Sat May 13, 2023 Watertown, NY 13601 US Directions

Place

28035 NY-3
Watertown, NY US 13601

Description

The 3rd annual Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) promises to be a fun packed Saturday in mid May with the running events held along the beautiful Black River Trail on the outskirts of Watertown, NY. Stick around for a post race celebration at nearby Garland City Brewery.  Garland City Brewery (321 Howk St, Watertown, NY 13601) will be offering complimentary soups, beer specials and live music starting at 11:30am. 

This event is part of the Dick's Sporting Goods Family Fit Running Series so you can anticipate terrific awards for overall as well as age group winners. As a Willow Running event, we guarantee to combine FUN and RUN to make your overall experience a rewarding one! 

Once again, this years Black River Trail  event will benefit the Volunteer Transportation Center, a not for profit who's mission is to provide transportation to health, wellness and critical needs destinations utilizing volunteers and mobility management for anyone who has barriers to transportation.

CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE

The Black River Trail is smooth, flat, and well maintained making it ideal for a fast pace running event. It has numerous scenic views and overlooks the Black River as you move along the paved trail. All 3 race events will start on the Eastern Entrance of the Trail at the intersection of Rutland St./Route 3 in the Village of Black River. Listed below  are  the  course  maps  for  the  5K  and  10K.  For  those  running  the  15K  you  will  run  both  the  5K and  10K  courses.

 

10K COURSE MAP

5K COURSE MAP



PACKET PICKUPS

Date/Time: May 12th; 4:00PM - 6:00PM

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS
SALMON RUN MALL
21143 Salmon Run Loop West
Watertown, NY 13601

Date/Times: May 13th (one hour prior to start of event)

At the Race Site- entrance to Black River Trail (.3 mi east of the Black River Drive-in)

Rutland Street (Rt. 3)
Watertown, NY 13601

 

GIVEAWAY

The Black River Trail (15K, 10K, 5K) is a fun, swag-filled day of running, giveaways, awards, and free post-race food & drink. Get in on the experience!

Included with every registration:

  • Custom Race T-Shirt
  • Official Black River Trail Race bib
  • Custom 2023 Finisher Medal
  • Free Parking
  • Post-race party at nearby restaurant/bar- Maggie's on the River

 

PARKING

Free Parking

Black River Drive-In, 28035 NY-3 within walking distance of the Start area. 

POST RACE PARTY AND AWARDS CEREMONY

Join us for a fun filled post race celebration and awards ceremony at Garland City Beer Works,  321 Howk St, Watertown, NY 13601. There will be beer/food specials for all of our participants. Details to follow....

NORTH COUNTRY CHALLENGE

Choose either option to earn the NCC Finisher Medal:

1. Register for all 3 events online– email us once completed at willowrunningNY@gmail.com

2. Mail-in paper application (save $ on processing fees)- DOWNLOAD HERE

 

 

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FAMILY FIT SERIES

The annual Pi Day Run is the 1st event in the 2023 Dick's Sporting Good's Family Fit Series. DSG supports the event with gift cards for Overall, Masters Overall, Senior-Masters Overall and Age Group Winners.

For more information visit the Willow Running Website: www.willowrunning.com

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