πββοΈ Latest Registration Update
- Register Now: Lowest Price!
- Registration Increase: Fees increase January 1, 2025
π³ About The Maple Run
The longest continuously held half marathon in St. Lawrence County, The Maple Run celebrates the end of winter, contributes to economic development in the community, and supports local youth running programs.
π Distances
- Half Marathon: 13.1 miles, 8:30 AM start
- 5K: 3.1 miles, 9:15 AM start
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In-Person, Virtual, or Hybrid
The Maple Run encourages runners at all levels of development, so the options to participate are many. Runners can graduate from the 5K to the half marathon, or sample the half marathon virtually this year, on their own or with a group of running buddies, to prepare for next year. Participants can also try a bit of both with the hybrid half-marathon option.
- Participation Options: Half marathon and 5K distances are offered as in-person and virtual events.
- Hybrid Event: Only the half marathon is available as a hybrid event.
- Distance Completion: A hybrid participant may finish 10 miles of the half marathon on a course of their choosing, anytime before the 5K start on April 12, 2025.
- Final Miles: Complete the last 3.1 miles at the Maple Run event with the pack of 5K participants.
π¦ Low-Cost Youth Registration
- Eligibility: Participants from 8 to 17 years of age on the day of the Maple Run may select a low-cost youth 5K or half-marathon entry.
- Awards Note: Half-marathon youth participants are not eligible for age-group and overall placement awards.
- Included Gear: All youth registrants will receive a shirt and finisher's medallion included in their entry fee.
πΆββοΈ Walk or Run
- Time Allowed: The half-marathon route will remain open for four hours, so speedy walkers and runner/walkers have time to finish.
- Encouragement: Dedicated walkers are encouraged to try the virtual or hybrid option, or opt for the in-person 5K.
- Staggered Start: The Maple Run start times for the in-person half marathon and 5K are staggered for coordinated finish times.
βΏ Wheelchair Athletes
- Course Details: The in-person half-marathon course is fully on road with two steeper hills and open to traffic.
- Welcome: Wheelchair athletes and special needs strollers are welcome on the course.
π The Maple Run Half-Marathon Course
The scenic out-and-back half marathon course offers well-stocked refreshment stations along the route staffed by the North Country's best volunteers.
Map available soon!
ποΈ 5K Course
5K(ish) participants travel an on- and off-road course through the Village of Canton and the well-maintained trail system of the St. Lawrence University campus.
Map available soon!
π Shirts, Medals, Age-Group Recognition, and Placement Prizes
- Shirt Inclusion: All registrants for all distances will receive a long sleeve shirt included in the cost of their entry.
- Finisher Medallion: All in-person and hybrid participants will receive an iconic Maple Run wooden finisher's medallion.
- Age Group Awards: The top three placements in each half-marathon age group will receive a special edition Maple Run keychain.
- Overall Prizes: Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd placement prizes will be awarded to in-person, half-marathon participants in men's, women's, and non-binary categories.
π₯ Spectators!
Watch runners get a start, take on the course, or cross the finish line.
- Spectator Space: There is plenty of room at the combined start/finish line for spectators.
- Finisher's Medal: For folk who wish to grace their athlete with the finisher's medal, arrangements can be made with the volunteers at the finish line.
- Road Safety: The half-marathon route is open to traffic: spectators are encouraged to bring signs, ring cow bells, and take pictures!
πΈ 2024 Picture and Results
Want to see great pictures and results from the 2024 Maple Run? Visit The Maple Run on the web.
π Volunteers
The Maple Run loves volunteers!
- Shirt Reward: Volunteers receive a Maple Run shirt.
- Sign Up: Use this link to sign up: 2025 Maple Run Volunteer Form
- Thank You: We appreciate your support!
π 2025 Refund Policy and Event Changes
- No Refunds: No refunds will be issued.
- Event Changes: Registrants will be able to change their run event until and on April 12.