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We're teaming up with the Homer Police Department for National Night Out 2026 to bring a fun Glow Run to you! Even though it won't be pitch black, we'll be near dusk and encourage glow sticks to make the run extra fun!
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE THE RACE SHIRT: Tuesday, July 14th at midnight.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE: Monday, August 3rd at 12:00pm noon.
RACE START TIME: 7:00PM
CHECK IN TIME: 6:00 PM (check in will close 15 minutes before the run starts)
LOCATION: Village Green, Homer, NY
PARKING: Street Parking is available
COURSE: The run will start at the Homer Village Green and go up to Durkee Park and through a few neighborhoods before ending back at Village Green.
There will be day of registration this year. Cash Only!
PLEASE BE AWARE -- Runners signing up between now and the race will not receive any promotional bags!
The 5K was a hit last year and we’re glad to bring it back to our annual Blueberry Festival in Montrose, PA! Come on out on Saturday, August 2nd for our Second Annual 5K and Fun Run. Work up an appetite on the race course, and then have some blueberry pancakes at our breakfast tent! We have family friendly events happening all day on the Village Green in Montrose, PA. If you're feeling extra competitive, sign up for our pie-eating contest Saturday afternoon! All proceeds from the Blueberry Festival (and 5K/Fun Run) benefit the Susquehanna Historical Society & Free Library Association.
The race will be run through the streets of quaint and picturesque Montrose. The 5K is a timed race, while the Fun Run is not.
5K AWARDS
Medals will be given to the top 3 male finishers and top 3 female finishers of the 5K in each age group:
12 & Under, 13-18, 19-30, 31-49, 50+
Cash prizes will be given to the top three overall Male and Female finishers as follows:
1st overall Male/Female - $100
2nd overall Male/Female - $75
3rd overall Male/Female - $50
There is a school award category being offered at this race that involves school athletic programs. If you are a school student, parent or immediate family member of a student, alumni, current or retired school employee, then you are eligible to race for your school. When signing up for the race, runners must identify what school they are affiliated with on the t-shirt size selection page. Scoring will be done the same as high school team cross country races: the top five males and top five females times of each school district will be used. Cash awards will be given to the three top scoring schools for both males and females and an additional cash award will be given to the school that registers the most overall participants. A check will be made out to the running program of each school receiving an award.
Cash awards for both Male and Female scores are as follows;
1st place school - $500
2nd place school - $300
3rd place school - $100
School with the most overall participants - $100
If you want to support the athletic department of a School District, please identify the school district when asked. It's a great way to show your school spirit!
All runners who pre-register by July 19th will receive an event T-shirt.
*Those registering after that date may receive a T-shirt if available. All participants for the 5K and the Fun Run must sign a waiver.
Stay for the BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL!!!!!
Join us for the 49th Annual Tromptown Half Marathon Half Marathon or 5K on Saturday, August 8th as we continue to support the DeRuyter Fire Dept and other local community organizations in the DeRuyter area including the graduating class of 2027. Stick around post race for the DeRuyter Fireman Field Days event (Aug 6-9th). All Half Marathon finishers will receive a free pancake breakfast post race.
The Tromptown 5K has been moved to Saturday morning (Aug 8) for 2026.
Geneva Half Marathon, 5K, & Half Marathon Relay presented by Red Jacket Orchards
5K - Saturday, August 8th at 6PM
Half Marathon & Relay - Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 7:30AM
35 Lakefront Drive, Geneva, NY 14456
For Packet Pickup/Awards/Course Info etc... Click Here
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Starts and Finishes at the North End of Seneca Lake at the Popular Finger Lakes Welcome Center
Enjoy a beautiful summer day at Seneca Lake, running through the City and Town of Geneva, experiencing their lake and countryside, along with its varying terrain. Finishing and starting right at the lake to experience the grandeur of the NY Finger Lakes. For the Half Marathon, Go solo in the 13.1 miles or find a friend and do the relay, splitting the course in half between relay members. The 5K will be two loops within the City of Geneva Park starting and finishing at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center.
