ABOUT
One of the premier masters running events in the country, the Hartshorne Memorial Masters Mile attracts some of the best national and international talent. Numerous men’s and women’s world and American indoor mile age-group records have been set at this meet over the years. It’s an exciting race to watch, with top local runners dueling with out-of-town challengers and masters runners in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s showing us what they can do.
Held in conjunction with Cornell’s Upstate Challenge meet, the USATF-sanctioned Hartshorne Memorial Masters Mile features fully automatic timing by Leone Timing, introductions of each runner at the starting line, commentary on every race, rabbits for the elite races, custom swag, and hordes of enthusiastic spectators. This year’s limited edition jacket is available only as an optional add-on during registration.
Don’t be intimidated! The Hartshorne Memorial Masters Mile may be an elite event, but it’s open and welcoming to regional runners of all abilities—no matter how fast you run, you’ll be treated like an elite!
Runners and guests are encouraged to attend a post-race award ceremony directly after the race at the Statler Hotel (across the street from Barton Hall) to recap the day’s competition, watch the race videos, meet friends and competitors, enjoy lunch, and recognize the award winners.
Note that USATF Niagara is holding another track meet at Barton Hall on Sunday, January 19, so if you’re traveling to Ithaca and want to enjoy a full weekend of racing, additional events will be available the day after Hartshorne. Details should appear soon at the USATF Niagara Events page.
WHERE
The race is held at Cornell University’s Barton Hall. Free parking right near Barton Hall is available in the Crescent Lot east of Schoellkopf Field and Hoy Parking Garage west of Schoellkopf Field.
Barton Hall is located on the central campus of Cornell University and features an IAAF-certified, six-lane track that was installed in 2016.
Barton Hall has restrooms. Locker rooms and shower facilities may be available in Teagle Hall, immediately across the street from Barton Hall, but we don’t yet know if Teagle Hall will be open for the race in 2025.
Overnight accommodations are the responsibility of the runner. The meet hotel—less than 1.5 miles (directions) from Barton Hall—is the Best Western University Inn, which offers a special room rate of $114 per night (one king bed per room, plus free breakfast) for Hartshorne Memorial Masters Mile attendees. Book using this link by December 31, 2024, to take advantage of the special rate and reserved block. Out-of-towners might consider staying for Friday and Saturday nights in order to enjoy the Saturday award ceremony and avoid a late drive home.
WHEN
Sections start at 9:30 AM and run approximately every 15 minutes until 11:15 AM. Race packet pickup opens at 8:00 AM on race day.
The race sequence and time ranges for 2024 were:
- 9:45 AM: Combined Section 1 (7:20–15:00)
- 10:15 AM: Men Section 2 (6:15–7:35)
- 10:30 AM: Men Section 1 (5:35–6:15)
- 10:45 AM: Men Elite 2 (5:00–5:30)
- 11:00 AM: Women Elite 1 (5:20–6:00)
- 11:15 AM: Men Elite 1 (4:30–5:00)
Registered runners will be notified of their section assignment and start time by email in the week before race day.
REGISTRATION
Online pre-registration with an estimated seed time is required and is open until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, January 15.
No day-of-race registration is available!
FEES
All runners: $30
If financial considerations would prevent you from entering this race, please use coupon code FLRCRUNFREE2025 during registration to waive the entry fee.
AWARDS
Elite Sections
Cash awards will be made to the top five elite men and women (across all elite sections) based on age-graded performance on the following schedule: 1st: $400, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $200, 4th: $100, 5th: $50 The top three finishers in each race will also receive commemorative medals.
Sections 1, 2, 3 (Combined Ages)
Winners in 5-year age group categories (40 and up) will receive awards based on time.
RECEPTION
The post-race awards ceremony will be held directly after the race at noon at Cornell University’s acclaimed Statler Hotel, just across the street from Barton Hall. All runners and guests are encouraged to join us to recap the day’s competition, watch the race videos, meet friends and competitors, enjoy a delicious lunch, and recognize the awardees. Lunch costs $20 in advance or at the door, but you’re welcome to attend even if you don’t choose to have lunch.
The lunch menu for 2024 was as follows—2025 may be similar.
