Finger Lakes Half Marathon & 5K

Race day begins at Fleur De Lis Brew Works, a certified independent craft brewery nestled in the heart of Upstate New York’s Finger Lakes region. Runners start on gravel/grass and will roll through scenic countryside roads for their choice of either a half-marathon (13.1 miles) or a 5K (3.1 miles), finishing back at Fleur De Lis for the Awards Ceremony and post-race party. {COVID-19 Update- In order to discourage groups of runners post race- there will be no awards ceremony or post race "party". Age group winners will be notified via email & social media.}

Half Marathon:

• 8:30 am start time
• Custom long sleeve shirt (men’s or women’s fit), custom stemless wine glass (great for your free beer!) & finisher medal
• Free grab-n-go food and one free beverage for runners 21+ from Fleur De Lis Brew Works
• Free parking
• Course Maps:

5K:

• Approx. 8:40am start time
• Custom long sleeve shirt (men’s or women’s fit) & finisher medal
• Free grab-n-go food and one free beverage for runners 21+ from Fleur De Lis Brew Works
• Free parking
• Course Maps: 

* Must be 21 years or over to receive free beer. Quantity limited per runner.

Grab your family and friends to join the post-race party and celebrate your accomplishments at the Awards Ceremony!

• Custom finisher medals awarded to all Half Marathon & 5K finishers
• Overall Awards M/F
• Age Group Awards M/F

Course Records:

Half Marathon

Matthew Fogerty   1:25:53.1
Gabrielle Woo       1:38:22.3

5K

Daniel Wheatley   20:11.9
Courtney Martin   18:52.6

Stop by one of our convenient packet pickup locations.

Thursday, October 8

CoreLife Eatery 7265 Buckley Rd Syracuse, NY 13212

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MedVed Running 3400 Monroe Ave Rochester, NY 14618

 Friday, October 9th

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fleur De Lis Brew Works 3630 NY-414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148

Race Morning - Saturday, October 10th

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Fleur De Lis Brew Works 3630 NY-414 Seneca Falls, NY 13148

The Finger Lakes Half Marathon & 5K is part of the Willow Running Get Fit 52.4 Half Marathon Series , which offers discounted registration, custom swag, and VIP status to runners who participate in 4 (or more!) Willow Running Half Marathon events during the year. To register, visit the Willow Health & Wellness Website.

Before you come to the event... 

• Know the start day/time that you signed up for
• Leave ample time to pick up bib & swag before your start (and put it in your car)
• Bring your own hydration liquids and sanitizing wipes/hand sanitizer
• Try to use a bathroom facility before you arrive
• Please bring a face covering to wear

What to do when you get to the site…

• Arrive at least 30-45 minutes before the start time you signed up for
• Park in the designated area. There will be attendants directing you. There will be porta johns near the parking area that you can use if you need to.
• Wait at your car until 25 minutes prior to your start time. Please stretch and hydrate at your car
• 25 minutes before your start make your way to the PPU area adjacent to the parking area

At the Packet Pick Up area…

• Please wear a face covering
• Get to PPU area not sooner than 25 min. prior to your start time.
• You will get a Willow Running buff (face covering), your BIB (do not forget to grab some pins) and your swag.
• After you have your swag, drop it off at your car and pin on your bib (on the front)

At the start line…

• Make your way to the start line just before the start time. Please wear a face covering and social distance until the race begins.
• Once you start running and are apart from other runners you can remove your face covering

During the race…

• There will be a minimum of 6 hydration stations with drinks poured. (see course map for locations). We ask that you help yourself to a cup (we cannot hand them to you). Garbage cans will be placed shortly after the stops. There will also be some sprinklers on the course.
• It is going to be hot- we suggest wearing a hydration belt or carrying water with you.
• There are two porta johns on the course (see course map for locations).
• If you are walking, please maintain a 6’ social distance with any other walkers or wear a face covering.

At the finish line...

• Yay! you finished
• Get your finisher medal!
• Please maintain a social distance
• Unfortunately, we must ask that you do not hang out post-race. The next wave of runners will be arriving behind you. Teamwork makes the dream work!