
Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K)
Montezuma Festival of Races winds through rural New York's Finger Lakes region.
Race Date
Jun 7, 2026
Location
Savannah, NY
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Location
- Savannah, New York
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,095
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Montezuma Festival of Races transforms the small town of Savannah, New York, into a hub for runners each June. This event, now in its 11th year, offers a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, drawing participants from across approximately five states.
The half marathon course guides runners along country roads, featuring mostly paved surfaces with a few miles on packed dirt trails near Howland Island, offering scenic views of rural Central New York. The 10K and 5K are entirely on paved roads, providing a straightforward running experience.
With typical June temperatures ranging from 57–75°F, the race emphasizes hydration, with ample stations and medical support. The event benefits Friends of Montezuma.Org, adding a charitable element to the day's festivities.
Race-provided description
MONTEZUMA FESTIVAL OF RACES | 13.1 | 10k | 5k | Sunday-June 7, 2026 (Run events) Saturday-June 6, 2026 (Island 25/15 Bike event) Please visit Island 25/15 race website if you are interested in registering or learning more. Nestled in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, the tiny town of Savannah — home to a population of just over 1,700 year-round residents — is set to play host to the Montezuma Festival of Races. This series of races will take 5K, 10K and half marathon runners along country roads in low population density areas full of scenic views of rural Central New York. It will be on mostly paved roads for the Half Marathon with a couple miles on packed dirt trails that will have you running on the outskirts of Howland Island. The 10K and 5K are run entirely on paved roads (See Course Maps) The race will benefit the important work and efforts of the Friends of Montezuma.Org RACE WEATHER Savannah, NY typically sees warm weather at the beginning of June. There will be plenty of hydration stations along the on course routes, as well as medical professionals on site. It is recommended that runners also be prepared with hydration belts and plenty of fluids. Thank you for your cooperation!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Custom tee, finisher medal
Start Location
Montezuma Audubon Center, Savannah, NY, 13146
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Paved, Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
2 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Standout6511 years running
~250 finishers a year
growing or steady
13% returning runners
5 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 5 states
winner 1:25:00
typical high 75°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,095 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,095
Median time
2:08:17
Latest turnout
132
States
29
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K)?
The Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K) is held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K) take place?
It takes place in Savannah, New York.
What distances does the Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K) offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K) course flat and good for a PR?
The Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K) is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K)?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,095 runners who have completed the Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K).
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