micrOTQ
Olympic Trials Qualifier

micrOTQ

A controlled environment designed for runners chasing the Olympic Trials qualifying standard in the marathon.

MARCH 28, 2027
ROCKLAND LAKE STATE PARK, NY
MARATHON (26.2MI)
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The Environment

Designed around the margin.

At the OTQ standard, the margin for error is measured in seconds. micrOTQ is a race environment built to protect that margin — field, pacing, and operations are all controlled around one standard.

Controlled field

OTQ-standard athletes only

Pace groups

Men 2:25 · Women & NB 2:50

Bottle service

Personal bottles at every aid station

Certified

USATF Sanctioned · World Athletics Certified

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Entry Standard

A verified standard is required to enter.

Men
< 2:30:00
marathon · or 1:12:30 half
Women & Non-Binary
< 2:50:00
marathon · or 1:20:00 half

Verified qualifying time from a certified road race within the past 18 months.

Pregnancy exception available. Runners who were pregnant during their qualifying window may be eligible for a waiver. Contact us for details.

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Registration opens August 1.

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