
Race Date
Sep 25, 2026
Location
Montour Falls, NY
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.
Race Day
Friday, September 25, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Custom apparel, finisher medal
Start Location
109 South Genesee Street, Montour Falls, NY, 14865
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
840'
Elevation Loss
842'
Max Elevation
915'
Net Drop/km
-0.05 m
Separation
2.7%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NY25003DNB · Expires 2035 · Heckscher Festival of Races 1/2 Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Median Finish
2:00:25
9:12/mi
Winning Time
1:29:13
6:49/mi
Finishers (2025)
150
States Represented
16 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:51:39
MEDIAN
2:00:25
SLOWER 25%
2:16:55
Start (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
82%
Humidity
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