Franconia Notch Half Marathon
Franconia Notch Half Marathon offers a fast, scenic course through New Hampshire's White Mountains.
Race Date
Oct 24, 2026
Location
Franconia, NH
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location
- Franconia, New Hampshire
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 951
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Set against the stunning backdrop of New Hampshire's White Mountains, the Franconia Notch Half Marathon is a runner's dream. This certified course, with a slight net downhill and minimal elevation change, is designed for speed, making it a prime spot for personal bests. Runners often describe the scenery as breathtaking, winding through the heart of Franconia Notch State Park.
The race typically sees around 200 finishers, drawing participants from various states, all eager to experience the crisp mountain air and the challenge of the course. While the field size has seen a recent dip, the event retains a core of dedicated runners, with about 11% returning year after year.
Completing the 13.1 miles rewards runners not just with a finisher's medal but with the satisfaction of conquering a beautiful, fast course. The crisp autumn air and the vibrant fall foliage, when in season, add to the memorable race-day experience.
Race-provided description
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Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Mountain
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
-0.28 m
Separation
0.6%
USATF Certified Course
NH19011BK
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Solid Pick585 years running
~211 finishers a year
shrinking
11% returning runners
USATF certified · 7 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:13:17
typical high 58°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
43°
Afternoon (High)
58°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 951 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
951
Median time
2:13:23
Latest turnout
99
States
12
Turnout by year
2018–2024
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Franconia Notch Half Marathon?
The Franconia Notch Half Marathon is held on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Where does the Franconia Notch Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Franconia, New Hampshire.
What distances does the Franconia Notch Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Franconia Notch Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Franconia Notch Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Franconia Notch Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 951 runners who have completed the Franconia Notch Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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