Marathon, Half Marathon,10K, 5K, and 1 mile races in Cassadaga, New York on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Registration is now open!
Enjoy this challenging course as it rolls along the three lakes of Cassadaga. Flat beginning and ending with a challenging group of “bumps” in the middle.
Super soft race t-shirts, freshly catered meal, fully stocked aid stations, Southern Tier Brewing Company Beer Zone, music and fire pit if it’s a chilly day. Massage therapist on site.
Did we mention that this course is hilly?? Train for the hills and challenge yourself with those ups and downs, especially for the Half and full Marathon. The course is on paved roads the entire way. No cut off times! Walkers welcome.
LOCATION:
Race start and finish at the Cassadaga Beach on Park Avenue, Cassadaga, NY
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday – 4p – 8pm – Packet Pick Up at race site (not mandatory)
Saturday – 6:30am-7:40am Check-in and registration open for all distances at the race site.
Race day registration will be available until 7:40am only for $10 more than last published price per distance. Cash or PayPal
7:45am – Athlete meeting for all distances at the Start/Finish Line
8:00am -Race start
CHANGING YOUR DISTANCE:
You are permitted to change the race distance that you have signed up for PRIOR to race day ONLY! No refunds if going down in distance, rate difference for going up in distance.
MARATHON SPECIAL NEEDS BAG:
If you are racing the Marathon – you are welcome to bring a bag that will be available to you at the turnaround which will be at the Start/Finish Line. There will be a drop off location near the check in table on race day.
ON COURSE SUPPORT:
Fully stocked aid stations roughly every mile with Hammer Nutrition products, water, candy, fruit, pickles and more.
Portable restrooms will be available at the Start/Finish Line as well on the course at 3 different locations.
COURSE:
Start and Finish at the Cassadaga Beach. This is an out-and-back course with all courses traveling the same route. Turnarounds will be marked for each distance.
It is your responsibility to know your distance and be aware of your turnaround spot.
All turnaround spots will have volunteers marking down bib #’s. Results will be verified before posted that all runners reached their designated turnarounds.
Strava link to course map; marathon completes two loops of this course
https://www.strava.com/routes/2809095280004059554
DRY BAG DROP OFF & MEN/WOMEN CHANGING TENTS:
Large blue tents available at race site. Dry bags can be dropped off and labeled at check in.
DIVISIONS & AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female for each distance
Top 3 M/F Age group winners, 5 year age groups, for each distance.
POST RACE:
Race T-shirts and Finisher Medals!
Beer Zone supplied by Southern Tier Brewing Company (must be 21 years of age)
Fire Pit if it is a chilly day.
Post race food and fun.
RULES:
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