Description You're Invited to a Special Event! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community at Newtown Battlefield State Park, hosted by the Southern Tier Running Club (STRC). The 3-Hour Trail Challenge Start Time: 9:00 AM Location: Newtown Battlefield State Park Course: 1-mile trail loop with ~300 feet of elevation gain per loop Challenge yourself on a beautiful 1-mile trail loop in a 3-hour timed event. Run as many loops as you can within the time limit—but remember, only loops completed before the 3-hour mark count! You can stop whenever you like; there's no pressure to run the full duration. Run, hike, walk, stroll for as many miles/minutes as you want. A fully stocked aid station will be available at the start/finish area to keep you fueled and hydrated. Entry Fee: $65.00 Discount for STRC members (you’ll receive a discount code via email) (STRC membership is $10: join the club and save $5) 👉 Not a member yet? Join STRC here to receive your discount code and register: https://runsignup.com/Club/NY/Corning/SouthernTierRunningClub Your entry includes: Access to the aid station Post-run food A great time on the trails with fellow runners Swag: - Custom BOCO Gear hats for all participants. - Finisher Medal - Custom awards for Male and Female winners - Support the local trail running community with a donation to local trails organization from our proceeds After the run, stick around for a fun time socializing with the trail community! We’ll be grilling burgers and hot dogs, serving up tasty sides, and offering vegetarian/vegan options too. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly gathering with: A covered pavilion (just in case the weather doesn’t cooperate) Picnic tables (bring lawn chairs if you’d like) A large field for games and fun Volleyball net and horseshoe pits Yard games (bring your favorites!) Bring your family, bring your friends—this is a celebration of community and the joy of being outdoors together.
Jul 11, 2026
Distance — 3 Hours
Type — Running
09:00
$65.00
Jul 11, 2026
Distance — 3 Hours
Type — Running
09:00
$60.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Elmira.
Learn more about the host city, Elmira.
Elmira is the name of both a small city and a township in Chemung County in New York state. Visitors come to see the study where Mark Twain wrote parts of his novels.
Read more launchAll-time top performances and historical records for STRC Trailfest at Newtown Battlefield SP.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Leo Morse | '25 | 12.32 | |
| 🥈 | Josh Sullivan | '25 | 10.08 | |
| 🥉 | Adam Stewart | '25 | 10.08 | |
| 4 | Eric Williams | '25 | 8.96 | |
| 5 | Jason Henry | '25 | 7.84 | |
| 6 | John Dininny | '25 | 7.84 | |
| 7 | Arthur Coyle | '25 | 5.60 | |
| 8 | Bob Thomas | '25 | 4.48 | |
| 9 | Bobby Vanderpoel | '25 | 4.48 | |
| 10 | Declan Shepherd | '25 | 2.24 |
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