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Sun April 21, 2024 Baldwinsville, NY 13027 US Directions
“A one of a kind road race through beautiful countryside, amidst the thriving farmland of Upstate NY!”

Place

Corner Rt. 370 & Vann Road
Baldwinsville, NY US 13027

Description

EARTH DAY HALF MARATHON, 5K & Relay      

April 21, 2024

The Earth Day Half Marathon & 5K will be celebrating it's 10th Anniversary in 2024. This event has quickly become one of CNY’s most looked forward to springtime races! Along with some of the best swag out there, all participants get a tree to plant! Runners love the connection to the countryside setting. As you run along the low-traffic country roads, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of rolling farmland, pastures with cows and horses and the lookout at Beaver Lake. The race start/finish and post-race fest are at the Emmi Farm’s Greenhouse with lots of parking, conveniently nearby- within walking distance.

The half marathon is mostly a loop course on low-traffic, country roads with many friendly neighbors that come out to cheer you on! The course is described as having rolling hills with a few good ones between Mile 8/9. The Half Marathon Relay is a 2 person relay with each member of the team running 6.55 miles (1/4 marathon). The 5K is an out & back along two fairly flat stretches of country road.

The Earth Day Half Marathon, Relay & 5K event benefits the Baldwinsville Meals on Wheels and the Baldwinsville Sports Booster Club.

 

RACE WEATHER & CLIMATE

Baldwinsville is located just 15 miles NW of Syracuse in Central NY. Baldwinsville typically sees temperatures in April range between the high 40's to mid 50’s. 

COURSE DETAILS

Earth Day Half Marathon 

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USATF distance-certified. The 1/2 Marathon is on low traffic, country roads that are a combination of long stretches of flat and also a fair amount of rolling hills with miles 8-10 offering the greatest challenge (reward) as there are a couple back to back.  

COURSE RECORDS: Dave Cook (M) 1:13:40 (2016); Jenna Green (F) 1:26:30 (2017)

Earth Day 2 Person Half Marathon Relay  
The first leg of the 2-person half marathon relay (6.55 miles) is relatively flat with occasional rolling hills while the second leg is hillier with 2 decent climbs at Mile 8.5 and Mile 9. Second leg of the relay will park at mid point of the race with the expectation that the first leg runners will then drive vehicle back to finish area. 

Earth Day 5K

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The 5K course will lead you past the Beaver Lake lookout on Vann Rd and will be run on mostly country roads but may meander briefly onto adjacent farmland if conditions warrant. The country roads are flat with one moderately challenging uphill just before you enter the home stretch.   

COURSE RECORDS: Chris Senez (M) 17:02 (2019); Elizabeth Lucason (F) 19:12 (2017)

GIVEAWAY

HERE’S WHAT YOU GET:

  • Entry into the 2024 EARTH DAY HALF MARATHON, RELAY or 5K
  • Custom Quarter Zip (Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay including virtual)
  • Custom shirt (5K including virtual)
  • Custom Earth Day Bib
  • Chip Timing
  • Tree seedling- Willow tree
  • Finisher’s Medal– Half Marathon, Relay & 5K
  • POST RACE FEST IN THE GREENHOUSE:
    • Live music – A 12oz beer – Amazing food!
  • At least 5 hydration/aid stations along the half marathon course
  • Porta-Johns at start/finish & along the course
  • Safe/Secure Course
  • Professional Medical Support
  • Free- No-Hassle Parking

PACKET PICK UP & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION

Friday, April 19: 4pm-7pm at Dick's Sporting Goods in Clay, NY (Rt 31) next to Wegmans

Sat., April 20: 1pm - 4pm at Emmi Farms- across the street from 1482 W Genesee Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 @ the Greenhouses (Vann Rd.)

Sunday (Race Day): 7am - 8am at Emmi Farms- across the street from 1482 W Genesee Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 @ the Greenhouses (Vann Rd.)

CHALLENGES

GETFIT HALF MARATHON SERIES

When you sign up for the GetFit Half Marathon series, not only are you awesome for running at least 4 half marathons (beast mode btw!) but you also get a pair of socks for each event you do for FREE.

The Get Fit Half Marathon Series offers discounted registration, custom swag, and VIP status to runners who participate in 4 (or more) Willow Running Half Marathon events during the year. Registration is by mail: For more info and to register for the series, visit the Willow Running website.

Willow Running races included in the GetFit Half Marathon Series:

  • Earth Day Half Marathon
  • Thousand Islands Half Marathon
  • Montezuma Half Marathon
  • Keuka Outlet Trail Half Marathon
  • Tromptown Half Marathon
  • Old Forge Marathon Half Marathon
  • Finger Lakes Half Marathon
  • Jell-O Half Marathon
  • E-Race Cancer Half Marathon

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