We are excited to host our 4th Enduro at the Bike Park at Greek Peak! Some details are still in the works but here are some of the basics: * Lift-served access! Included in registration fee! * Multiple downhill sections on featured trails at the Bike Park * Cash prizes to Pro/Open categories * Racer check-in beginning at 8am on race day inside the Katalima building * Check-in closes at 9:15am * Timing will be the handled the same as other MASS events * Timing chips will be distributed at check-in * On-site registration available Saturday & Sunday with additional $10 fee | Register inside the Katalima building at Guest Services * Racer meeting at Visions Express Quad at 9:30am * Racing begins promptly after racer meeting * Staggered lift load times per class (subject to change based on registered racer count) - please only load at your scheduled time - Pro/Open Men: Load at 9:40am - Pro/Open Women: Load at 9:50am - Amateur Women 19+: Load at 9:50am - 19-29 Men: Load at 9:40am - 30-39 Men:
Load at 9:50am - 40-49 Men: Load at 9:40am - 50+ Men: Load at 9:50am - Under 15 Men: Load at 10:00am - Under 15 Women: Load at 10:00am - Under 19 Men: Load at 9:50am - Under 19 Women: Load at 10:00am * Spectator passes available for all day chair lift access (no bikes) * Spectators wishing to be on the mountain must purchase SkyTour (chairlift) ticket. Purchase here! * Pre-ride of race course available on Friday 8/7 & Saturday 8/8 during Bike Park operations. The course will not be staffed and will only be partially taped. Please ride with caution and yield at all junctions - uphill traffic is prohibited on non-race days. Lift ticket or season pass required for pre-ride access Friday & Saturday * Race day parking in main lot 2000 NYS Route 392 Cortland, NY 13045 * “Pit crews” may only stage in the parking lot. Unauthorized vehicles are not permitted to drive on the base of the mountain * Mountain Top Bicycles will be closed on race day. Rentals and repairs will not be offered. Plan
accordingly! * Race will be conducted rain or shine. Thunderstorms in the region will lead to delay of lift operations and course access. We will resume when 20-30 minutes of clear weather present * On-site lodging - Campground at Hope Lake - Click here to book online! - Primitive camping - Select Friday & Saturday, Friday only or Saturday only above! - Hope Lake Lodge - Click here to book online! * TBD Live Music in Trax Pub & Grill at the base of the Mountain Saturday night 6pm-8pm! * Contact Katie or Jake for event related inquiries + [email protected] + 866-376-3907 * Additional details to follow in pre-race email * *2025 course shown below - 2026 course subject to change All transfers are untimed - Stage 1 Transfer: Visions Chairlift - Stage 1 Course: THANATOS > MORTIS > THANATOS - Stage 2 Transfer: Visions Chairlift - Stage 2 Course: FLOW N' STEADY - Stage 3 Transfer: Pedal up Meadows > Karyatis Way - Stage 3 Course: CALYPSO - Stage 4 Transfer: Visions Chairlift > Pedal
Join us for the Kids Try-A-Tri, a fun and beginner-friendly youth event hosted as part of the Wyalusing North Branch Triathlon weekend!
This event is designed to give kids a chance to experience the excitement of a triathlon-style challenge in a safe, encouraging, and low-pressure environment. Participants will complete a short loop around Grovedale Winery with age-appropriate activities that keep the focus on movement, confidence, and fun.
The Kids Try-A-Tri is perfect for young participants who want to try something new, cheer each other on, and be part of race weekend in a way that is built just for them. This is not about speed or cut throat competition it’s about getting active, building confidence, and celebrating every kid who gives it a try.
Families are encouraged to come out, cheer loud, and enjoy the community atmosphere at Grovedale Winery. Whether your child is brand new to events like this or already loves to run, bike, paddle, or play outside, the Kids Try-A-Tri is a great way to make them part of the Triathlon weekend fun.
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The Kids Try-A-Tri is a fun, beginner-friendly youth event held as part of the Wyalusing North Branch Triathlon weekend at Grovedale Winery.
Designed with kids in mind, this low-pressure event gives young participants the chance to experience the excitement of a triathlon-style challenge through a short, supervised loop and age-appropriate activities. The focus is on movement, confidence, community, and fun- not speed or competition. Although we will be crowing our Junior Ironman and Ironwoman
Families are encouraged to cheer on their young athletes and enjoy the race weekend atmosphere. Whether your child is trying something new or already loves being active outdoors, the Kids Try-A-Tri is a great way to be part of the Triathlon weekend celebration.
Top of the evening with treats from a local food truck, s'mores station. Or make posters of support for the Wyalusing North Branch Triathlon Participants! It's going to be a great event.
Event details and schedule
Welcome to the 2026 Annual Wyalusing North Branch Triathlon! To be held Saturday August 15, 2026. Shotgun start at 8:00am. If you don't already, please follow our Facebook page for updates as well - WNBT - Facebook. We're thrilled to announce we are returning to our ORIGINAL course this year! With the shift being to Grovedale Winery for our start and finish line.
