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.
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.
HERE'S WHAT YOU GET:
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
5K: Course map on Map My Run
Friday, Sept 22nd:
4:30PM - 6:00PM at Diversion Brewing Company, 226 W. Main Street; Montour Falls NY
Race Day 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)
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:
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