Welcome! Our Newcomer’s Guide to Running in Ithaca will give you the lowdown on clubs, courses, races, and recommendations for all things running. Join our PGXC cross-country teams to recapture the magic of high school cross-country or learn what team running is like. Come to FLRC’s cross-country workouts to train and socialize on Tuesday nights! Show your club pride with custom shirts, caps, or swag from our store. Lastly, check out our community-driven photo library. We have a lot of fun here in the Finger Lakes!

Upcoming Races

Hartshorne Masters Mile 2025
9:00am Sat Jan 18
Barton Hall, Cornell University | Track

Numerous American age group records have been set in this venerable race, where everyone who enters is treated like an elite.

Super Frosty Loomis 2025
10:00am Sat Feb 08
Hammond Hill Road parking lot, Dryden NY | Trail

Strap on your snowshoes and conquer the cold on Hammond Hill in the Ithaca area’s only snowshoe race.

Skunk Cabbage Classic 2025
9:00am Sun Apr 06
Barton Hall, Cornell University | Road

FLRC’s spring road race sends up to 1,000 runners coursing through Ellis Hollow just as the skunk cabbages emerge.

Thom B Trail Runs 2025
7:00am Sat May 17
Hammond Hill State Forest, Dryden, NY | Trail

Enjoy the spring leaves while running one, two, or three loops at the Hammond Hill State Forest.

Twilight 5K 2025
7:00pm Tue Jun 10
Allan H. Treman State Marine Park | Road

Run along the scenic shores of Allan H. Treman State Park and Cass Park as the sun sets over Cayuga Lake.

Tortoise & Hare Trail Race 2025
9:00am Sun Jun 29
Buttermilk Falls State Park | Trail

Stay close to Ithaca in this Buttermilk Falls State Park trail race with its slow climb and jackrabbit-fast descent to the finish.

Finger Lakes 50s 2025
6:30am Sat Jul 05
Hector, NY | Trail

Go long (25K), longer (50K), or longest (50M) in this internationally recognized ultramarathon at the Finger Lakes National Forest in Hector, NY.

Fillmore 5K 2025
9:00am Sat Jul 12
Moravia, NY | Road

Savor the summer in Moravia while enjoying the flat course and relaxed atmosphere of this small-town race.

Trackapalooza 2025
9:00am Sat Jul 19
Groton High School | Track

Join youth, adult, and elite runners at FLRC's summer track and field extravaganza!

Forest Frolic 2025
9:00am Sun Jul 27
Virgil, NY | Trail

Spend a fun summer morning running with friends through the Kennedy State Forest trails above Greek Peak Mountain Resort.

Ithaca 5&10 2025
9:15am Sun Sep 07
Ithaca High School, 1401 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca NY | Road

Don't miss out on the latest incarnation of Ithaca’s oldest foot race!

Parallel of Latitude 2025
8:00am Sat Sep 27
Dryden Lake Park, Dryden NY | Trail

How many miles can you complete in 8 hours on this 3.45-mile out-and-back course on Dryden’s flat, scenic Jim Schug Trail?

Danby Down & Dirty 2025
9:00am Sat Oct 11
Danby State Forest | Trail

Enjoy Danby State Forest’s autumn leaves, singletrack trails, and spectacular views in FLRC’s final trail race of the year.

Turkey Trot 2025
9:00am Thu Nov 27
Ithaca High School | Road

Try to hit your predicted time in this Ithaca Thanksgiving Day tradition. Donations benefit Loaves and Fishes to help fight hunger in our community!

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