We happily invite you to join us for a KIDS Try a Tri event and athlete mixer the night before, August 14, at 5:00 at Grovedale! Complete early racer packet pickup, join us for live music and food trucks, and mix and mingle with the athletes and volunteers that make it all happen. A smores station, and poster making space will be available as well! The kids event will include a run, 'slip and slide', bike course! Separate registration available here: (Kids link to Come March 1)
DAY OF EVENT:
Registration will open at 6:30 a.m. at Grovedale Winery. Everyone will receive a bib and the race chip will be attached to your bike. If you're a team - only the member doing the bike leg will receive a chip
Please stage your kayak and bike before 7:30 a.m. There will not be time after that point to do so.
Pre-race talk will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m.
Race starts at 8 a.m.
A pace car will lead the runners to the Terrytown Launch and there will be a water station right before at the Terrytown Cemetery.
The skilled staff from Endless Mountain Outfitters will be on sight at the launch if you need help getting your kayak into the water, but they will not do so unless directed by you.
At the Endless Mountain Outfitters leg change - there will be a water station.
Our finish line is right back at Grovedale where we will have awards, food, and live music for anyone looking to unwind and cool off.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
You need to wear a life jacket while kayaking and a helmet when biking. These need to be hooked and racers will be disqualified if they are not wearing these.
We love to have family and friends there as spectators cheering you on BUT we do not want them running the course with you or biking the course. This is not safe for them or for our participants. Please remind them of this if they plan to do that.
We will stress that there are no spectators who drive off toward the Terrytown launch site. There is no space to accommodate cars there, because this area is still open to the public and there is just not enough room. We encourage everyone to leave from the high school and go over to EMO to watch you come in off the water. There are some great places to view from that point.
Event details and schedule
The Waterloo Library & Historical Society presents the 2026 Bookish 5k & the Cookie Fun Run (If You Give A Pig A Party)!
Join us for our 3rd Annual Bookish 5K: Stories in Stride event with a different theme for this year. 2026’s 5k theme is TBD. The first 100 Bookish 5K participants will receive a book-themed medal and T-shirt.
“If you give a pig a party”, they will probably party. When they party, they will probably feel guilty. But if they do this fun-run they can have their cake and eat it too!
This family friendly race, originally inspired by Laura Numeroff's "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie", will tickle your taste buds AND benefit the Waterloo Library & Historical Society. This year we will be eating CAKE, but don't worry, you don't have to eat them along your run. We'll have some ready for when you are done!
If you are participating in our original 1 mile fun run, there will be 2 pieces of cake in total. So bring your appetite and running shoes to race 1 mile around the Library area of Waterloo.
Participants will receive a Cake themed medal and registrations under 5 will receive their own copy of this year’s book.
Entry fees:
5K walk/run:$35
Cookie Run: $15
Children under 5: Free
*In the event of a cancellation, there will be no refunds; your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Waterloo Library & Historical Society.
Join us Saturday August 15th at 9:00 am for the 5th annual Finish Lyme 5k to support Lyme disease.
The run/walk will be held at Highland Park , Town of Union- start and finish at the Gymnasium . We hope to bring awareness to the community on the many resources available for those with Lyme disease. Also provide education on how to prevent tick bites. All proceeds go to Southern Tier Lyme Inc for a scholarship awarded to those in financial need of assistance with their Lyme treatment.
There will be a photo booth, band, and prizes for top finishers.
Help us to take a bite out of Lyme!!
Fun women's only event including a flat, fast, certified, scenic out-and-back paved course that is closed to traffic.
Prizes include: overall top 3, 5-year age groups, family teams, the Double Your Fun challenge, and door prizes.
Attractive shirt for all participants while supplies last. For best selection of souvenir shirt sizes, enter by July 31st.
Registration price increases as we get closer to the race day. Day of race entry fee (at the Willow Bay Race Site) is $45.
For further details, see below.
Event Schedule:
7:30 am Registration Opens at the Sawmill Creek Pavilion
9:00 am START 5k Run & Fitness Walk for Women
10:15 am Random Prize Drawings begin
10:30 am Awards Ceremony
Welcome to the 2026 New York State Bicycle Racing Association (nysbra) Individual Time Trial Championships!
16August26 in Tioga Center, NY
Fees: I've kept the same low fees this year that I've had since (at least) 2014! By comparison, all USA Cycling fees have significantly increased over that time, and most have more than doubled. To encourage early registration that will ease my stress levels, the 2014 early discount prices are in effect until 2 months before the event, the 2014 regular prices ($5 more) are in effect until 1 month before the event, and then prices go up another $5. For most adults that means $27, $32, and $37. No refunds, but register early and save! The BikeReg fee (approx $3) is now shown on the reg page. This year I added USAC's $5.99 insurance fee to the registration fee instead of adding it to your bill during checkout.
