The Cheap Marathon
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Event overview
The Cheap Marathon and Half Marathon takes place in Derry, NH on April 4, 2026. Distances offered:
- 26.2 miles (Marathon)
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
The event uses a time trial start format with athletes seeded fastest to slowest and started two at a time. There is no race day registration. Early bib pick-up is available the day before at the Millennium Running retail store; race day bib pick-up is at registration tents adjacent to the finish line in downtown Derry. Marathon entrants have a course time limit of 6 hours 30 minutes.
Course and logistics
Both races run on the Derry and Windham Rail Trail as an out-and-back course. The half marathon is one loop and the marathon is two loops. USATF certification codes are provided for both distances: Half Marathon NH21002BK and Marathon NH21003BK. Total elevation gain is listed as 263 ft for the half and 526 ft for the marathon.
Aid stations are located about every 2 miles and supply water and Gatorade; Port-O-Johns are at each aid station. Specific aid station mile markers are provided for the course. Gear check is available near the registration and post-race area. Post-race refreshments include water, Gatorade, bananas, and yogurt. Finishers receive a ribbon; free race photos and a finisher video are provided. Digital awards are emailed to top finishers overall and in 5-year age groups. Spectators are restricted to two locations on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.