One of our big goals with FLRC is to provide opportunities for runners of all stripes, flavors, and persuasions. Whether you enjoy trails, roads, track, or cross-country, prefer social workouts or races, like to run by yourself or in large groups, or gain satisfaction from volunteering at an event, we have a place for you…. Read more »
Author: Adam Engst
Ithaca 5&10 Sees Largest Field in 20 Years, New 10K Course Record
We had great weather—cool and a little breezy—for hosting 421 finishers at the 2024 Ithaca 5&10, the largest field in at least the past 20 years. Pre-race setup and bib pickup went smoothly thanks to numerous volunteers, and nearly 30 kids kicked off the day’s events with a 1-mile untimed fun run on the paths… Read more »
Trackapalooza Invitational Sees Unprecedentedly Close Finishes
The second year of our Trackapalooza Invitational track meet was again a success, with glorious summer weather on the scenic Lansing High School track. Full results are now available on the FLRC website, along with some meet photos from runner Sarah Woodyear when she wasn’t competing. If you have any photos of the meet, please… Read more »
FLRC’s June Track Meet Sees Fast Times Despite Record Heat
Well, that was a hot one! With temperatures in the 90s, our first summer track meet drew fewer people than it sometimes does, but those who braved the heat (and enjoyed the extra shade and hose sprinkler) ran, threw, and jumped well. We had 90 athletes and 185 event participations. Full results are available on… Read more »
Thom B. Trail Runs sends 126 runners looping around Hammond Hill State Forest
As we await the recap of yesterday’s delightful Tortoise & Hare race, let’s reflect back on FLRC’s first trail race of the season: the Thom B. Trail Runs. Last month, 126 intrepid runners toed the line at Hammond Hill State Forest for the 32nd Thom B. Trail Runs. Runners opted to tackle 8.5 miles (one… Read more »
New Skunk Courses a Success for 725 Runners on a Gorgeous Day
Oh, for the day! We couldn’t have asked for better weather for Skunk Cabbage this year, and nearly 80 volunteers worked together to put on a highly successful race. Attendance continues to move toward pre-pandemic numbers, with 851 registrants and 725 finishers enjoying our new courses, an increase of 22% from last year. The 10K… Read more »
FLRC’s March Track Meet Draws Near-Record Numbers
Our March track meet is usually the smallest of the indoor season, but despite the slight confusion presented by Daylight Saving Time, it was by far our largest of the year and one of our largest ever, with 248 athletes and numerous spectators. This month, a record 13 teams competed, including St. Dominic’s Academy from… Read more »
FLRC’s 2023 Accomplishments
For those who just run a race or two each year, FLRC can be a bit of an iceberg, with a lot more happening under the water than is obvious. The club had an amazing 2023, coordinating a race or a group run every weekend, along with a coached workout every Tuesday night the entire… Read more »
FLRC’s February Track Meet Hosts Fast 5000m and More
Our second track meet of 2024 was once again a big success, with 199 athletes and numerous spectators. This month, 12 teams competed, and we racked up 427 event participations. Full results are available on the FLRC website, and we have photos in our public album from Abigail Silva and Jay Hubisz—contribute yours too! (Photos below… Read more »
Amidst Other Fast Times, Hartshorne Masters Mile Runner Breaks W85 American Record
Continuing the tradition, the Finger Lakes Runners Club organized the 55th annual Hartshorne Memorial Masters Mile at Cornell University’s Barton Hall on January 13, 2024, playing host to 67 local and elite masters runners from the Ithaca area, the Northeast, and throughout the US and Canada. Six heats of the mile were contested, with fast… Read more »