Bi-State Challenge
June 21 & 22, 2024 - New Jersey & New York
All races are USATF sanctioned, and the full marathons are USATF certified.
NY races start at 6AM with BIB pick up on the day of the race at 5:30AM.
NJ races starts at 6:30AM with BIB pick up on the day of the race at 6AM.​
RACE INFORMATION
Zip Code 07662 Marathon - 06/21/2025
Saddle River County Park
Rochelle Park, NJ
USATF Certificate #NJ20023JLW
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Course Information:
Half Marathon: 6 full laps plus 1.1 miles
Full Marathon: 13 full laps plus .2 miles.
One Full Lap is about 2 miles.
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There will be one aid station on the course at the finish line with hydration and nourishment.​
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Course Notes: Flat, paved course with a scenic view of the Saddle River.
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Use this address for GPS:
Lon. 40.901874, Lat. -74.080474
*Note: The entrance via Lotz Lane is closed, please enter via Railroad Avenue. The start/finish is here, about 400 meters north from the first parking lot and 200 meters north from the second parking lot.
XCelsior Marathon - 06/22/2025
Rockland Lake State Park
Valley Cottage, NY - Parking Lot #6
USATF Certificate #NY21001JRG
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Course Information:
Half Marathon: 4 full laps plus 1.36 miles
Full Marathon: 8 full laps plus 2.72 miles.
One Full Lap is 2.935 miles.
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There will be one aid station on the course at the finish line with hydration and nourishment.
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Course Notes: Flat, paved course with a scenic view of Rockland Lake
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Use this address for GPS:
Lon. 41.1474944, Lat. -73.9301365
*Note: You will want to enter the park from this entrance. When you enter the park from the north entrance on Lake Road, you will make a right onto Rockland Lake Road. From there, you will drive past a toll booth and Parking Lot #6 will be on your left.
