Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K)
- Date
- September 25, 2026
- Distance
- Friday Night 5K · Finger Lakes Half Marathon · Finger Lakes 18 Miler & more
From the Organizer
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.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More running races in NY
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16th Annual Remembrance 5KRun/Walk for HOPE
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K)?
- Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K) is a running event held in Montour Falls, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K)?
- Friday, September 25, 2026 in Montour Falls, NY at 109 South Genesee Street, Montour Falls, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K)?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K)
Sep 25, 2026