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JOIN US IN LAKE PLACID - ENTER ONLINE TODAY!

*2012 Entry will be capped at 2,500 runners.

As of February 1, 2012 athletes from these areas have already signed up:

CANADA:
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec

UNITED STATES:
Alaska
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Connecticut
Delaware,District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
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Maryland
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Join Us On Sunday, June 10, 2012. Enter Today!

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*2012 Entry will be capped at 2,500 runners.

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Lake Placid, NY. Your 8th Annual Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon Entry fee includes...

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-Easy Race Weekend Athlete Check-In at the New $18M Confrence Center at Lake Placid in downtown Lake Placid, New York USA!

-8th Annual 2012 Lake Placid Marathon Performance Tech fabric race t-shirt (retail value $24.95). Very Cool!

-Quality Finisher Medal presented to each Marathon & Half Marathon official finisher (each race has a different medal). Six hour course time limit.

-State-of-the-art ChronoTrack Systems™ D-Tag™ chip timing & online results.

-6 hours of course traffic control and medical support.

-Eight (8) quality two-way aid stations per marathon loop featuring water, fluid replacement drink, gels, bars, and energy food.

-FREE Athlete Massage Tent on Race Day for athletes with Race Bib.

-FRE Finish Line Athlete Food for athletes with Race Bib.

-Quality Awards for top three finishers in each age group.

-FREE 400 meter Kids Fun Run on Saturday, June 9. Open to the public.

-FREE Post-Race Showers at Fitness Revolution, 1991 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid (present Race Bib for Free shower).

-FREE spectaror parking at the Lake Placid Horse Show Grounds (along the Race Course).

-Special Lake Placid Marathon "Athlete" day use rate of $8.00 at Fitness Revolution Health Club in Lake Placid. Unlimited (regular day rate $15.00). Offer good through December 31, 2012!

-The spectacular experience of the Olympic Village of Lake Placid, New York and the impressive Adirondack Mountains High Peaks Region!

2012 General Entry is now OPEN!!

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LATEST NEWS ARCHIVE

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Looking to experience more of what the Olympic Village of Lake Placid, New York USA has to offer Race Weekend? Here are of some of our favorite local summer activites....

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The Lake Placid Marathon Is The #2 "Destination Race" in the USA! (Runner's World Magazine)

Here are some of the reasons why:

1. Boat Trip on the crystal clear waters of Lake Placid lake via Lake Placid Marina Boat Tours - view historic Adirondack Great Camps. Marina is 5 minute walk from Main Street Lake Placid.

2. Scenic Drive Up Whiteface Mountain – on Whiteface Memorial Highway - incredible views of our High Peaks Region. 15 minute drive from Lake Placid.

3. Need for Speed: Summer Bobsled Rides at Mt. Van Hoevenberg Olympic Complex - a thrill for all ages! 10 minute drive from downtown Lake Placid.

4. Elevator Ride To Top Of the 120 Meter Olympic Ski Jump - great views from the upper Chalet & viewing platforms of Cascade, Porter, Pitchoff Mtns and dozens more. 5 minute drive from Downtown Lake Placid.

5. 30 Minute Power Walk Around Mirror Lake in the heart of the Olympic Village - with a cup of coffee in hand.

6. Summer Gondola Ski Lift Ride Up Whiteface Mountain – www.WhiteFace.com. Yes, you can mountain bike back down the steep grassy ski slopes of this Olympic Alpine Mtn. 15 minute drive from Lake Placid.

7. Three Hour Hike To Marcy Dam Lake In The Center Of The Adirondack High Peaks - start at the historic ADK Lodge (a.k.a Loj) OR just relax at the wonderful Loj along the shores of Heart Lake. 15 minute drive to trailhead from downtown Lake Placid.

8. Tee Time: Golf On The Historic Alister MacKenzie Golf Course - ranked a top golf course in the region. Views, views, views. Numerous additional golf courses within a 20 minute drive.

9. Summer Indoor Skating at the Olympic "Miracle on Ice" Skating Complex in downtown Lake Placid. "Do you believe in Miracles"?

10. Catch & Release: Fly Fishing On The Ausable River...One Of The Top Streams In North America - our local Orvis Shop on Main Street can provide tips or guide service.

All activities are located within 20 MINUTES of Lake Placid!

For more information go to the Essex County Visitor's Bureau at www.LakePlacid.com

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Early Entry for the 2012 Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon is now OPEN!

Click "ENTRY" for easy online registration. The 2012 event will be capped at 2,500 runners so register TODAY!

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The 8th Annual Lake Placid Marathon & Half is a premier early season event. We offer a world class race with small town charm. Join us Race Weekend 2012 in the Olympic Village of Lake Placid, New York USA!

Come and experience why thousands of athletes choose the Lake Placid Marathon & Half each year!

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To view the 2011 Race Start click this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw50TaAdIK4

Happy New Year! Each year the Lake Placid Marathon & Half attracts athletes and spectators from all over North America and abroad.

Join us next June and experience why our premier event was rated the #2 "Best Destination Race" in the USA by Runners World Magazine (1/10 issue).

GENERAL ENTRY REMAINS OPEN!

RACE DAY IS SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012

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Make your plans now! We hope you'll join us Race Weekend 2012 in the spectacular Olympic Village of Lake Placid, New York USA home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games!

2012 Race Entry remains OPEN!

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