
From the Organizer
Come run the Vestal XX, a USATF certified 20-kilometer (12.427 miles) road race over the hills of Vestal, NY.
2026 marks the 54th running, making it the oldest road race in the Southern Tier.
RACE DETAILS
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM (early start at 7:30 AM, see details below)
Location: Start & finish at Vestal Senior Center, 201 Main St., Vestal. On-site parking available.
Registration is $30 ($2 discount for TCRC members). A 2-person relay option is also available for $25 per person.
NEW FOR 2026
All participants who register by June 1 at 11:59 PM will receive a tri-blend race t-shirt with their registration.
RACE DAY
Packet pick up and race day registration begin at 7:00 AM.
Race day registration will be $35 for the 20K and $30 per person for the relay.
EARLY START
An early start at 7:30 AM is available for runners who do not expect to finish under 2 hours 15 minutes (10:52/mile pace). Early starters are not eligible for awards.
Join us for one of the Southern Tier’s longest-running and most challenging racing traditions!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
55°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Endicott, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
BGM
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field · 9 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Alan Jones Vestal XX
Jun 20, 2026