Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K)
- Date
- June 7, 2026
- Distance
- Montezuma Half Marathon · Montezuma 10K · Montezuma 5K & more
From the Organizer
MONTEZUMA FESTIVAL OF RACES | 13.1 | 10k | 5k |
Sunday-June 7, 2026 (Run events)
Saturday-June 6, 2026 (Island 25/15 Bike event) Please visit Island 25/15 race website if you are interested in registering or learning more.
Nestled in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, the tiny town of Savannah — home to a population of just over 1,700 year-round residents — is set to play host to the Montezuma Festival of Races. This series of races will take 5K, 10K and half marathon runners along country roads in low population density areas full of scenic views of rural Central New York. It will be on mostly paved roads for the Half Marathon with a couple miles on packed dirt trails that will have you running on the outskirts of Howland Island. The 10K and 5K are run entirely on paved roads (See Course Maps)
The race will benefit the important work and efforts of the Friends of Montezuma.Org
RACE WEATHER
Savannah, NY typically sees warm weather at the beginning of June. There will be plenty of hydration stations along the on course routes, as well as medical professionals on site. It is recommended that runners also be prepared with hydration belts and plenty of fluids. Thank you for your cooperation!
Distances & Pricing
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K)?
- Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K) is a running event held in Savannah, NY. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K)?
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 in Savannah, NY at Montezuma Audubon Center, Savannah, NY. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K)?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K)
Jun 7, 2026