The marathon is an out-and-back route with gentle elevation gain then heads back down towards the finish.
The first four and last four miles are within the scenic village of Sackets Harbor and along Lake Ontario. The half and full marathons share the first 13.1 miles.
The Sackets Harbor Marathon was the 223rd largest marathon in the U.S. last year.
Last year 9.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
This gives the Sackets Harbor Marathon the 209th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year.
Its Course Score of 98.76 ranks it as the 247th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 11th fastest course in New York.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Sackets Harbor Marathon a PR Score of 96.11. This PR Score ranks it as the 372nd fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 14th fastest in New York.
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Sackets Harbor Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 470 feet (143m) Min Elevation: 246 feet (75m)
Excellent organization from the race directors. course was surprisingly varied between the harbor, residential areas, and farmland. elevation on the way out is fairly gradual and only noticeable in a few places. does give you some solid momentum on the way back
Race Tips
Would go out conservatively/by effort and then take advantage of the downhill elevation on the second half with the goal to slightly negative split
