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McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ)

Valley Cottage, NY
Sunday, March 29, 2026


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Course Description
Hosted at Rockland Lake State Park, this course is a 2.95 mile looped course.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Sunday, March 29, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Very Flat
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 56°F (13°C)
Average High: 66°F (18°C)
Average Low: 46° F (7°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.42
Course Score: 99.58


Race Size

2026: 59 Finishers
2025: 24 Finishers
2024: No Results
2023: 106 Finishers
2022: No Results
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: 100%
2025: 100%
2024: N/A
2023: 100%
2022: N/A
2021: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 0 Years


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McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ) Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ) was the 531st largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.

In 2026, 100% of McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ) finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 100% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ) ranked 2nd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 1st so far in 2026. In New York, it ranked 1st in 2025 and 1st so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ) with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.


The McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ) has a Course Score of 99.58, ranking it as the 89th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th fastest marathon course in New York.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ) a PR Score of 99.42. The PR Score ranks the McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ) as the 89th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 6th best marathon for a PR in New York.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ) compares with other marathons in the U.S. and New York for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

McKirdy Micro Marathon (MicroOTQ) Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed89th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 5th fastest marathon course in New York
Top 20% Nationally#5 of 19 in New York
PR Potential89th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 6th best marathon for a PR in New York
Top 20% Nationally#6 of 19 in New York
Boston Qualifier Rate2nd highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 1st highest BQ percentage in New York
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 1% Nationally#1 of 24 in New York
Race Size531st largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 23rd largest marathon in New York
Based on 2025 results
Top 90% Nationally#23 of 27 in New York

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 157 feet (47m)
Min Elevation: 148 feet (45m)

Elevation Gain: 218 feet (66m)
Elevation Loss: 216 feet (65m)


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Course updated 01/14/2026





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