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 2027
- 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)/550ft or 830ft, 14.8-mile/960ft
- 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.
2026 Quest Recap
Saturday morning was chilly for an urban art tour around Ithaca! Thirteen participants all made the inaugural quest so much fun. From casual hikes to distance PRs, they all embodied exactly what was envisioned for this event. It was lovely to see folks be willing to set aside competitiveness and instead run for fun. Everyone met at Liquid State afterwards for hearty beverages and pizza.
There are already ideas in the works to make things better next year, and two new boxes have been added to the list! Thanks to registrations and additional donations, FLRC will be able to make a $70 donation to Ithaca Murals.
Missed out on the fun? Check out the album on Google Photos to see all the art and shenanigans.
