ASP's Franconia Notch Half Marathon

ASP's Franconia Notch Half Marathon is an annual event held in Franconia Notch State Park, in Franconia, New Hampshire, on October 24, 2026. The single distance is a half marathon (13.1 miles) starting at 9 a.m. The course is entirely paved and follows the Franconia Notch Recreation Path, which keeps runners away from traffic, and it passes fall color and landmarks including Echo Lake and the Flume Gorge. Awards go to the top male and female finishers, and proceeds benefit Adaptive Sports Partners.

A traffic-free paved path is a comfortable place to race 13.1, whether it is your first or your fastest, though a bike path is narrower than a closed road, so seed yourself honestly at the start. Build for it over about 12 weeks with one long run each week, and practice running relaxed on a rolling surface rather than hammering every mile at goal pace.