
Hook Mountain Half Marathon & Rockland Lake 10K
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Valley Cottage, NY
- Rockland State Park, 299 Rockland Lake Road, 10989
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Choose your challenge: a hilly half marathon with pacers or a flat 10K, both supporting Meals on Wheels and Achilles International.
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The Hook Mountain Half Marathon and Rockland Lake 10K offers a choice of experiences in Valley Cottage, NY. The Half Marathon is a long-standing community event known for its challenging hill climb in the final miles, now featuring pacers for the first time. The new 10K provides a flatter course with two loops around Rockland Lake. Both races start and finish at the Rockland Lakes North Parking Lot, welcoming all runners. This inclusive event supports Meals on Wheels and Achilles International, benefiting local seniors and empowering athletes with disabilities.
What to expect
- Experience the Half Marathon's challenging hill climb in the final miles.
- Run the new 10K on a flatter course with two loops around Rockland Lake.
- Pacers will be available for the Half Marathon for the first time this year.
Standout details
- Challenging Half Marathon hill climb
- New, flat 10K course option
- Pacers for the Half Marathon
- Benefits Meals on Wheels & Achilles International
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 10K
Sun, Apr 12, 8:30 AM EDT · From $38.96
Opens Jan 6, 2026, 12:16 PM EST · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $65.65
Opens Jan 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 1, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 AM EDT · From $54.98
Opens Apr 3, 2026, 8:01 AM EDT · Closes Apr 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
longer distance
- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
The Hook is a long-standing community half-marathon known for its challenging hill climb in the last few miles. This year’s Half will again start and finish at the Rockland Lakes North Parking Lot (Field #1) by the Pavilion. This year for the first time in the Hook Half history we will have pacers! We are also incorporating a 10K race, as there are not many local 10K races. Like the Half, it will start and finish at the North parking lot. Unlike the half, this will be a fairly flat course with two loops around Rockland Lake.
This race benefits Meals on Wheels a local organization that been improving the quality of life for aging Rockland County residents for over four decades. Everyday they provide fresh and nutritious meals to older adults, while the daily visits provide a vital safety check and friendly conversation that reduces loneliness and isolation. Achilles International is a global organization that endeavors to transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Their main program focuses on running, where they bring hope, inspiration and the joys of achievement to all. They empower the disability community by breaking down barrier to race start lines, and all the way to crossing the finish line.
8:00 AM Half Marathon Race Start 8:10 AM Kids Fun Run 8:30 AM 10K Race Start The Hook Half Marathon and 10K in an inclusive event for all runners, regardless of race, religion, sex, gender, or sexual orientation. All are welcome to participate, and we look forward to seeing you on 12th April!
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