5K versenyek Watkins Glen közelében

A Wineglass hétvégéről a futók kézzel készített üvegérmekkel mennek haza, ami elég találó díj egy olyan versenysorozatnál, amit Historic Corning, New York ad otthont. A fő hétvégén ott van a Guthrie Wineglass Marathon, a Wegmans Wineglass Half Marathon és a Williams Toyota Wineglass 5K: a 5K szombaton megy, a hosszabb távok vasárnap. A versenyek a Finger Lakes régióban futnak, USATF által hitelesített és engedélyezett pályákon. A marathon 18 éves kortól indulható, a half marathon 16 éves kortól, a 5K-ra pedig már ötéves gyerekek is nevezhetnek. A hétvége a versenyek előtti Health & Fitness Expo-val indul. Aki több célvonalat is be akar gyűjteni, challenge érmekre mehet rá: a Riesling Challenge a marathon és a 5K kombója, a Pinot Challenge pedig a half marathon és a 5K párosítása. A marathonon 6.5 hours a szintidő, a half marathonon 7 hours, szóval ez nem csak a gyors lábakra van kitalálva, hanem sokféle tempónak belefér. A résztvevők visszajelzései szerint a szervezés jól működik, sok a víz- és frissítőpont, vannak bringás medikusok, és végig stabil a támogatás az önkéntesektől, nézőktől, rendőrségtől és a biztonsági stábtól.

The Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, and rollers to Eldridge Park in Elmira, New York, offering a 5K run/walk and a one-mile walk/run. The 5K begins first, followed shortly by the one-mile event, accommodating both timed efforts and shorter community walks. Both distances share the same entry fee, with race-day bib pickup and registration available before the start. The event supports Able2, an organization assisting individuals with disabilities in developing talents and pursuing personal goals. This race, part of the Guts & Grit series, marks its sixth running, coinciding with Able2's over seventy years of service. Held at Eldridge Park on Eldridge Park Road, the event encourages broad participation, inviting competitive runners, casual walkers, families with strollers, and participants using rollers.

The Chemung County Senior Games Intergenerational 5K Run/Walk takes place on a fall morning at the Town of Horseheads Sports Complex on Wygant Road in Horseheads, New York. The race begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT, covers the standard 5K distance, and is open to runners and walkers age 18 and older. The Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care organizes this event as part of the Senior Games. It features an intergenerational format designed to have adults of different ages start together. Costumes are encouraged, with awards and gift certificates presented to the best male and female costumes.

The Run and Hops 5K is a 5k run/walk held in Dundee, New York. It begins at the American Legion and is connected to a local Oktoberfest. The race starts at 10 am, with registration open from 9 am on race day. The event continues into the afternoon. It is designed for runners, joggers, and walkers, not exclusively competitive racers. Adult participants can enjoy beer tastings, while those under age can sample root beer, birch beer, and ginger ale. Following the 5k, the day transitions into a community festival featuring food trucks, local breweries, craft vendors, and family activities. A hatchet-throwing competition with a double-elimination bracket and prizes is also part of the event. The race supports PAWS FOR VETS, which is associated with the Wounded Warrior Project, and the Dundee Area United Fund, benefiting local nonprofit organizations. A past event raised $1,000 for veteran suicide prevention and $1,000 for the Dundee Area United Fund.

Run Like A Rhino is a family-friendly 5K and 10K held in Horseheads, New York, starting at 170 Huck Finn Road. The races begin in the morning. Both in-person distances will be officially timed by Falcon Race Timing, and a virtual option is available for those wishing to support the event from afar. The race raises money for Border Buddies Ministries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating in Honduras. Event funds will support rebuilding classrooms in Tegucigalpa, and the ministry also provides medical and dental care to communities in the region.

A Revenge of the Red Baron Half Marathon and 5K egy őszi aszfaltos verseny a SUNY Corning Community College területén, Corning, New York városában. Mindkét táv a campuson rajtol és ott is ér célba. A half marathon korábban indul, mint az 5K, a hosszabb távon pedig négyórás szintidő van. Helyi, chipes időmérésű esemény, még aznap eredményekkel, korosztályos díjazással, minden célba érkezőnek befutóéremmel, plusz kedvezményes nevezéssel diákoknak és fiataloknak, hogy könnyebb legyen beállni a rövidebb távra. A half marathon pályája combosabb: egy kör, ami a college-tól levisz a mountain oldalán South Corning felé, aztán visszamászatja a futókat a campusra. Az 5K egy oda-vissza útvonal Corning Community College-tól, vagyis megkapod a verseny hangulatát rövidebben, a nagy emelkedő nélkül. A Red Baron téma ad neki egy saját karaktert. A half marathon befutói egy egyedi Revenge of the Red Baron futódzsekit kapnak, az 5K-soknak pedig van lehetőségük venni egyet. A versenyek után a rajtcsomag-átvétel, a díjátadó, a kaja, a vegetáriánus opciók és a közös levezetés mind a Commons at SUNY Corning Community College helyszínen vannak.

The Dryden Ugly Sweater 5K is a 5K run/walk in Dryden starting at the historic Dryden Hotel, a local landmark from the mid-1800s. Participants are encouraged to wear ugly sweaters or other costume gear. All receive a Team Santa or Team Grinch long-sleeve shirt, a jingle bell bracelet, and a finisher medal. The route largely follows the new Dryden Rail Trail. The event supports the trail’s revenue fund, with donations and part of the proceeds allocated to trail maintenance and improvements. Following the race, participants return to the Dryden Hotel for complimentary post-race food, a warm beverage, and beer specials.

The Ithaca YMCA Jingle Jog and Family Fun Mile begins and ends at Stewart Park Pavilion in Ithaca, New York. It features a chip-timed 5K Run/Walk, followed by a noncompetitive Family Fun Mile geared toward children and families. Virtual entries are available for both distances, and the in-person race proceeds regardless of weather. The event marks the beginning of the holiday season. Participants can wear costumes for prize eligibility, meet characters like Santa, and enjoy cookies and cocoa at the finish. Early registrants receive a commemorative race T-shirt. All proceeds benefit the YMCA Membership Assistance Program, providing access to YMCA programs for local individuals and families.

Run the Finger Lakes Region on a mainly flat course with a long slow rise. This race welcomes all fitness levels. Proceeds from the Gateway to the Finger Lakes support Bath youth projects, senior citizen events, and community needs, upholding over 65 years of service.