Lake Placid Marathon
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The Olympic village of Lake Placid is in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. The two loop out and back course is best described as moderate rolling, some flat, with a few steep hills. The most significant hills are near the ski jumps on Route 73 (once for the half marathon and twice for the full marathon) and leading up to the finish behind the Lake Placid High School (once for the half marathon and once for the full marathon). Each of these hills is approximately 3/10 of a mile long. Chuck Engles winning time of 2:34:39 from 2006 proves the course is reasonable and fair.
Most of the course is asphalt road. The marathon contains approximately 0.8 miles of gravel and dirt inside the Horseshow Grounds facility during the second loop. The course will be well marked. It is a very scenic course that takes you along downtowns Mirror Lake and it provides incredible views of Whiteface Mountain and the Olympic Ski Jumps. Lake Placid is a picturesque place. No spray painting on roads is allowed. Spectators, friends, and family- please make only signs of support and remove them at the end of the day.
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Holiday Inn Express South Burlington
South Burlington
Close to downtown Burlington, Vermont and the Burlington International Airport, this hotel offers a free daily breakfast with hot items as well as free 24-hour airport shuttle service.
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Hilton Burlington
Burlington (Vermont)
Overlooking beautiful Lake Champlain, and a short distance from various points of interest, including Burlington International Airport, this hotel offers exceptional accommodations and first-class amenities, including free airport shuttle service.
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Motel 6 Burlington - Colchester
Burlington (Vermont)
Within 3 miles (5 km) of Burlington International Airport and the University of Vermont, this motel offers an outdoor swimming pool and free morning coffee service.
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Doubletree Hotel Burlington
Burlington (Vermont)
Surrounded by lush forests and stunning scenery, this hotel is minutes from downtown Burlington and Burlington International Airport, and features many thoughtful and modern amenities, including free airport shuttle service.
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Courtyard Marriott Lake Placid
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Nestled in the historic Lake Placid Olympic Region in New York, this comfortable hotel features spacious accommodations and convenient facilities near many local restaurants and shopping attractions.
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Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center
Burlington (Vermont)
Next to the University of Vermont, this hotel in Burlington offers free, on-site parking, 2 restaurants and free shuttle service to Burlington International Airport and Fletcher Allen Hospital.
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Lake Placid-Golf Club
Lake Placid (New York)
Overlooking Mirror Lake and providing stunning mountain views, this Lake Placid hotel features an on-site restaurant and completely non-smoking guestrooms furnished with microwaves and mini-refrigerators.
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Basin Harbor Club
Vergennes (Vermont)
Situated on the shore of the historic Lake Champlain, this inn offers comfortable guestrooms and cottages near recreational activities, dining and shopping in beautiful Vergennes, Vermont.
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The Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort and Spa
Essex (Vermont)
Nestled on 18 acres of Vermont countryside in the stunning Green Mountains, this resort is home to an award-winning culinary institute and combines contemporary country style with today's modern amenities.
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Holiday Inn South Burlington
South Burlington
Nestled in the picturesque Champlain Valley, near Lake Champlain and Burlington International Airport, this hotel in South Burlington, Vermont offers free wireless internet access and free 24-hour airport shuttle service.
