The Cheap Marathon
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Event overview
The Cheap Marathon & Half Marathon takes place on April 4, 2026 in Derry, NH. Distances offered:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
The event uses a time trial start format with runners seeded by pace and sent in pairs. There is no race day registration. Both courses are USATF certified: Half Marathon NH21002BK and Marathon NH21003BK. The marathon has a course time limit of 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Course and logistics
The course is an out-and-back on the Derry and Windham Rail Trail. The half is one loop; the marathon is two loops. Total elevation gain is 263 ft for the half and 526 ft for the marathon. Aid stations are located about every 2 miles and provide water, Gatorade, and port-o-johns; trash should be disposed of within 100 yards of aid stations. A gear check is available near the registration/post-race area; clear plastic bags will be offered if exposed to the elements.
Post-race provisions include water, Gatorade, bananas, and yogurt. Free digital race photos and a finisher video link are provided after the event. Each finisher receives a ribbon. Digital awards are emailed to the top three men and women overall and to top three in five-year age groups. A virtual race option is available with online result submission and different virtual award rules. Spectators are restricted to specified locations on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.