Races Marathon · Potsdam, USA
Raquette River Marathon
Raquette River Marathon is a rolling marathon in Potsdam, USA, held each October. A road course along River Road beside the Raquette River in northern New York. The race listing describes rolling hills, and the start and finish are at the Potsdam Arena. Early October in Potsdam is cool with a chance of frost, typically 2 to 12°C. With Raquette River Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
next: Saturday 9 October 2027
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Early October in Potsdam is cool with a chance of frost, typically 2 to 12°C.
Racing this course well
A road course along River Road beside the Raquette River in northern New York. The race listing describes rolling hills, and the start and finish are at the Potsdam Arena.
With Raquette River Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $60 (2027 race)
Official Raquette River Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 9 October 2027
- Start time
- 09:00
- Time limit
- 6 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The route follows River Road beside the river, with rolling hills along the way.
- Surface
- Paved road
- Course status
- USATF certified
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Worth knowing
- All distances start together at 9:00.
- The 2026 race was held in April, and the 2027 edition is listed for October.
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Asked often
- When is the Raquette River Marathon?
- The next Raquette River Marathon is on Saturday 9 October 2027 in Potsdam, USA. It is held each October.
- Is the Raquette River Marathon course flat?
- A road course along River Road beside the Raquette River in northern New York. The race listing describes rolling hills, and the start and finish are at the Potsdam Arena.
- How do I enter the Raquette River Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $60 (2027 race).
- Is the Raquette River Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Raquette River Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Raquette River Marathon?
- Train specifically for Potsdam — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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