Eligibility: Your eligibility for the NYSBRA Championships is based on having an annual USA Cycling (USAC) license and NY state of residence as shown on your USAC license as pulled from BikeReg! All riders must have a valid USAC or purchase a one-day license on BikeReg while registering. Everyone is welcome to race, to include out-of-state, out-of-country (welcome to all Canadians!), and one-day-license riders. However, only NY state resident annual license holders are eligible for the NYSBRA State Championship medals and jersey.
Please make sure your USAC License Number and correct address are in your BikeReg profile! Your annual license must be verified via BikeReg (or on site if necessary) before your start. If I verify your license in advance you only need to say your name at registration to get your bib!
NYSBRA Special Rule for Racing by USAC Ability Categories 1-5/Novice: For one-day TTs you may enter any category equal to or higher than the "road" category shown on your license. This allows, for example, talented triathletes who don't race on the road (so would be "Cat 5/Novices") to compete at a higher USAC race category, according to their true ability. If you want to do this just override the category restriction in BikeReg. I'll approve it.
Racing by Age: Your age must be in the age range specified for your category (i.e., you cannot race down in age for Masters or race up in age for Juniors).
Entering Multiple Categories (without having to actually race!): If you fancy a chance to win in a second (or third...) category, each additional entry is only $20 (TTT excluded as it is already cheap). If the two races are the same distance this would allow you to race one time and be in the results for more than one field; e.g., Cat 4 Men and Masters 45+ Men, or Cat 3 Women and Cat 4 Women and Masters 55+ Women. You get two or more chances to win! You could be both a Masters and a Category champion! Note, though, that if you podium in multiple categorized races we will only place you in the higher category; e.g., you can't be both the Cat 3 and Cat 4 Champion. Just the Cat 3 Champion!
If the two races are different distances you can still enter more than one category for $20 each additional, but you will have to actually race twice (i.e., you must race each distance; e.g., race 20km to win Junior (Wo)Men 17-18 then race 40km to beat the all the Cat 4s. Come on. You can do it.). Contact me for a coupon code.
NOTE: Since BikeReg treats each category as a unique entry, BikeReg will have you sign a waiver for each entry.
For all riders actually racing more than once, I will assign start times as far apart as possible. For example, if you are doing a 40km individual TT and after that you are joining your BFFs for a TTT, you'll start among the first 40km riders and your team will start near the end of the teams at the end of the day. This will give you max time to get back and at least quaff an energy drink. We won't let them start without you!
The Course: is a favorite that we have used many times (most recently in 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2022) with staging located at the Tioga Center Central School, 5th Avenue, Tioga Center. The course heads west on Rt. 17c towards Waverly either 5km, 10km, or 20km to the turnaround and returns to Tioga Center. Rt. 17c is a mostly flat course on a lightly-traveled state highway with good pavement and very wide (6’-8’) shoulders. Open the map. View on Strava.
Start Times: THE FIRST RIDER WILL START EXACTLY AT 10:01am! The Good Ol' Digital Master Clock at the start line will be synchronized with "cell phone time" and is our official race clock.
I will email all registrants their start time by midnight, Friday, 14Aug and I will post the master start list and Race-Day Technical Guide here. I will also email the link to everyone.
Your bib number will be your start time (in minutes) after 10am; e.g., if you are bib number 50 you start at 10:50am (10am + 50 minutes) and if you are bib number 80 you start at 11:20am (10am + 80 minutes). In this past, the last riders started about noon. For guidance only, here is the 2022 Start List and 2022 Race-Day Technical Guide. They won't change much! If you want to see what times you need to aim for, check out previous year NYSBRA State Championship Results here (enter “New York State Time Trial” in the search box)
Registration: Please pre-register on-line because pre-registration is much easier for everyone and you will know your exact start time ahead of time. All riders must sign the standard USAC Waiver during on-line registration. Please make sure your USAC license is "valid" and not "pending." You may purchase a one-day license for $15 during checkout on BikeReg but you will not be eligible for championship medals.
Day of registration will be accepted for $75. You will start when we can slip you in, as close to your category as possible.
Helmets: are required for everyone on a bike (helmets are not required on trainers), please. Sleeveless jerseys or sleeveless tri-suits are legal.
Junior Equipment: Juniors 9-14 must ride mass-start legal bikes (i.e., no aerobars, no cow horns) and wheels with at least 16-spokes and no wheel covers as per USAC rule 1I5. USAC's rationale for this rule is to limit how much money parents have to spend until their little speed demon reaches racing age 15. Pointy helmets, skinsuits, and colorful booties are just fine.
