The Odyssey 2027
- Date
- Sunday, June 13, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Ithaca, New York
- Entry fee
- From $110 · goes up to $120 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Likely to sell out. 775 finished the Half Marathon in 2026, and this year's cap is 900.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Odyssey | Half Marathon | Jun 13, 20277:30 AM | $110$120 after Jan 1, 2027 | 900 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $110 until Dec 31, then $120 until Apr 30, then $140 until Jun 9.
Online registration closes Jun 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $110, entry is about 69 percent above a typical half marathon in New York, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in New York runs 2:09:14, about 9:51 a mile, based on 57 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:17:06 and men in 2:00:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:28 AM, and the The Odyssey starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (6 years)Aggregated from official results (Leone Timing) for The Odyssey. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Odyssey?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:52 or better, the top quarter in 1:52:46, and half the field in 2:06:02; the last tenth came in after 2:48:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:17:36 | 1:24:01 |
| 20-29 | 1:36:37 | 1:23:56 |
| 30-39 | 1:35:24 | 1:23:47 |
| 40-49 | 1:38:33 | 1:30:44 |
| 50-59 | 1:50:50 | 1:36:25 |
| 60-69 | 1:58:25 | 1:47:54 |
| 70+ | 2:30:09 | 2:03:25 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 35 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
The Odyssey Half Marathon year by year
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 575 to 775 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:04:42 to 2:06:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 775 (+2%) | 2:06:02 | under 1:40:52 | 1:13:31 |
| 2025 | 757 (+9%) | 2:07:09 | under 1:39:04 | 1:17:02 |
| 2024 | 693 (-3%) | 2:15:32 | under 1:46:09 | 1:08:54 |
| 2023 | 712 (+16%) | 2:06:37 | under 1:38:20 | 1:12:48 |
| 2022 | 613 (+7%) | 2:08:20 | under 1:42:04 | 1:19:15 |
| 2021 | 575 | 2:04:42 | under 1:40:30 | 1:08:32 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for New York half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:52:46, against 1:54:19 in a typical New York half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around June 13 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 13, 2027), 2026 (Jun 7, 2026), 2025 (Jun 8, 2025), 2024 (Jun 23, 2024), 2023 (Jun 17, 2023), 2022 (Jun 11, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is The Odyssey?
- Sunday, June 13, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $110 before processing fees, and rises to $120 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $110, entry is about 69 percent above a typical half marathon in New York, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 775 runners finished the Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:06:02 and the winner ran 1:13:31.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 775 runners finished the Half Marathon in 2026, close to this year's cap of 900, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:52:46, against 1:54:19 in a typical New York half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Formally known as the Gorges Ithaca Half, we’ve transitioned in name to better reflect the evolution of the course and community, and there may be no better namesake reference than The Odyssey. An adventure which starts in the Village of Trumansburg (within the Town of Ulysses), and ends with a homecoming in Ithaca. More appropriate still for those Cornell Alumnus returning for reunion weekend.