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New England Marathons Winter 2024
Updated November 8th, 2024
Astronomical Winter 2024 officially begins on Saturday, December 21st at 4:21 AM EST and will last through March 20th. This link is to an article that nicely explains the seasons.
Meteorological Winter begins on Sunday, December 1st. As the days grow shorter, it’s important to get outside and see as much sun as you can.
The New England Fall Marathon season for 2024 is winding down and some races have opened registration for 2025. Fall is a great time for running in New England but winter is for hard core runners.
There are very few winter races in New England, so I stretched the season to November and added several non-marathons. When the snow flies and the temperatures dip, it get’s pretty quiet around here.
New England Marathons Winter
Roxbury Marathon 2024
9 November | 8:30 AM | Saturday
Hurlburt Recreation Area – 18 Apple Lane, Roxbury CT
This scenic, hilly, no-frills, early winter foot race will cost you only $45 for the marathon, $35 for the Half and $50 for the 50K.
In 2023 only 30 runners finished the marathon. In 2022 36 runners and in2019, only 47 runners finished the marathon.
In 2023 23 people finished the 50K and 40 finished the half-marathon. This race is not for the casual runner.
Here is a report on the 2017 race.
Millinocket Marathon and Half 2024
7 December | 10 AM | Saturday
31-33 Penobscot Ave Millinocket, Maine
In 2015, twelve runners ran the marathon and 42 finished the Half and it has taken off from there.
The race was cancelled in 2020 but in 2021, 154 runners finished the marathon and 944 completed the half. In 2023 194 finished the marathon and 1462 finished the half.
This race continues to grow in popularity and make contributions to the Millinocket region.
Our FREE marathon & half was started in 2015 to help a struggling northern Maine mill town that has been devastated by the closing of their major employer. Do not run Millinocket for what you get instead RUN MILLINOCKET for what you GIVE. Please do not take spots in our race unless you are serious about doing your very best to show up (of course we know life happens) but please don’t register just because our race is free. All participants are required to generously patronize Katahdin area businesses in lieu of an entry fee. Our 2016 edition was a tremendous success and we look forward to growing our event in 2017 and all the positive influence it brings!
Millinocket used to be a mill town with two paper mills. When I was growing up the economy and the town were vibrant. The high school had competitive sports teams and they were just another city in Maine.
Now the mills are gone and times have changed in Millinocket. The organizers of this race seek to draw runners from near and far to help inject a little economic life into this Northern Maine town.
As they say in the quote above, don’t sign up just because it is free. Sign up because you want to run the race and provide some stimulus to the local economy while you are there.
Boston Prep 16 Miler and 5 Miler 2024
26 January | 10:00 AM | Sunday – 2025
West Running Brook Middle School – Derry, NH
I’ve run this race twice and it’s been very cold or freezing both times. The first time I ran the race the school parking lot was glazed in black ice. I kept sliding down the parking lot while waiting for the race to begin.
Bring your big boy shorts for this run!
The 29th Annual Northeast Delta Dental Boston Prep – this moderately challenging 16-miler is ideally scheduled for runners training for the Boston Marathon, any other spring marathon or a Runner looking for a mid-winter challenge! Are you a regular runner but not ready for a full 16? Try the “BP-Lite,” which offers a taste of the Boston Prep experience on a 5 mile course!
2025 registration is open $90 for the 16-miler and $50 for the 5-Miler through January 24th, then $100 and $55 respectively on race dya.
Tech shirts for the first 300 runners, post race food and free beer at the after party at Rockingham Brewery!
Proceeds Benefit the Greater Derry Track Club’s Kids Summer Fun Run Program.
Everyone should put this race on their bucket list. It really is an experience not to be missed.
Here is my 2015 race recap.
PEAK Snow Devil Winter Races
24-25 January | 8:00 AM | Saturday & Sunday
Pittsfield, VT
This is a snow shoe event where you can run a 100 miler, 100K, a Marathon, Half Marathon or a 10K.
The 100 miler begins at 6AM and the 100K begins at Noon on January 24th. On the 25th, all races begin at 8:00AM: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K.
Snow shoes are required and this race is not for the faint of heart. The course is a 6.5 mile loop with 1200 feet vertical. Only 67 runners finished any of the races in 2024! Of which, 5 finished the marathon and non finished the 100K or 100 mile.
2025 registration is open: $140 for the 100 Miler, $120 for the 100K, $100 for the Marathon, $80 for the Half, $55 for the 10K.
There 100 Miler has 27 bibs left, the 100K 48, the marathon has 94, the Half has 20 and the 10K has 67 bibs left as of November 8th.
MV Winter Classic and Amity Relay
15 February| 11:00 AM | Saturday – 2025
Vineyard Haven, MA
The MV Classic is a 20 mile run and the Amity Relay is a 2-person 10 mile run each. taking place on Martha’s Vineyard.
2025 registration is open: $70 for the Classic and $65 for the Amity Relay. Prices increase on November 28th.
Registration includes: Race T-shirt, a finisher’s medal, bag check at the starting line, a post race meal, busing back to the boat, and a great experience overall.
The MV Winter Classic and Amity Relay is a “must race” for die-hard runners of many levels. From highly competitive athletes looking for a test of their Boston and spring marathon readiness to dedicated recreational runners seeking to extend the length of their monthly long-run, this race offers the chance to combine a visit to one of the East Coast’s most beautiful shore communities with a race on a fast, USATF certified course.
The MV Winter Classic and Amity Relay will benefit several Island youth programs. Proceeds from your registration fee will be distributed among these programs to help offset expenditures and rising costs of operation.
Martha’s Vineyard is an island and the race website provides some directions for you to make ferry reservations.
2025 Hyannis Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & Marathon Team Relay
2 March | 10:00 AM | Sunday – 2025
Hyannis, MA
Now in it’s 42nd year, the course is paved and mostly flat and gentle, with a few rolling areas along an an extremely picturesque and historical route.
2025 registration is open $70 for the Marathon, $60 for the Half, and $50 for the 10K. The Marathon relay is $125 per team. Prices increase February 15, 2025.
The marathon has a registration limit of 400 runners, so don’t wait.
These races are USATF Certified:
- USATF Certification # MA11001RN – Marathon
- USATF Certification # MA11002RN – Half Marathon
- Boston Marathon Qualifier – 6 Hour Course Time Limit
The 2025 Hampton Half
2 March | 10:00 AM | Sunday – 2025
Hampton Beach, NH
I know it’s not a marathon, but who wants to sit around until spring?
I’ve run this half three times and it’s one of my favorite halfs.
It’s often cold and sometimes there is a cold breeze off of the Gulf of Maine. Sometimes it’s just a beautiful day.
Here is my 2019 race Recap.
This is a USATF measured and certified course.
2025 registration is open! $84 for the half and $44 for the 5K.
If you are a race director and I have missed your race please contact me at: info@omnirunning.com. If you are not a race director and know of a marathon that I missed, please contact me at the same email.
Run well my Friends and try to keep warm!
Andy
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