The Micro: micrOTQ starts at 7:00 AM on March 28, 2027, in Valley Cottage, New York, so plan your travel and pre-race logistics accordingly. This marathon-distance event takes place at 299 Rockland Lake Rd and covers the full 26.2 miles. Entry fees range from $175 to $250 depending on registration timing and options. Valley Cottage is located in Rockland County, roughly 30 miles north of New York City, making it accessible for athletes traveling from the surrounding region. If you're flying in or driving from a distance, account for early morning arrival time and parking at the venue. This is a straightforward marathon option for endurance runners in the Hudson Valley area.
From the Race Organizer
A Race Series Designed by Runners, for Runners In 2021, the coaches of the McKirdy Trained online coaching platform created the McKirdy Micro Marathon series to give athletes an opportunity to race. The mission was to help athletes run a personal best and qualify for the Boston Marathon or beyond. At the time, the world was just coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic where opportunities to run fast times were limited and motivation to continue training was difficult with no upcoming races on the calendar. 6 races successfully took place across the US over a 2 month span, and athletes were able to use their results to register for Boston. We considered it mission accomplished. A year and a half later, however, we recognized there was still a problem that our race concept might be able to solve. As the qualifying window for the Olympic Trials was coming closer and closer to a close, many “on the cusp” athletes found they had limited options for races that are both fast and will provide the support they need to run their best. So in 2023, we took the McKirdy Micro concept and applied it at an elite level, hosting a race for athletes targeting the USATF Olympic Trials Qualifying Standard (OTQ) or beyond. Athletes from all over the world came to participate in our small, local race. When the day was done: 48 athletes ran under the 2:18:00/2:37:00 OTQ Standard More OTQs came from our race than any other race in 2023 Our race produced 2 Olympians 69% of the finishing athletes ran a personal best 85% of the finishing athletes ran their second fastest lifetime marathon At that point we knew we were on to something. We were building a race for athletes who wanted to run fast, and we were able to deliver. We knew we wanted to expand this concept further, to athletes of all levels. Next came the Road to Tokyo marathon, but we added a second race that year - Breaking 3. A race designed for those looking to run under 3 hours. And we were blown away by the demand. Now, for 2027 we have 3 events planned under "The Micro" marathon events: micrOTQ, for those trying to qualify for the Trials (or faster) Breaking 3, for those looking to break 3 hours microBQ, for those trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon Our marathon events are hosted at Rockland Lake State Park, NY. This course is a 2.94 mile criterium style loop measured by World Athletics "A" certifier, Jim Gerweck. Our events are USATF Certified and Sanctioned. micrOTQ is also on the World Athletics calendar. Marathon: USA-2023-071
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When is The Micro: micrOTQ 2027 — Valley Cottage, NY?
The Micro: micrOTQ 2027 — Valley Cottage, NY takes place on March 28, 2027. The race is held in Valley Cottage, New York.
Where is The Micro: micrOTQ 2027 — Valley Cottage, NY held?
The Micro: micrOTQ 2027 — Valley Cottage, NY is held at 299 Rockland Lake Rd in Valley Cottage, New York.
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