Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K)
USATF CertifiedFriday, September 25, 2026
Montour Falls, New York
The Experience
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.
Course Information
USATF Certified Course
NY25003DNB · Expires 2035
Certified Course Name
Heckscher Festival of Races 1/2 Marathon
Net Drop
-0.05
m/km
Separation
2.7%
start to finish
This course is relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
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Race Details
Race Day
Friday, September 25, 2026 · 9/26/2026 08:00
Start Location
109 South Genesee Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Custom apparel, finisher medal
Registration
Register online — $70
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:00:25
9:12/mi pace
1:29:13
6:49/mi pace
150
58% female · 42% male
16 states
Avg age: 36
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:51:39
Top 25%
2:16:55
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
70°F
☽
Avg Low
56°F
☂
Precip
0.19 in
🍃
Wind
10.2 mph
More races in New York
The Experience
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.
Course Information
USATF Certified Course
NY25003DNB · Expires 2035
Certified Course Name
Heckscher Festival of Races 1/2 Marathon
Net Drop
-0.05
m/km
Separation
2.7%
start to finish
This course is relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
View USATF Course Map (PDF)Interactive Course Map
View on MapMyRun
Race Details
Race Day
Friday, September 25, 2026 · 9/26/2026 08:00
Start Location
109 South Genesee Street, Montour Falls, NY 14865
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
Custom apparel, finisher medal
Registration
Register online — $70
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:00:25
9:12/mi pace
1:29:13
6:49/mi pace
150
58% female · 42% male
16 states
Avg age: 36
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:51:39
Top 25%
2:16:55
Top 75%