America’s Fastest Half
Returns in March!
Gear up to chase your half marathon PR this spring! On March 22, Project 13.1 returns to Rockland Lake State Park, bringing pacers, individualized bottle service, and deep fields to one of the fastest courses in the country. Every registered runner will receive a Fractel Project 13.1 hat and breakfast with entry. Registration opens on November 1, 2024—secure your spot in this limited-entry race before it fills up!
Expected Pacing Targets
The final pacing targets are subject to change and will be determined based on entries. We will continue to provide updates on fields and pacer targets as race day approaches.
63:00
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65:00
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68:00
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70:00
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73:00
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75:00
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78:00
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81:00
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84:00
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87:00
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90:00
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63:00 • 65:00 • 68:00 • 70:00 • 73:00 • 75:00 • 78:00 • 81:00 • 84:00 • 87:00 • 90:00 •
FAQs
Is there a time standard to enter this event?
Kinda! Project 13.1 is built for runners aiming to complete a half marathon in under 90 minutes. We’ll have pacers to support runners going for times under that goal, and if you anticipate running a slower time, be aware that you might find yourself running solo—and other races may offer a better experience for you this spring. That said, if you’re up for the challenge and excited about what this race represents, we’d be happy to have you!
I am interested in pacing? How do I signup?
This event relies on incredible pacers! If you're interested in pacing one of the groups listed above, let us know by filling out this form. Pacing this event is a great way to log a hard workout, and you’re welcome to pace the first half and then finish the race. Pacers receive free entry to a future Trials of Miles event of their choice, a Project 13.1 Fractel hat, a Tracksmith singlet, and breakfast after the event. Questions? Email joe@trialsofmilesracing.com.
Is there a capacity limit on this event?
Currently, we’re planning to host a single race (with all genders competing together) with around 300 runners starting at 7am. However, if demand significantly exceeds expectations, we may expand capacity and move to a two-wave start. Any changes all be clearly communicated well before race day.
Where Should I stay?
If you are coming from out of town we have a room block reserved at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nanuet, which is approximately a 15 min drive from the race course. Rooms are $129+tax a night for the night before the race (3/21-3/22) and you can reserve by clicking this link. The cutoff date is 3/7/2025 and the group code is TMP.
The Course
The Project 13.1 course, renowned as one of the fastest in the country, is a USATF/IAAF-certified route designed for speed. Runners will head out for roughly 3/4 mile, make a 180-degree turn, pass the start line, and then complete four clockwise loops around the lake. To ensure everyone follows the shortest possible path, we'll have someone marking the tangents along the course, giving you the most efficient line for every loop.
Project 13.1 V1-v3
This will be our fourth installment of Project 13.1, a race that we first hosted in November 2020 during the height of the pandemic. That first race saw Thomas Toth 1:04:07 (4:53/mile) and Annmarie Tuxbury in 1:14:38 (5:42/mile) take home the wins. In September 2021, we hosted the second edition with larger fields led by Patricio Castillo (1:02:14, 4:45/mile), and Susanna Sullivan (1:10:49, 5:24/mile). Our third event, held in early 2023 saw three men and four women dip under the half marathon OTQ times, led by Nathan Martin in 1:02:41.75 (4:47/mile) and Jacqueline Gaughan in 1:11:17.33 (5:27/mile).
