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The Empire State Half Marathon (ESHM) is the flattest and fastest half marathon course on the East Coast. In just 4+ laps around Rockland Lake State Park, you'll walk away with a big shiny medal, a tech race shirt, and hopefully a shiny new personal best!
Race Schedule
8:00am - 5k Start
9:00am - Half Marathon Start
9:15am - 5k Awards
Noon - Half Marathon Award Ceremony
Course
The course is a USATF-certified course 4+ laps around scenic Rockland Lake.
Corrals
Runners will be put in corrals based on estimated seed times provided during registration.
Water Stations
There are water stations every mile with both water and Gatorade.
Elite Athlete Program (EAP)
The EAP provides a complimentary entry, personal water stations, preferred baggage claim, and for some, free lodging. Please email empirestatehalfmarathon@gmail.com your running resume for consideration.
Medals
5k: AG Medals (5 year divisions)
HM: AG Medals (5 year divisions)
Empire State Challenge: Completing both the 5k and HM
Open Prize Money
$500 - First male/female $300 Second male/female. $200 Third male/female
Masters Prize Money (Age Graded)
$500 - First male/female $300 Second male/female. $200 Third male/female
Partnership with Garden State 10
Both the Empire State HM and Garden State 10 are presented by the Garden State Track Club, a 501c3 non-profit organization. In addition to offering discounts on both races in 2023, runners have the chance to earn the oversized GW Bridge Medal.
GW Bridge Medal
Any runner finishing both the Garden State 10 Miler and Empire State Half Marathon will receive the GW Bridge medal at the awards at the conclusion of the ESHM.
Lodging
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nanuet (425 NY-59, Nanuet, NY 10954): 845-623-6000
Element Spring Valley (90 Spring Valley Market Place, Spring Valley, NY 10977): 845-694-8200
Hilton Garden Inn (270 W Route 9, Nanuet, NY 10954): 845-623-0600