Sri Chinmoy 24 & 12-Hour Races

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us on June 13-14, 2026, for the Sri Chinmoy 24-Hour, 12-Hour, Midnight Marathon, and Sunset Half-Marathon at Rockland Lake State Park, just 45 min. north of New York City. Featuring a scenic, "pancake flat" and fast 2.95 mile paved loop around beautiful Rockland Lake. Get ready for your PR! Whether this is your first ever ultra, or you're going for a national record, this is your race! We strive to provide a high standard of runner service and support for all participants, regardless of experience.

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Register here on UltraSignup (Processing fee applies)

Register by mail: Download entry form on our website

• Through March 31: 24 hr $130, 12 hr $100, Midnight Marathon $70, Sunset Half $50
• Through April 30: 24 hr $155, 12 hr $120, Midnight Marathon $85, Sunset Half $60
• Through June 10: 24 hr $180, 12 hr $140, Midnight Marathon $100, Sunset Half $70

Strictly no race-day registration. Entries cannot be transferred to another person.

RACE SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 13: 6:30AM: Participants may begin setting up their personal rest areas 7:00AM: 12 & 24-Hour Packet Pickup opens 8:00AM: Start of 24-Hour and 12-Hour races 7:30PM: Sunset Half-Marathon Packet Pickup opens 8:00PM: 12-Hour race ends 8:30PM: Start of Sunset Half-Marathon followed by 12-Hour awards ceremony 11:00PM: Midnight Marathon Packet Pickup opens

Sunday, June 14 12:00AM: Start of Midnight Marathon (to be clear: midnight Saturday night / 12AM Sunday morning) 8:00AM: 24-Hour race ends, Marathon cutoff 8:30AM: 24-Hour Awards ceremony 10:00AM: Deadline for participants to pack up and vacate the race staging area

THE COURSE

A scenic, flat and fast 2.95-mile paved pathway around Rockland Lake, accurately measured & USATF certified course. Marathon is just shy of 9 laps. The entire loop was repaved a few years ago and still is in good shape. About 50% of the course is shaded, 50% exposed. Race-Day Central and 12-Hour and 24-Hour start are near Parking field 5. Midnight Marathon start is about 7 minutes walk north of Race-Day Central

IMPORTANT: There are no lights on the course. Headlamps are highly recommended after dark.

TIMING / LAP COUNTING

Timing and lap counting will be done with RaceResult chip timing, with a separate manual but semi-computerized backup system. Please ensure your race bib is visible on the front of your torso (not your side, leg, back etc.) each time you pass the counting station, and Aid Stations 1 & 2, otherwise your laps won't be counted! Use of a bib belt is highly recommended

Note for 24-Hour & 12-Hour runners: Aid stations 1 & 2 on the loop are measured from the start line, and in the last 30 minutes of the race runners passing these points will be recorded and receive credit for the extra distance, in case they do not complete a full final loop before the race ends. Aid Station 1: +1.15 miles, Aid Station 2: +2.34 miles

If you are finishing the race early, please inform the lap counting staff at the end of your final lap.

FOOD, SNACKS, HYDRATION

There will be one well-stocked main aid station in the race staging area, and two basic aid stations along the loop (near mile 1 and mile 2 points) with water only. All food and snacks are for registered runners only - helpers will need to bring their own. The main aid station will have the usual ultra fair: Chips, nuts, pretzels, cookies, gels, fresh fruit, etc. There will also be light food such as PB sandwiches, soup and potatoes available periodically. All food will be vegetarian, with some vegan options. There will be no kitchen on-site, food will be prepared off-site and brought to the race. We are unable to customize meals, prepare anything specific, or re-heat food. There are several groceries and delis within a mile or two of the park. Old World Food Market is an excellent, large and well-stocked grocery store with hot and cold food bars located a little further away - about 10 minutes from the park, near the junction of 9W and I287. Open 8am-9pm daily. Other than the small food mart at the Shell station about 5 min. away, we are not aware of anything nearby open overnight. Alcohol is strictly not allowed in the park.

