2026 Leaf Peeper Half Marathon

Get ready to lace up your running shoes because the Leaf Peeper Half Marathon is here again, and the excitement is palpable! If you want that snazzy race shirt to strut your post-race pride, make sure to register by midnight on September 5th. But don't fret if you miss that window, you can still register for the race itself until noon on September 26th. Picture this: a crisp 7:30 AM start at Yama Park, Cortland, NY, with check-in a whole hour earlier (don't be late—they wrap up check-in 15 minutes before the gun goes off!). You'll take in the stunning scenery looping behind the lake and along East River Road. And if you're a spontaneous spirit, we've got you covered with day-of registration—just bring cash! Don't miss out on the run of the season!