
From the Organizer
Join us for one of Willow Running USA's premier running events. This event has sold out the past couple years so if you are interested in running either the Half Marathon or 10K please don't hesitate to register.
Picturesque waterfalls, historic abandoned mills, and well-groomed trails following the Minnesetah River in Penn Yan, NY make the Keuka Outlet Trail Half Marathon & 10K a must-do for 2026!
The Keuka Outlet Trail is absolutely an absolutely beautiful run/walk trail with fantastic scenery along the way on well maintained trails that run 7 miles between Penn Yan and Dresden NY.
Link to 'Relive' view of the course, with some photos: https://www.relive.cc/view/vevYDpJJdJq
A Post-race party at the Moose Lodge with music and food for all participants.
Registration is limited to 400 total participants.
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Penn Yan Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,800
as of 2023
Elevation
749 ft
Nearest Airport
ITH
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 44 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Keuka Outlet Trail Half Marathon & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Keuka Outlet Trail Half Marathon & 10K
Jul 18, 2026