Start line: Lawn of the Schuyler County Courts - 105 9th St, Watkins Glen
Finish line: Lucky Hare Brewing Bar & Grill - 2 Seneca Harbor Dr, Watkins Glen
The route follows the original Grand Prix course and is 100% on roads or sidewalks. Near the finish, runners must cross Franklin St (NY-14) using the street light signals. Traffic WILL NOT be stopped for runners. Special Note: Runners must obey traffic signals at Franklin St / NY-14. Stopping and waiting may be necessary. Crossing illegally will result in disqualification and potentially injury or death.
Cutoff Time: 3 hours (12pm)
Free drink at the finish (provided by Lucky Hare Brewing) and finish line snacks
1 Aid Station approximately halfway through with water, electrolyte drink, snacks
Post race party at the Lucky Hare Brewing, Watkins Glen Marina, location will be open to runners, friends, family, and the public with live music, as well as additional food and drink for purchase.
We'll be giving away prizes via raffle (if you register for the race and show up, you're entered!) - here's what you can win:
- TBD
Race Day Information
You must check in before the race. Check in starts at 7:30 am and ends at 8:45 am. Check in will be located on the courthouse lawn, near the corner of 10th St and Franklin St (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UyyXRDGW7ix8fGSq7). If you pre-ordered a shirt, you can pick it up here.
Race Start
Race announcements will take place at ~8:50 am around the check-in area at the Courthouse lawn. From there, we will move to the race start across the street.
Race will start at 9 am on Franklin St at the Grand Prix sign on the southbound lane.
Make your first right hand turn onto Old Corning Rd (and enjoy the climb!) and stick to the side of the road.
Follow orange cones placed on the side of the road.
Race Details
You will be running with the flow of traffic for the first 5.6 miles.
A reminder that traffic will not be stopped during the race, and you must follow all traffic signals, paying special attention at Franklin St and NY-14 - stopping and waiting may be necessary. Failure to do so will result in disqualification and potentially injury or death.
There will be an aid station at approximately 2.9 miles, once you’ve turned onto Whites Hollow Rd. There will be water, Gatorade electrolyte drink, and some bananas.
You will need to cross the road at about mile 5.6 - again, exercise caution and cross when it is safe to do so.
Finish line is at the Lucky Hare Brewing Bar & Grill Marina Location at the end of North Decatur St (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bLkoyZxM3SdfiAbN9)
There will be volunteers along the course - they are there to help ensure your safety but cannot stop traffic - please exercise caution when crossing roads.
Post Race
At the finish line, you’ll be given a free drink token for use at the Lucky Hare Marina location, good for Saturday.
Everyone finishing the race will get a finishers award, with additional awards going to age groups and overall winners.
We’ll have additional snacks, fruit, water, and more available for you post race. If you purchased the ticket with brunch, you'll have access to that at the finish line area.
Raffle drawing will take place at 11 am - make sure you stick around if you finish fast, there are great prizes we’ll be giving away, but you have to be there to win! By registering and running the race, you’re automatically entered.
Raffle Prizes
- TBD
Other
With the finish line and post race fun at the Lucky Hare Marina location (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bLkoyZxM3SdfiAbN9), you may want to park closer to the finish and walk to the registration / start area. Or check in first, and then park near the marina and make your way back. It’s about 0.5 miles and flat - good for a walk or warmup.