United States·2026

Ithaca, NY

Ithaca is a compact hillside town on Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes, elevation roughly 380 metres, with steep climbs in almost every direction. Runners navigate the hilly terrain around Cornell University and the lake shore; the Peter De Mott Peace Trot 5K and Run For Gold 5K are local staples. Cyclists have world-class terrain: the Dirty Hector 2026 and Hollenbeck's Spring Classic Road Race exploit the region's dramatic gorges, rolling ridges, and climbing—expect 800+ metres of elevation gain on signature rides through the Finger Lakes valleys.