- Warm Sourdough Rolls with Butter
- Shredded Kale, Carrots, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Fusilli Pasta Salad with Broccoli, Grape Tomatoes, Olives, and Lemon Zest
- Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash, Honey, and Herbs
- Roasted Garlic Country Smashed Potatoes
- Seared Salmon with Creamy Lemon and Dill Sauce
- Roast Chicken with Gravy
- Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Toasted Walnuts
Water, coffee, and tea will be available, and there will be a cash bar with beer, wine, and soda.
ELIGIBILITY
Male competitors must be 40 years old or over. Female competitors must be 40 years old or over for masters, and 30-39 for sub-masters, who may race but are not eligible for awards. Sub-masters should contact the race director before entering. The section seeding standards are roughly as follows (minutes/mile), although the race directors may adjust seeding to fill out heats appropriately:
Women
| Section 2 | 7:00 & up |
| Section 1 | 5:45 & up |
| Elite 2 | Seeding by race directors |
| Elite 1 | Seeding by race directors |
Men
| Section 3 | 7:00 & up |
| Section 2 | 5:30–7:00 |
| Section 1 | 5:00–5:30 |
| Elite 2 | Seeding by race directors |
| Elite 1 | Seeding by race directors |
MEET RECORDS
| M40 (2009) | 4:17:098 | 41 | Jim Sorensen, San Leandro, CA |
| W40 (2012) | 4:49.82 | 40 | Sonja Friend Uhl, Brentwood, TN |
| M50 (2010) | 4:35.27 | 50 | Anselm Lebourne, Maplewood, NJ |
| W50 (2005) | 5:10.87 | 51 | Maureen De St. Croix, Vancouver, BC |
PAST WINNERS
2024 FINISH PLACE WINNERS
| M40 | 4:31.64 | 40 | Sam Morse, Rochester, NY |
| W40 | 5:16.20 | 48 | Sascha Scott, Syracuse, NY |
| M50 | 4:39.94 | 51 | Mark Williams, Columbia, NJ |
| W50 | 5:37.53 | 58 | Michelle Rohl, Mansfield, PA |
2024 AGE-GRADED WINNERS
| M40 | 4:35.31 | 42 | 86.39% | Jaret Herter, Rochester, NY |
| W40 | 5:16.20 | 48 | 89.90% | Sascha Scott, Syracuse, NY |
| M50 | 4:39.94 | 51 | 90.74% | Mark Williams, Columbia, NJ |
| W50 | 5:37.53 | 58 | 91.59 % | Michelle Rohl, Mansfield, PA |
2023 FINISH PLACE WINNERS
| M40 | 4:41.60 | 41 | Jaret Herter, Rochester, NY |
| W40 | 5:34.03 | 44 | Carly Shea, Lewisburg, PA |
| M50 | 4:51.76 | 50 | Scott Weeks, Groton, NY |
| W50 | 5:16.70 | 57 | Michelle Rohl, Mansfield, PA |
2023 AGE-GRADED WINNERS
| M40 | 4:41.60 | 41 | 83.64% | Jaret Herter, Rochester, NY |
| W40 | 5:49.05 | 49 | 80.53% | Alison Schwalm, Line Lexington, PA |
| M50 | 5:09.08 | 61 | 89.54% | Joe Mora, Fayetteville, NY |
| W50 | 5:16.70 | 57 | 100.81% | Michelle Rohl, Mansfield, PA |
2020 FINISH PLACE WINNERS
| M40 | 4:36.65 | 48 | Peter Brady, Scarsdale, NY |
| W40 | 5:30.08 | 49 | Dianne DeOliveira, Brick, NJ |
| M50 | 4:51.19 | 55 | Kenneth Barbee, Philadelphia, PA |
| W50 | 5:34.70 | 54 | Michelle Rohl, Mansfield, PA |
2020 AGE-GRADED WINNERS
| M40 | 4:36.65 | 48 | 90.53% | Peter Brady, Scarsdale, NY |
| W40 | 5:30.08 | 49 | 89.43% | Dianne DeOliveira, Brick, NJ |
| M50 | 4:51.19 | 55 | 91.06% | Kenneth Barbee, Philadelphia, PA |