PARTICIPANT REST AREAS

You can set up your own rest area on the grass along either side of the pathway, anywhere PAST the lap counting station and before the restroom. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Tables, chairs and tents are not provided, you will need to bring your own. This area is exposed to the sun and rain, canopies / pop-up tents are allowed but with a maximum size of 10' x 10', must be secured to the ground, and if you are attaching sidewalls one side must be left off - completely open. Camping tents, changing tents, and any type of tent that can be fully enclosed are strictly not allowed - there is no camping permitted in the park, and the park officials are strict about not allowing totally enclosable tents of any description (for real - they come check!) RVs will be allowed in the parking lot (no hookups), but please email us at least one week before the race with the length of your RV and we will secure permission from the park. You can also use your vehicle for resting and to store any valuables or items you'd rather not leave exposed - parking field 5 is just off the course. If you bear left after the counting station, the pathway passes next to the long row of parking spots on the east side of the lot, and re-joins the race course at the restroom. This detour adds about 110 meters. We cannot be responsible for valuables left unattended.

HELPERS / CREW

Visitors and helpers / race crew are most welcome (the more the merrier!), but please keep in mind they must provide their own food and snacks - the main aid station is strictly for runners only. Also, there is strictly no pacing allowed - runners may not be accompanied for any portion of any lap.

RESTROOMS

There are three restrooms along the course: One at parking field 5 about 150 meters past the lap counting station, one at parking field 6, and one at parking field 3. All have running water, and are lit at night. No showers.

MEDICAL

Medical personnel will be present on-site during the entire race, for emergencies only. (No massages, etc.) Runners exhibiting medical issues may be asked to drop out of the race, at the discretion of the on-duty race director and / or medical personnel. These decisions are for the runner's safety, and are final.

NIGHTTIME SAFETY MEASURES

• -New for 2026: There will be minimal battery lighting in along the entire course as well as the usual lights in the race staging area. Headlamps are optional. if you wear one, please point the beam down so as not to blind oncoming runners.
• -12/24 runners will run the loop clockwise. Half/Full Marathoners will run counterclockwise. This way runners will pass each other every minute or so on average.
• -Aid stations 1 & 2 will be staffed overnight and will serve as additional checkpoints.
• -A cyclist will circle the course continuously from sundown (8:30PM) until sunup (5:24AM) The park is closed to the public from sundown until sunup.
• -A park police vehicle will be on patrol in the park, special for this event. The park is closed overnight, with the exception of those involved with our event - runners, race staff and volunteers, runner helpers.

RACE SHIRTS

Custom race shirts guaranteed for all participants registered by May 13! Sizes are Unisex X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2XL, Women's Fitted Small, Medium, Large, X-Large

AWARDS

Men’s and Women’s awards categories, for both 24-Hour and 12-Hour Under 50: Top 3 50-59: Top 2 60-69: First Place 70 and over: First place Midnight Marathon and Sunset Half: Overall: Top 3 men, Top 3 women

Awards Ceremonies: 12-Hour: Saturday 8:30PM 24-Hour: Sunday 8:30AM Midnight Marathon and Sunset Half: No formal awards ceremony. Instead, awards will be presented as runners finish

Medals for all finishers in all events

AGE RESTRICTIONS

Participants in any event must be 18 or older on race day.

PETS

We're sorry, park rules prohibit pets in any part of the park, from May through September, whether leashed or unleashed, and no matter how well they are behaved.

DIRECTIONS / LODGING

Please visit our race webpage for directions and lodging info: https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/24h#third-section-tab-2

ABOUT US

Founded by Sri Chinmoy in 1977 to promote the importance of physical fitness as a complement to spiritual growth, the Marathon Team strives to serve the running community according to the highest standards. Professional certified courses, frequent aid stations, accurate timing, and a friendly and supportive atmosphere encourage all runners to achieve their own personal bests. Several countries have chosen our races as the venue for their own national championships, and many national and world records have been set at these events. Over the years the Marathon Team has sponsored a variety of sporting events around the world, including triathlons, masters track meets, cycling races, swim meets and ultra-marathons. Today, the SCMT organizes over 1,700 events a year in 27 countries across 4 continents The Marathon Team is perhaps most well-known for its multi-day ultra-running events, most notably the Self-Transcendence 3,100-mile race held each year in New York City. Called the “Everest of Ultra-Running” by The New York Times, the event requires participants to complete a minimum average of 59 miles a day for up to 52 days in a row. Sri Chinmoy’s philosophy of ‘self-transcendence’ permeates all Marathon Team events. “When we transcend ourselves, we do not compete with others,” he states. “We compete only with our previous achievements. And each time we surpass our previous achievements, we get joy.”

"The determination in your heroic effort Will permeate your mind and heart Even after your success or failure Is long forgotten." -Sri Chinmoy, Founder