Lake Effect Half Marathon

Lake Effect Half Marathon Saturday 14-Feb-2026. 9:30am. Info & Register at www.LakeEffectHalfMarathon.com Half-Marathon and Quarter Marathon...Spectator Friendly flat course.

No other local distance event at this time of year. Perfect tune-up race for the spring marathons such as Boston Marathon, Buffalo Marathon and Ottawa. Great opportunity to race a half marathon distance without having to drive out of state.

We want to say Happy Mother's Day to all of our amazing athletes that are mom's. You are amazing! We hope you have an a...
05/10/2026

We want to say Happy Mother's Day to all of our amazing athletes that are mom's. You are amazing! We hope you have an amazing day!

Hug your mom!!...then buy her a race entry!

Run Wild. Race Fierce.

We wanted to share some amazing news with you....Here is our wish kid! We made it so she could go to Disney and get al...
02/21/2026

We wanted to share some amazing news with you....Here is our wish kid!

We made it so she could go to Disney and get all of her favorite characters signatures!

YOU made this happen and we cannot thank you enough! This is why this event is so special and means so much. This is the card she made to say THANK YOU!

Thank you for joining us in 2026 and we cannot wait to see you in 2027!

What a great race weekend we had! The weather was great, the course was clear and you all brought the energy!! Let's se...
02/16/2026

What a great race weekend we had!

The weather was great, the course was clear and you all brought the energy!!

Let's see those Medal Monday photos from the weekend so we can celebrate together!?!

Thank you Raymour & Flanigan, Tops, Dunkin, Jersey Mike's, USA Racing, Village of Minoa Make A Wish of CNY for all of the support to make this event a smashing success!

You are all Yeti Strong!!

The same feeling we have looking at the weather for this weekend! Still time to join us for race weekend! Will we see...
02/10/2026

The same feeling we have looking at the weather for this weekend!

Still time to join us for race weekend!

Will we see you Saturday?!

www.lakeeffecthalfmarathon.com

1 Week and 30 degrees warmer until we take over Minoa!!!Race day is fast approaching and we still have spots available f...
02/07/2026

1 Week and 30 degrees warmer until we take over Minoa!!!

Race day is fast approaching and we still have spots available for both the Half and the Quarter. Get in before it is too late and start your 2026 Yeti Strong!

We cannot wait to see you next weekend!

www.lakeeffecthalfmarathon.com

ONLY 8 DAYS UNTIL THE YETI TAKES OVER! ❄️🏃‍♂️The countdown is officially in the single digits! In just 8 days, we descen...
02/06/2026

ONLY 8 DAYS UNTIL THE YETI TAKES OVER! ❄️🏃‍♂️

The countdown is officially in the single digits! In just 8 days, we descend on Minoa for the Lake Effect Half & Quarter Marathon.

We’ve got the shirts and medals prepped, the course is dialed in, and the "Yeti Standard" finish line is waiting for you. This is the moment where all those freezing morning runs and treadmill sessions pay off!

Here’s what you need to know for the Home Stretch:

🥨 Post-Race Vibes: The party in Minoa is going to be legendary. We’re ready to celebrate your finish with the best community in WNY.

👟 Final Taper: Trust the work you’ve put in. The heavy lifting is done—now it’s time to keep the legs moving and get your mind right for race day.

Don't wait for the 11th hour. Let’s fill those final slots and show the 315 how the we handle the lake effect! 🔥

Are you Yeti Strong?!

www.lakeeffecthalfmarathon.com

So close to race day..and dare we say a warm front coming through just in time for race weekend?! Still time to join us...
02/03/2026

So close to race day..and dare we say a warm front coming through just in time for race weekend?!

Still time to join us on February 14th and kick off your weekend right!

Come join the fun and see if you are Yeti Strong!?

Don't forget we are still looking to hit our $5,000 goal for Raymour & Flanigan to match our donations!

Donate here: https://runsignup.com/Race/23976/Donate/sSJdPr4Xz3DmkFJk

See You Soon!

Race day is soooooo close!Who is ready for snow much fun in just 13 short days!?!We also need your help....Raymour & Fla...
02/01/2026

Race day is soooooo close!

Who is ready for snow much fun in just 13 short days!?!

We also need your help....Raymour & Flanigan has again committed to matching donations up to $5,000 dollars for our charity partner Make A Wish CNY. We need your help to get there!!!

Every donation to Team Raymour & Flanigan will be matched up to $5,000 which will help provide 1 full wish for a kid in need!

Donate here and help us hit our goal: https://runsignup.com/Race/23976/Donate/sSJdPr4Xz3DmkFJk

See you soon and let's help make a difference in the loves of our youth!

Medal Monday on this snowy Winter Day! We figured we would help warm you up with some amazing medal vibes!We are excite...
01/26/2026

Medal Monday on this snowy Winter Day!

We figured we would help warm you up with some amazing medal vibes!

We are excited to share the 2026 version of the medal and hope you will join us as we take on Old Man Winter with our Half and Quarter Marathon.

Start your Valentine's Day off with a workout together and then head out for a day full of love...or if you are single maybe you can find your person at the race!

Come find out if you are Yeti Strong with us on February 14th and grab one of these amazing medals!

www.lakeeffecthalfmarathon.com

New for this year....Food tags on the bibs to ensure that ONLY racers get the subs and can refuel! Thank you for the f...
01/18/2026

New for this year....Food tags on the bibs to ensure that ONLY racers get the subs and can refuel! Thank you for the feedback on this and we hope this change will help ensure all of our amazing athletes get what they need after the race!

We cannot wait to see you in just a little under 4 weeks!

Are you Yeti Strong? Come find out on February 14th!

www.lakeeffecthalfmarathon.com

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225 S. Main Street
Minoa, NY
13116

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