The Pocantico Hills Marathon & Half Marathon is a premier trail running event that draws runners seeking a scenic yet challenging off-road experience. The event features both a full marathon and a half marathon, accommodating around 500 participants in total. Runners navigate rolling hills, forested trails, lakes, and open fields, offering a mix of endurance-testing terrain and breathtaking natural scenery. Well-stocked aid stations and clearly marked routes ensure participants are supported throughout the race. Beyond the challenge, the event also benefits local conservation efforts, making it a rewarding experience for both athletes and the community.
Races
The Pocantico Hills Half Marathon offers a challenging yet rewarding course through the picturesque Hudson Valley. Set against the backdrop of the Hudson River and Palisades, the race unfolds on wide groomed carriage roads, providing an immersive experience amidst nature. Proceeds support the Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve and the New York New Jersey Trail Conference.
The Pocantico Hills Marathon takes place in Rockefeller State Park, offering a single loop course that is rolling and hilly with views of the Hudson River and Palisades. Participants will run past fields, stone walls, bridges, lakes, and streams, with the race benefiting the Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Run Wild, Inc., and the NYNJ Trail Conference.
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FAQs
What is the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon?
How long is the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon?
Where does the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon?
The Pocantico Hills Half Marathon offers a challenging yet rewarding course through the picturesque Hudson Valley. Set against the backdrop of the Hudson River and Palisades, the race unfolds on wide groomed carriage roads, providing an immersive experience amidst nature. Proceeds support the Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve and the New York New Jersey Trail Conference.
The Pocantico Hills Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Pocantico Hills Half Marathon takes place in Sleepy Hollow, New York, United States of America.
Runna classifies the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon elevation profile as Hilly.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon?
The Pocantico Hills Half Marathon offers a challenging yet rewarding course through the picturesque Hudson Valley. Set against the backdrop of the Hudson River and Palisades, the race unfolds on wide groomed carriage roads, providing an immersive experience amidst nature. Proceeds support the Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve and the New York New Jersey Trail Conference.
How long is the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon?
The Pocantico Hills Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon take place?
The Pocantico Hills Half Marathon takes place in Sleepy Hollow, New York, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon elevation profile as Hilly.
How can I prepare for the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Pocantico Hills Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Pocantico Hills Marathon?
How long is the Pocantico Hills Marathon?
Where does the Pocantico Hills Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Pocantico Hills Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Pocantico Hills Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Pocantico Hills Marathon?
The Pocantico Hills Marathon takes place in Rockefeller State Park, offering a single loop course that is rolling and hilly with views of the Hudson River and Palisades. Participants will run past fields, stone walls, bridges, lakes, and streams, with the race benefiting the Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Run Wild, Inc., and the NYNJ Trail Conference.
The Pocantico Hills Marathon is 42km long.
The Pocantico Hills Marathon takes place in Sleepy Hollow, New York, United States of America.
The Pocantico Hills Marathon elevation gain is 833 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Pocantico Hills Marathon?
The Pocantico Hills Marathon takes place in Rockefeller State Park, offering a single loop course that is rolling and hilly with views of the Hudson River and Palisades. Participants will run past fields, stone walls, bridges, lakes, and streams, with the race benefiting the Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Run Wild, Inc., and the NYNJ Trail Conference.
How long is the Pocantico Hills Marathon?
The Pocantico Hills Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Pocantico Hills Marathon take place?
The Pocantico Hills Marathon takes place in Sleepy Hollow, New York, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the Pocantico Hills Marathon?
The Pocantico Hills Marathon elevation gain is 833 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Pocantico Hills Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Pocantico Hills Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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