racing this course well
A single loop of the road around Rockland Lake State Park. The listed gain is about 40 m over the whole distance, with only a few metres between the lowest and highest points.
Flat courses like Congers's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for 2027 opened on 14 October 2026
- Price
- From $69.90, rising to $105.94 on race weekend (2027 race)
Official Empire State Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 3 October 2027
- Start time
- 09:00
- Also on the day
- 5k
The course in numbers
The course is one lap of the lake loop with three aid stations. There are no sustained climbs.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Total climb
- 40 m (130 ft)
- Course status
- USATF certified
Worth knowing
- Runners can enter a challenge that pairs the half marathon with the 5k or with the Garden State 10 Miler.
Pick your goal for Congers
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
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Build your training around Empire State Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Empire State Half Marathon?
- The next Empire State Half Marathon is on Sunday 3 October 2027 in Congers, USA. It is held each October.
- Is the Empire State Half Marathon course flat?
- A single loop of the road around Rockland Lake State Park. The listed gain is about 40 m over the whole distance, with only a few metres between the lowest and highest points.
- How do I enter the Empire State Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for 2027 opened on 14 October 2026. Price: From $69.90, rising to $105.94 on race weekend (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Empire State Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Empire State Half Marathon's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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