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Friday Night 5K

Price: $38.10
incl. $3.10 Fee
Date Range: 09/25
Time: 6:00PM EDT 9:00PM EDT
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Finger Lakes Half Marathon

Price: $75.20
incl. $5.20 Fee
Date Range: 09/26
Time: 8:00AM EDT 2:00PM EDT
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Finger Lakes 18 Miler

Price: $80.50
incl. $5.50 Fee
Date Range: 09/26
Time: 7:45AM EDT 2:00PM EDT
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Finger Lakes 10K

Price: $54
incl. $4 Fee
Date Range: 09/26
Time: 8:15AM EDT 2:00PM EDT
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Saturday Finger Lakes 5K

Price: $40.75
incl. $3.25 Fee
Date Range: 09/26
Time: 8:30AM EDT 2:00PM EDT
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Finger Lakes Half Marathon- Virtual

Price: $92.16
incl. $6.16 Fee
Registration ends September 22, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
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Finger Lakes 10K- Virtual

Price: $66.72
incl. $4.72 Fee
Registration ends September 22, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
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Finger Lakes 5K- Virtual

Price: $48.70
incl. $3.70 Fee
Registration ends September 22, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Description

One of the premier Willow Running events is in Montour Falls (Watkins Glen), NY.  There will be various race distance on the beautiful Catharine Valley Trail to choose from including the 18M, a great training run for those gearing up for a fall marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5 K distances. 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 music, food and drinks.

This years event will once again benefit the Friends of the Catharine 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:

  • Great shirt, lightweight thermal long sleeve- (18 Miler, Half & 10K)
  • Custom Short Sleeve tee Shirt- 5K
  • Finisher medal
  • Post race refreshments
  • A free beer at Diversion Brewery nearby (for entrants 21+) 
  • Custom finisher certififcate

COURSE DETAILS

All race events will take place on the well-groomed and picturesque Catherine Valley Trail System. See course maps

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 Night 5K: Course map on Map My Run

 

PACKET PICKUP

Friday, Sept 25th:

4:30PM - 7:00PM at Location TBD - Montour Falls NY

Race Day (Sept 26th)  PPU/In-Person Registration:  

7:00AM - 8:00AM at 238 West Main Street, Montour Falls, NY (Small Park on Main St.)

 

 

Post Race Health and Wellness Fair

Awards planned for 2025:

Awards for 2025:

Friday - 5K - First Overall M/F, Second Overall M/F, Master Overall M/F

18 Mile - First Overall M/F, Second Overall M/F, Master Overall M/F
Half marathon- First Overall M/F, Master Overall M/F, Super Master M/F, Age groups (1st place in 10 yr groups)
10K - First Overall M/F, Master Overall M/F, Age group (10 yr)
Saturday - 5K - First Overall M/F, Second Overall M/F, Master Overall M/F

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