34th Annual RidgeWalk & Run

About the Event

34th Annual RidgeWalk & Run
October 18, 2026
Wellsville, NY

It's RidgeWalk time! We are very excited to welcome you back for our annual Fall RidgeWalk and Run event for our 34th year!

The 34th Annual RidgeWalk & Run Event, located in beautiful southwestern New York State takes place each fall as the hillsides are turning into a kaleidoscope of rich reds, oranges and yellows. Our event encompasses many events so if you are looking for a casual stroll through the woods or prefer a competitive long run we are just what you are looking for.

This year's RidgeWalk & Run event is an in-person event however we will continue to offer an at home (virtual) option for those who are not able to participate in-person.

Here is how it will work:

IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION

Select the event you would like to participate in and complete your registration electronically through this site. Follow the prompts to complete your registration. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is complete.

AT HOME PARTICIPATION

Select the Home Edition registration option and follow the prompts to complete your registration.
Complete your selected distance anytime between October 10th – October 18th
- We highly encourage that in the spirit of the RidgeWalk you do this on trails, however we recognize that may not be possible for everyone
- Take pictures and share them and your story with the rest of the community!
  - Be sure to show off your past RidgeWalk swag!
  - Post them to our Instagram at #ridgewalkrun
  - Find us on Facebook at “Ridgewalk & Run” and share them with the community
  - Send them to us along with your story via Facebook message or email (RidgeWalk@urmc.rochester.edu) and we will post them to both locations
Send us confirmation that you completed your distance
- Email instructions will follow for this as we are hoping to use RunSignUp to complete this.
- We will send you the 34th Annual RidgeWalk t-shirt!
  - T-shirt mailing will be within 6 weeks of the event

Remember, all proceeds from the RidgeWalk & Run still go to supporting our local community wellness initiatives in Allegany County.

USATF Niagara Association Championships: The Ridge Walk and Run 25km will serve as the 2025 USATF Niagara Open and Masters Trail Championships. The race will also be part of the 2025 USATF Niagara Runner Of The Year Series and Team Grand Prix Series

See you on the trails!

Jim Helms
Event Chair

Races Offered

25K Trail Run or Walk

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$40.00

RidgeWalk & Run Home Edition (all distances)

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — RidgeWalk & Run Home Edition (all distances)

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$30.00

9 Mile Walk

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 9 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:45

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$30.00

6 Mile Walk

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 6 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$30.00

2 Mile Trail Walk

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:45

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$30.00

2 Mile Road Walk

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:15

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$30.00

5K Trail Run

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:30

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$30.00

10K Trail Run

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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11:00

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Wellsville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.8° / 15.7°

wb_sunny 3.5° / 12.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.1 /

water_drop 75.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.8° / 15.7°

wb_sunny 3.5° / 12.6°

air 12.1 km/h

water_drop 75.1%

About Wellsville

Learn more about the host city, Wellsville.

Wellsville is a town and largest community in Allegany County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 7,099.

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