Events
Place
Wellesley Island, NY US 13640
Description
Take in the famous views of the Thousand Islands and Thousand Islands bridge. Once again, we will be offering the 5K on Friday evening at the Thousand Islands Winery in Alexandria Bay. On Saturday, we will offer the 10K and Half Marathon on Wellesley Island along with the post-race festivities and awards ceremony. If you are feeling ambitious, you are more than welcome to consider the Island Double (5K & 10K) or the Island Super Double (5K & 13.1M). This event is part of the I ❤ NY Destination Series as well as the The Get Fit Half Marathon Series.
This year (2024) we are planning on enhancing your overall experience by offering you a free shuttle on an Uncle Sam's Tour Boat from Alexandria Bay to Wellesley Island ahead of your race (10K or Half Marathon) on Saturday morning. The shuttle is approximately 15 minutes in duration. There will be a return shuttle as well. We are working on the details and will communicate with all registered for the Saturday morning race events as we move along. There will parking available at the race start if you do not want to enjoy the free shuttle on Uncle Sam's Tou Boat.
The start/finish for both the 10K and Half Marathon will be at the Hart House on Wellesley Island this year so there will be slight alterations to both the 10K and Half Marathon courses.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Entry into the Thousand Islands Half Marathon, 10K and/or 5K
- Uncle Sam Boat ride from Alexandria Bay to Wellsley Island race start
- Custom sweatshirt hoodie for Half Marathon & 10K participants
- Custom short sleeve shirt for 5K participants
- Custom Bib
- Finisher Medal
- Post race food/beer (Southern Tier Brewing)
- Hydration/aid stations along the course- water & Gatorade
- Porta-Johns along the course
- Free parking
COURSE DETAILS
HALF MARATHON
Half Marathon Course Map (2024)
START TIME: 9:00 AM (Boarding Uncle Sam Boat between 7:45-8:00am)
START/FINISH LINE: The Hart House, 21979 Club Rd, Wellesley Island, NY 13640
THE COURSE: A beautiful course that will take you under the 1000 Islands Bridge and along the St Lawrence seaway!
10K (6.2 MILES)
START TIME: 9:45 AM (Boarding Uncle Sam Boat between 8:40am-8:55am)
START/FINISH LINE: The Hart House, 21979 Club Rd, Wellesley Island, NY 13640
THE COURSE: The Start & Finish will be at the Hart House. You'll see spectacular views of the great St. Lawrence river.
5K (3.1 MILES)
START TIME: 5:00 PM
START/FINISH LINE: Thousand Islands Winery, 43298 Seaway Ave, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
THE COURSE: Slightly new course this year- a road course with a short loop around the vineyard on grass.
PACKET PICKUPS
DATE/TIME: Friday, May 17th 4pm-7pm
THOUSAND ISLANDS WINERY | (315) 482-9306
43298 Seaway Ave, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
DATE/TIME: Friday, May 17th 8pm-9pm
1000 Island Hart House, 21979 Club Rd, Alexandria Bay, NY 13640
DATE/TIME: Saturday, May 18th 7am-9:45 am
1000 Island Hart House, 21979 Club Rd, Alexandria Bay, NY 13640
LODGING, PARKING & TOURISM
PARKING
Half Marathon & 10K participants are welcome to park in Alexandria Bay to catch the Uncle Sam Boat Tour to the Hart House (21979 Club Rd, Wellesley Island, NY 13640) or participants can park at the Hart House (21979 Club Rd, Wellesley Island, NY 13640) if they do not want to take the boat tour.
LODGING
We're excited to partner with the Bonnie Castle Resort and Marina!
Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina will have food and drink specials plus live entertainment for race participants AND DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES!
The 2023 BOOKING Promo Code: HALF24 (10% OFF)
315-482-4511
PLUS MORE REASONS TO STAY WITH US!
Come by The Pointe Bar and Grille for great food and drink specials plus live music! More details to come.
POST-RACE ENTERTAINMENT
Treat yourself to more great food and drink specials plus live music all afternoon! More details to come.
BONNIE CASTLE RESORT AND MARINA | 315-482-4511
31 Holland St, Alexandria Bay
PARKING
Free Parking in Alexandria Bay and at the Hart House.
GETFIT SERIES
Take the challenge- Run 4 or more Half Marathons!
When you sign up for the GetFit Half Marathon series, not only are you awesome for running at least 4 half marathons (beastmode btw!) but you also get the Commemorative Glass 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
INSIDE TRACKER SPECIAL OFFER!
SHOP HERE: https://www.insidetracker.com/
USE PROMO CODE: WILLOWRUNNING23 for 20% Off
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