Finger Lakes Half Marathon & 5k
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Description
One of the premier Willow Running events is in Montour Falls (Watkins Glen), NY. The Finger Lakes Festival of Races is now part of the I Love NY Destination Series. There will be various race distance on the beautiful Catherine Valley Trail to choose from including the 18M, a great training run for those gearing up for a fall marathon. Other options available are the Half Marathon distance (part of the Get Fit Half Marathon Series. The trail is an old Rail Trail that is well maintained all year and easy to navigate with a slight elevation gain heading out and a slight elevation decline heading back to the finish line.
Post race enjoy a fun filled celebration with live music, a free beer and discounted food items.
This years event will once again benefit the Friends of the Catherine Valley Trail
Come enjoy the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, take in the fall foliage, enjoy the many wineries and craft beer locations that dominate the region.
HISTORY & THE REGION
Montour Falls is a quaint community located a few minutes drive from the popular destination of Watkins Glen. Shequaga Falls (pronounced She-qua-ga) AKA Montour Falls is a 165-foot tall waterfall located right in the heart of Montour Falls, New York. Shequaga in the Seneca language means "Tumbling Waters".
From the parking area on South Genesee Street, it’s only a couple hundred feet to the best viewing area for the falls as well as the start/finish of the race event.
GIVEAWAY
HERE'S WHAT YOU GET:
- Custom Full Zip Sweatshirt - (18 Miler, Half & 10K)
- Custom Short Sleeve tee Shirt- 5K
- Finisher medal
- $2 discount coupon for food truck on site
- A free beer at Diversion Brewery nearby (for entrants 21+)
- Free parking
COURSE DETAILS
All race events will take place on the well groomed and picturesque Catherine Valley Trail System. MapMyRun Couse maps/elevations will be posted soon.
18 MILER: Course map on Map My Run
HALF MARATHON: Course map on Map My Run
10K: Course map on Map My Run
Saturday 5K: Course map on Map My Run
Friday, Sept 20th:
4:30PM - 7:00PM at Diversion Brewing Company, 226 W. Main Street; Montour Falls NY
Race Day (Sept 21st) 1 PPU/In-Person Registration: (at the race Start/Finish)
7:00AM - 8:00AM at 238 West Main Street, Montour Falls, NY (Small Park just a few doors down from Diversion Brewing.