Name: Finger Lakes Festival of Races (18M,13.1M,10K& 5K)
Start: 2026-09-25
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Montour Falls, New York

About the Event

One of the premier Willow Running events is in Montour Falls (Watkins Glen), NY. There will be various race distance on the beautiful Catharine Valley Trail to choose from including the 18M, a great training run for those gearing up for a fall marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5 K distances. The trail is an old Rail Trail that is well maintained all year and 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, food and drinks.

This years event will once again benefit the Friends of the Catharine Valley Trail

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

Races Offered

Friday Night 5K

Sep 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$35.00

Finger Lakes 18 miler- Virtual

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 18 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$89.00

Finger Lakes 18 Miler

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 18 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$75.00

Finger Lakes Half Marathon

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$70.00

Finger Lakes 10K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:15

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$50.00

Finger Lakes 10K- Virtual

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$62.00

Finger Lakes 5K- Virtual

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$45.00

Finger Lakes Half Marathon- Virtual

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$86.00

Saturday Finger Lakes 5K

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$37.50

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Montour Falls.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 13.9° / 23.9°

wb_sunny 13.4° / 23.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.2 /

water_drop 78.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 13.9° / 23.9°

wb_sunny 13.4° / 23.4°

air 8.2 km/h

water_drop 78.1%

About Montour Falls

Montour Falls is a village located in Schuyler County, New York, United States. The population was 2,714 at the time of the 2020 census. A waterfall at the end of West Main Street gives the village its name. The name "Montour" is derived from Queen Catharine Montour, a prominent Native American woman of Seneca Indian heritage who lived at the village site in the 18th century.