The Virgil Crest Ultras is a 50k, 100 miles, relay, and ultra event held on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Welcome to the Newbsanity Last Man Standing OCR Ultra! Athletes will complete an obstacle loop every hour on the hour until only one athlete remains. This event is meant to be an obstacle course
version of a "backyard ultra"...it will be a grueling physical and mental test for all who decide to take on the challenge! Athletes will begin their first loop at 8AM.
Course
-The loop will be approximately 3 miles
Starting Corral
-Participants must be in the starting corral at the bell (start of the lap)
Starts
-Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last
-Warning will be given 3,2,1 minutes prior to start
-All competitors must start at the bell. No late starts
Loops
-Except for restrooms, competitors may not leave the course until each loop is completed.
-Eliminated runners may start additional laps during the official lap starts but may not provide physical assistance to those still in the competition.
-No personal aid during the loop. There will be a common aid station at roughly the halfway mark.
-Each lap must be completed in the hour to be counted…Including the final lap.
-Slower runners must allow passes
Timing
-Laps will not be officially timed. Position is simply based on the number of laps completed before elimination
-Eliminated runners can still accumulate mileage towards the Ultra series rankings by completing additional laps starting and finishing within the hour.
Winner/Results
-The winner is the last person to complete a loop
-All others are technically DNF
-Results of each runner is terms of loops/distance will be given.
-If no runner can complete one or more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
Cap
-Race is open ended.
Relay
Teams of 3-6 people. Teams will not compete against each other but to complete 12 or 24 hours as a team. Relay teams will have an athlete start a new lap every hour.
50 Miles Backyard Ultra Run Ultra
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
General Information Course: A fast course with a few slight rolling hills starting and finishing on Main Street in the village of Marathon. USATF Certification NY-070444-JG
Course Records:
Male
Established : 2022 Kevin Heeman, 15:38
Female Established 2013 Sara Dunham 18:08.5
Pre-registry: Register by mail prior to June 14th at a fee of $25; After June 14th a fee of $30 is charged. Registrations and race packets can be picked up at the high school.
Race Day Entries: Register up to 30 minutes prior to the start at a fee of $30. Registration will be held on the village green in front of the school until 8:30 AM.
Shirts: A True Classic Performance Multi-Colored Shirt is guaranteed to all pre-registered athletes. First come first serve for race day entries.
Awards: First Place Overall Male and Female, First Place Masters Male and Female, and Top 3 Finishers in each age group will receive a Race Bag Award. No Duplications of Awards.
Age Groups: Age Groups for Male and Female Runners will be 14 and under then starting at age 15, with ten year increments up to 65 and older.
If the race attracts more than 150 pre-race entries by June 1st we will increase the total number of age groups by using five year increments for the age groups.
Post Race Celebration: An awards ceremony and post race foods will be available after the race
Facilities: Restroom facilities are available in the High School.
Parking: Available at the high school and Lovell’s Field. Please respect all NO Parking signs.
Directions: From the North (Exit 38) and South (Exit 39), Marathon is located off Interstate 81. From the East and West the Village of Marathon is located on Route 221.
5k Marathon Run
Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Keeping with Newbsanity core values, the Extreme Ravine will be the gnarliest trail run you have ever done! The course is laid out on the southern trail system of the Newbsanity Adventure Center. The
5k run will complete one loop, while the 15k will complete 3 loops. Want to take on an even bigger challenge? Try the Extreme Ravine 12 Hour! Expect radical elevation changes on varying terrain, creek crossings, swamps, rocks, roots, ruts, and did we mention extreme elevation changes?
Rucking Class: Participants in this class must complete the course wearing a weighted ruck/backpack or weight vest. Weight requirements are as follows:
5k 15k 50k Run Trail
Thu, Aug 06, 2026
31.4 kmRun Trail
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
5K certified, flat, fast, scenic, and partly shaded course on paved trails at 6:00pm at Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY. Start and finish at North Shelter. Course certification # NY13006JG. Chip Timed
by Falcon Timing.
The race is sponsored by the Triple Cities Runners Club.
Awards:
1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall and Masters
Age Group Awards--3 Deep (13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Fastest First Timer Award In Memory of Diane Sherrer (check on entry form if this is your FIRST EVER 5k)
MIDDLE OF PACK AWARD
Team Awards: Mother/Daughter, Sister/Sister, Grandmother/Granddaughter
PRE-REGISTER by 8/13 with T-Shirt included (8/18 without T-Shirt)
$25 – Runners & Walkers, with Ladies tech T-Shirt
$15 – Girls 18 and under with Ladies tech T-Shirt
After 8/12-No shirt. Limited number of shirts available for purchase ($10) race day.
Race Day Registration $25 for everyone
FREE Kids Run following 5K Run/Walk. Kids run will start at 7:10pm and is about 1/4 Mile for children 10 and under. Kids will receive a PRIZE for their participation. Sign up on race day. Kids must wear sneakers.
5k Kids Run Trail Walk