On Saturday, 115 runners across three race distances took part in the 33rd running of the Thom B. Trail Runs at Hammond Hill State Forest. Conditions were mostly favorable and completely (un)predictable, as clouds gave way to sun, then rain, then back to sun again. Eighty-five runners completed one 8.5-mile loop (“loopers”), nineteen finished two… Read more »
Author: Adam Engst
FLRC’s Strides of March Closes Out Indoor Track Season
Apologies for the late recap, folks, but our final track meet of the season was a big success. We had 208 athletes from 14 teams recording 477 results for the day. Full results and hundreds of fabulous photos by photographer Paul Houle are now available. 60m Dash Logan Aman of the Candor Running Club blazed… Read more »
189 Athletes Brave the Weather for FLRC’s February Flash Dash
The weather was truly dreadful on Sunday, with heavy rain following heavy snow. Nevertheless, out of the 300 people who registered, 189 athletes braved the elements to enjoy the warm, dry track in Barton Hall. Eleven teams fielded runners, including the Chenango Forks Running Club, GIAC Navigators, Groton Project TC, Ithaca Running Club, Morrisville State… Read more »
Two World Records Broken in the 2025 Hartshorne Memorial Masters Mile
The Finger Lakes Runners Club hosted its longstanding Hartshorne Memorial Masters Mile on January 18, 2025, celebrating the 56th edition of this premier masters race at Cornell University’s Barton Hall. With 68 runners competing across six heats, the meet delivered numerous exhilarating performances. Along with the usual fast times and thrilling finishes, this year’s race… Read more »
FLRC’s 2024 Accomplishments
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 »
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 »