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Adirondack Marathon and Newark International Airport Car Rental

Get ready for some beautiful scenery when you travel with your Newark International Airport Car Rental to take part in the Adirondack Marathon. Held each September in Schroon Lake, New York the race course is 42.195 km along the lake. The Adirondack Marathon takes place during the weekend and has various running courses for adults including full marathon, half marathon, and two person relay team. The kids can also take part in the Childrens Fun Race for kids ages 4 to 12 years old.

A little history

The first Adirondack Marathon was held in 1997. The men's winner was James Garrett in a time of 2:37:21; the women's winner was Simone Stoeppler with a time of 3:04:08 (still a course record). Peter Heimgartner has won the race six times ('98-'00,'02,'04,'06) while the women's race has seen Virginia Rebeuh win a pair of races ('98,'05). The men's course record was set in 2007 by David Herr in a time of 2:36:55. The handcycle race began in 2000 and the course record was set in 2003 by Chris Klebl in a time of 1:46:50. Ecomarathon DataBook 1990-2002 rated the Adirondack Marathon in 10th place worldwide and 3rd in the USA. New England Runner also rated the Adirondack Marathon "Best of the Best - Top 100"

Running the course

Get ready for a challenge when you travel to the Adirondack Marathon with your Newark International Airport Car Rental. The Adirondack Marathon begins on Main St. in Schroon Lake Village. The course goes north on Rt. 9 to the Alder Meadow Rd where it stays relatively flat for the first three and a half miles; however, between three and a half and six miles (10 km) the course rises almost 300 feet (91 m) to an elevation of 1,100 feet (340 m) above sea level. On the east side of Schroon Lake the course follows East Shore Dr., a scenic Adirondack Mountain road. The course drops to an elevation of 900 feet (270 m) between miles six and eight, and then steadily climbs again between miles eight and eleven. During this section of the course there are beautiful views of the lake. The elevation drops as the course enters the village of Adirondack where it remains relatively flat. After rounding the southern tip of the lake, the course rejoins the rolling hills of Rt. 9 in Pottersville, turns north and returns to Schroon Lake Village, ending at the Town Beach on Leland Ave.

Where to stay

After a long day out with your Newark International Airport Car Rental there is no better place to go than to a comfortable accommodation located nearby. Your Newark International Airport Car Rental highly recommends the Adirondack Pines B&B and Cabins, call (518) 494 5249 for more information. Another great option is the Hermitage Motels and Efficiencies located by Schroon Lake, call (518) 310 3515 to make a reservation. Make sure you book a couple weeks ahead to avoid and difficulty in booking a room as the Adirondack Marathon is a popular race that attracts runners from all over the state.

Before you go

Fees start at $50 for a Full Marathon, $55 for a Half Marathon, $90 for a 2 person relay team, $17, 10k - $17; 5k - $15; 1k - $10. There is also a 1K Childrens Fun Race that costs $10 and a Pasta Dinner that you can take part in.

For more information on the Adirondack Marathon when you visit with your Newark International Airport Car Rental check out their official website at http://www.adirondackmarathon.org/ or call

Check out the Action Car Rental location at 580 Hempstead, West Hempstead, NY 11552.