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Montezuma Festival of Races (Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K)

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

Standout65

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

Destination Worthy

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat SwagWell Supported

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

Directions

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

6.2 Miles3.1 Miles13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Standout65
Methodology
Heritage20/20

11 years running

Size12/15

~250 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty13/20

13% returning runners

Course & details8/15

5 timing sources · 3 photos

National draw4/10

runners from 5 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:25:00

Weather2/10

typical high 75°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:155:45

Turnout by year

20182025

'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
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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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