| W50 | 5:57.77 | 61 | 97.15% | Susan Lynn Cooke, Odessa, FL |
2019 FINISH PLACE WINNERS
| M40 | 4:34.80 | 41 | Brock Butler, Chester Springs PA |
| W40 | 5:02.81 | 43 | Sascha Scott, Syracuse, NY |
| M50 | 4:51.23 | 54 | Brian Crowley, Hillsborough, NJ |
| W50 | 5:37.56 | 53 | Michelle Rohl, Mansfield, PA |
2019 AGE-GRADED WINNERS
| M40 | 4:36.41 | 46 | 89.20% | Mark Williams, Columbia, NJ |
| W40 | 5:02.81 | 43 | 90.66% | Sascha Scott, Syracuse, NY |
| M50 | 4:53.33 | 55 | 90.40% | Peter Kashulines, Mountain Lakes, NJ |
| W50 | 6:37.44 | 67 | 93.97% | Coreen Steinbach, Pompey, NY |
2018 FINISH PLACE WINNERS
| M40 | 4:31:81 | 45 | Mark Williams, Columbia, NJ |
| W40 | 4:59.05 | 42 | Sascha Scott, Syracuse, NY |
| M50 | 4:42:76 | 51 | Kent Lemme, Pittsfield, MA |
| W50 | 5:26:44 | 52 | Alisa Harvey, Manassas, VA |
2018 AGE-GRADED WINNERS
| M40 | 4:31:81 | 45 | 90.00% | Mark Williams, Columbia, NJ |
| W40 | 4:59.05 | 42 | 90.74% | Sascha Scott, Syracuse, NY |
| M50 | 4:42:76 | 51 | 90.74% | Kent Lemme, Pittsfield, MA |
| W50 | 5:26:44 | 52 | 93.97% | Alisa Harvey, Manassas, VA |
2017 FINISH PLACE WINNERS
| M40 | 4:30:09 | 45 | Peter Brady, Jersey City, NJ |
| W40 | 4:58.47 | 41 | Sascha Scott, Syracuse, NY |
| M50 | 4:42:18 | 50 | Kent Lemme, Pittsfield, MA |
| W50 | 5:16:27 | 51 | Alisa Harvey, Manassas, VA |
2017 AGE-GRADED WINNERS
| M40 | 4:30:09 | 45 | 90.58% | Peter Brady, Jersey City, NJ |
| W40 | 4:58.47 | 41 | 89.92% | Sascha Scott, Syracuse, NY |
| M50 | 5:15:91 | 67 | 93.33% | Nolan Shaheed, Pasadena, CA |
| W50 | 5:16:27 | 51 | 95.74% | Alisa Harvey, Manassas, VA |
2016 FINISH PLACE WINNERS
| M40 | 4:33:04 | 43 | Mark Williams, Columbia, NJ |
| W40 | 4:54:55 | 40 | Sascha Scott, Syracuse, NY |
| M50 | 4:46:73 | 50 | James Derick, Big Flats, NY |
| W50 | 5:14:25 | 50 | Alisa Harvey, Manassas, VA |
2016 AGE-GRADED WINNERS
| M40 | 4:33:04 | 43 | 88.23% | Mark Williams, Columbia, NJ |
| W40 | 4:54:55 | 40 | 90.21% | Sascha Scott, Syracuse, NY |
| M50 | 4:47:27 | 52 | 90.04% | Kevin Forde, Philadelphia, PA |
| W50 | 6:20:08 | 64 | 95.69% | Coreen Steinbach, Pompey, NY |
SPONSORED BY
Our 2025 sponsors include:
Sean Nicholson
Joe Daley
The Hartshorne Family
Javier Martinez
Bangs Ambulance
Cayuga Health
Let us know if you’d like to sponsor the race, too!
POLICIES
- No refunds, deferrals, or athlete transfers will be allowed.
- The race director reserves the right to reject any entry for any reason.
- If you need an accommodation for a disability to participate in this event, please contact the FLRC Diversity and Inclusion Committee chair at diversity@fingerlakesrunners.org.
- This race is organized by the Finger Lakes Runners Club, insured by the Road Runners Club of America, and sanctioned by USATF.
- For questions, please contact the race director.
A LOOK BACK
In acknowledgment of the historical significance of this event, below is the meet program cover and list of competitors for the 1969 Cornell Invitational Masters Mile, which was the second running of the Masters Mile at Cornell directed by James M. Hartshorne.
