The Odyssey
The Odyssey is a running race on June 13, 2027 in Ithaca, NY, with an entry fee of $120.
- Date
- June 13, 2027 (261 days to go)
- Location
- 701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY
- Price
- $120
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Formally known as the Gorges Ithaca Half, we’ve transitioned in name to better reflect the evolution of the course and community, and there may be no better namesake reference than The Odyssey. An adventure which starts in the Village of Trumansburg (within the Town of Ulysses), and ends with a homecoming in Ithaca. More appropriate still for those Cornell Alumnus returning for reunion weekend.
After a few rolling road miles, the course runs point to point on the Black Diamond Rail Trail, and ends in Cass Park along the inlet of Cayuga Lake in Ithaca. It’s a beautiful course and opportunity for a wonderful weekend in the Finger Lakes. The Black Diamond Express is a great excuse for a destination Ithaca weekend.
Note: Course configuration may change.
2027 Course Format / Highlights:
- Interactive Course Map can be viewed here
- https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2935977?units=miles
- Start on South St in Trumansburg, NY
- Finish along the base of Cayuga Lake in Cass Park in Ithaca
- Use of the Black Diamond Rail Trail
What you'll get:
- Each runner will receive 5 aid stations on course
- Delicious post-race food in to-go format from Fittnell Farms Catering
- Event tech-tee (only guaranteed to those registering before May 1st)
- Event finisher's medal and bottle
- All else that goes into the event including your help in allowing us to donate back to multiple entities each year including high school teams, parks, and fire marshals
Staging Area / Finish Lines:
Starting Line: 2026's running will again start on South St near Main in Trumansburg.
Finish Line: The event will end at Cass Park (701Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY)
Packet Pickup:
Thursday, June 10th, 12 - 7 @ Finger Lakes Running Co SYR (720 Van Rensselaer Suite 103C, Syracuse)
Friday, June 11th, 4 - 8 @ Garrett's Brewing in Trumansburg (1 W Main St, Trumansburg)
Saturday, June 12th,12 - 6 @ Finger Lakes Running Co ITH (700 Cascadilla St, Ithaca - Next to Purity)
Sunday / Raceday from 5:30 - 7:15 @ Trumansburg Central School's Complex (100 Whig St, Trumansburg)
Raceday
Sunday, June 13, 2026
06:00 – 07:00 – Raceday Check-In at Trumansburg High School
05:45 - 06:30 - Race morning finish area parking in targeted zones of Cass Park, Ithaca (adjacent to finish) w/ shuttle buses leaving for start when full.
07:30 - Mass Start on South St (@ Truman St Intersection)
08:40 - First finisher anticipated to reach finish line in Cass Park
09:30 - Shuttle Buses begin transporting finishers back to Trumansburg High School / Start (loading between soccer fields 100m W of finish)
11:30 - Last finisher anticipated to reach finish line and course closed
12:00 – Catering closed and Park Cleared of Event Staging & Last Shuttle Bus leaves Cass Park for the Start Area
Parking
- Please see the pre-race email (going out by Wednesday June 9th) and the event website.
Events
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
75°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ithaca Cornell Univ, 2 mi from the venue.
About Ithaca, NY
Population
31,792
as of 2023
City Elevation
692 ft
Nearest Airport
ITH
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
What Are You
Waiting For?
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261
Days to train
- Race
- The Odyssey
- Date
- June 13, 2027
- Location
- 701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY
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The Odyssey
Jun 13, 2027