Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K)
Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K) is a running race on September 25–26, 2026 in Montour Falls, NY, with entry fees from $38 to $80.
- Date
- September 25–26, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Price
- $38–$80
- Sport
- Running
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
67°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mecklenburg 4sw, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Montour Falls, NY
Population
1,666
as of 2023
City Elevation
479 ft
Nearest Airport
ELM
Elmira Corning Regional Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
64
Days to train
- Race
- Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K)
- Date
- September 25–26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Montour Falls than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K)
Sep 25, 2026