2026 Finger Lakes Festival of Races

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Finger Lakes Festival of Races is one of the premier Willow Running events in Montour Falls (Watkins Glen), NY. This event is part of the I Love NY Destination Series and offers various race distances on the beautiful Catherine Valley Trail. Choose the 18-mile course for a great training run for those gearing up for a fall marathon. Other options available are the Half Marathon distance, on the old, well-maintained Rail Trail, easy to navigate with a slight elevation gain heading out and a slight elevation decline heading back to the finish line. Post race, enjoy a fun-filled celebration with music, a free beer, and discounted food items. This event benefits the Friends of the Catherine Valley Trail.

Enjoy the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, take in the fall foliage, and enjoy the many wineries and craft beer locations that dominate the region.

Run Pick of the Month: Atlantic City Marathon 🔱

📍Atlantic City, New Jersey - October 17 & 18, 2026

Register early, rates increase August 1st! 💸

Set on the scenic streets of Absecon Island, this destination race delivers a fast, flat course with ocean views and a finish-line experience you’ll never forget!

😄 Find your start line:
✅ Marathon – take on the full 26.2-mile journey
✅ Half Marathon – the perfect balance of challenge and speed
✅ 10K – push the pace on a fast, coastal course
✅ 5K – run, walk, or celebrate the movement

This bucket-list race features a high-performance course and a vibrant atmosphere fueled by community support. Beyond race day, the weekend experience offers a connected platform for all levels of athletes to celebrate milestones and share their journey within an engaged digital and local running community.

This October, don’t just run a race. Be part of the story. 🔱

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