About
Dive into the heart-pumping McKirdy Micro Marathon series, an event crafted with passion by runners, for runners striving to smash personal records and achieve illustrious qualifying times for the Boston Marathon and beyond. Conceived in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this series rekindled the competitive spirit by creating a platform for both emerging elites and seasoned athletes to chase the USATF Olympic Trials and Olympic Standards.
In 2023, the event soared to new heights, with 48 athletes blazing past the OTQ Standard, and even propelling two participants to Olympic glory. An astonishing 69% of finishers set new personal bests, while 85% clocked in their second fastest marathons ever. As we look to the future, the McKirdy Micro Marathon is expanding its horizons, offering a scintillating race experience for all skill levels across a variety of distances. Get ready to lace up and unleash your potential at the scenic Rockland Lake State Park – where your next record awaits!
