Events
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://fingerlakesrunners.org/race/skunk-cabbage-classic-2025/.
Description
Get ready for one of Ithaca’s most iconic spring traditions—the 42nd Annual Skunk Cabbage Classic! Choose between the 10K and half-marathon courses that wind through the Cornell campus, along a scenic paved rail trail, and into the rolling countryside of Ellis Hollow. This is your chance to join hundreds of runners in celebrating the start of spring as the skunk cabbages emerge.
This year’s race celebrates its 42nd running with a nod to Douglas Adams’s beloved science fiction novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, where 42 is “the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.” Featuring our adventurous mascot hitching a ride across the galaxy, this year’s stunning race shirts and finisher medals are must-haves.
Whether you’re chasing a PR or just want to enjoy a massive group run with friends, the Skunk Cabbage Classic promises a welcoming atmosphere and pre- and -post-race activities in the warmth of Cornell’s Barton Hall. Don’t panic—sign up today and be part of the fun!
Skunkhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy T-Shirts
Place
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY US 14853
Race Contact Info
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Course Maps
It's your responsibility to know the route, but no one should get lost on these out-and-back courses.
10K: Two water stops, one porta-john stop
Half-Marathon: Five water stops, two porta-john stops
