Project 13.12027

Sat, 20 Mar 2027 · Congres, NY · 138 days

Distance: 21.1 km
Terrain: Flat
Climb: 5 m
Layout: Loop
Race day: 3°C (38°F)

Project 13.1 is a specialized, high-performance half marathon held at Rockland Lake State Park in Congers, New York. Designed primarily for competitive athletes and serious recreational runners aiming for personal bests or aggressive time goals (such as Olympic Trials Qualifiers), this no-frills event prioritizes speed over spectacle. The USATF-certified course features an incredibly flat, fast route running clockwise around the lake. Offering professional-style race amenities like elite-level pacers and personalized bottle service stations, it has earned a strong reputation as one of the premier destinations in the country for runners looking to chase a blazing-fast half marathon time.

Before you go

Pro tips

Racing it

01
Flat and Fast
With only 5 m of total climb, this half marathon is flat; lock into goal pace from the start and hold it. There are no hills to break your rhythm.
From the elevation profile
02
Loop Around the Lake
The course is a loop around Rockland Lake, so you'll return to the start area; plan your bottle access and pacing accordingly. Use the lap to run even splits.
From the layout, description
03
Use the Pacers
Elite-level pacers are part of the race; join a pace group aiming for your target time, especially if you're chasing a qualifier. Let them do the pacing work.
From the description
04
Bottle Service Strategy
Personalized bottle service stations let you run with your own nutrition; label your bottles and note where stations are on the loop so you don't miss them.
From the description
05
Cold 3.4C
Typical race-day temperature is 3.4C, so warm up in discardable layers and race in light gear. The cold is manageable once you're at effort.
From the temperature

In Congres, NY

Drive to the Park
Rockland County is car-oriented; public transit won't get you close to Rockland Lake State Park. Plan to drive and arrive early to avoid entrance congestion.
Spectator Viewing
Spectators can watch from the lake path inside Rockland Lake State Park, seeing runners multiple times on the loop. The flat course keeps sightlines open.
Nyack Recovery
After the race, Nyack's walkable downtown and Hudson River waterfront are a good spot for a recovery stroll. The area's suburban-river mix is its character.

Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.

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