A fun adventure with scavenger hunt-like attributes and low-key, group run vibes to find painted electrical boxes around Ithaca, NY. Participants will be provided turn-by-turn directions for an old-school feel, plus a .gpx route to load into their watches. Various distances and elevation allows participants to choose their difficulty. Each distance has between 30 and 65 boxes to see. Participants do not have to follow the directions exactly, and they can drop down or increase distance during the run. An after-party will be held at a local brewery.
- When: April 11, 2026
- Where: Start and finish at Triangle/Thompson Park on North Cayuga Street in Ithaca, NY
- How: By foot, running or walking, using turn-by-turn directions and/or a .gpx file
- Price: $15 for a finisher’s patch (see below) ($5 goes to Ithaca Murals), or $0 for no swag and option to donate to Ithaca Murals separately
- Distance/Elevation: 10K/160ft, 11-mile (2 options)/490ft or 800ft, 14.5-mile/950ft
- Aid stations: None provided, there are plenty of places to grab food and drink along the way
- Parking: Free all-day parking around Thompson Park
- Cut-off: None! Grab a friend and enjoy the day exploring Ithaca and seeing beautiful paintings
- After-party: Location TBD after everyone has finished
There is no distance choice when you register because it’s your adventure! You can lengthen or shorten your quest as you see fit throughout the day (no one ever claimed Ithaca is flat…).
Along with electrical boxes, there are even more murals on buildings along the routes to feast your eyes on.
