
New York, United States of America · Monday 24 August 2026
The Sri Chinmoy Marathon is held annually at Rockland Lake State Park in Congers, New York, approximately 45 minutes from New York City. The course consists of a USATF-certified, *very flat* 2.95-mile loop that encircles Rockland Lake, designed for a total of 9 laps to complete the marathon distance: an initial partial lap of 2.64 miles followed by eight full circuits of the lake. The surface is smooth road pavement, recently repaved to eliminate cracks and potholes, making conditions consistent
Adjusted Time
3:49:25
Time difference: -10.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Sri Chinmoy Marathon is a full marathon held in New York, United States of America, scheduled for Monday 24 August 2026. The course is run on road surface with 66m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 48m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Sri Chinmoy Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 66m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 45m to 48m above sea level — a 3m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Based on historical weather data for August, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between 3°C and 12°C. While cold weather reduces overheating risk, runners should dress in layers and be prepared for potential wind chill. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Sri Chinmoy Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Sri Chinmoy Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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