Paracycling / Adaptive Cycling: We welcome all para and adaptive athletes to compete in the NYSBRA Championships! Due to the diversity of athletes and their equipment, I will consult with the registered riders during the week before the event to determine the NYSBRA Championship categories offered on race day. For example, in 2019 the participants agreed to sub-divide this category and award champions for "Para Open Women" and "Para Open Men." Please contact me with any questions and/or suggestions. I'm flexible!
Eddy Merckx Equipment: Yes, this is a NYSBRA Championship Category! You may not be able to ride like him so the idea is to at least ride what he rode. However, since most of you probably don’t own steel frames, rat traps, and 32-spoke wheels, we’ll let you ride the same equipment that the juniors 9-14 can ride (see above). Don't let the little ones show you up! This means a mass-start legal bike (i.e., no aerobars, no cow horns) and wheels with at least 16-spokes and no wheel covers. We encourage standard road helmets, road jerseys, shorts with a real leather pad, and anything made of wool. We will allow but heckle you if you use a pointy helmet, skinsuit, and booties unless of course you just finished a previous event and didn’t have time to change because doing two events in a row is exactly what Eddy would do. He would also win both of them, so what are you afraid of? NOTE: I may split this field into more than one champ category if registration justifies it; e.g., into "Eddy
Merckz Men" and "Eddy Merckx Women."
Team Time Trial (TTT): This is not a championship event because the NYSBRA TTT Champs is 17July on Grand Island, near Buffalo. However, team TTs are a lot of fun! Focus on just the TTT or ride a second time with your friends! There are no prizes but we'll have podiums for up to nine categories based on team size (2, 3, and 4-rider teams) as well as gender mix (all men, all women, or mixed).
TTT start times will be planned to maximize time between events for anyone riding earlier in the day. No additional "second race" discount for TTT (it is already super cheap; although the early discounts apply and the max you'll pay is only $20!). All riders need to wear a bib number. Please call out your team name to the officials at the finish line to assist with scoring!
o 4 riders, time taken on 3rd rider
o 3 riders, time taken on 2nd rider
o 2 riders, time taken on 1st rider.
Awards: Podium ceremonies will take place approximately once an hour starting about 11am . I do them as soon as possible after results are final so you can get on the road home, so listen to the bullhorn in the parking lot! There will be two ceremonies for each field; the first ceremony is for the top three finishers overall, and then we'll have a NYS podium ceremony for the top 3 NY resident riders with annual licenses. For most fields all three riders on the two podiums will be the same. There are no prizes for the first podium but the latter ceremony will award Gold-Silver-Bronze NYSBRA Championship medals and have a photo opportunity to recognize our new State Champion standing on the top step wearing the NYSBRA championship jersey! Due to lack of funding from USA Cycling, NYSBRA can no longer provide championship jerseys for free. Instead, champions will receive an link to the Vie13 website to purchase their own jersey for ~$60 during the week immediately after the race. Jerseys
will then drop-ship directly to the champions within about 30 days.
Contact: Race Director- Jeff Poulin, [email protected]
If you've read this far, it is time to tell you that this is the last race that I am putting on. It has been fun, and I try to put on a good show for you all, but it is time to let it go. Thank you for supporting my events! Good luck on your ride!
Hotels and Directions: Recommended hotels are the Hampton Inn and Best Western Inn (formerly a Holiday Inn Express), both located at the Rt. 17c Owego exit about 7 miles east of the venue in Tioga Center (just follow Rt. 17c to the venue!).
West of Tioga Center: Take Route 17/I-86 east to Nichols exit. Go right at bottom of ramp, then right to go under Rt 17c, then right onto Rt 17c, and proceed 3 miles to Tioga Center.
East of Tioga Center: Take Route 17/I-86 west to Rt. 17c Owego exit. Follow signs to Rt. 17c west through downtown Owego and proceed ~7miles west to Tioga Center.
This event is sponsored by the New York Bicycle Racing Association (nysbra).
Peasantman is brought to you by First Knight Racing - managed by certified USAT Race Director/Official Joe McMahon. It's an officially sanctioned USA Triathlon event that takes place on the third Sunday of every August at Indian Pines Park in Penn Yan, right in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York.
Our own 'Steel Distances' are just slightly longer than traditional triathlon distances, due to a longer bike course.
Since 2013, Peasantman has contributed over $44,000 to several organizations in the Penn Yan area. Most of these organizations are present on race day helping to bring you this event!
THE CNY TRIATHLON CLUB PRESENTS
The 2026 Caz Triathlon
August 16th, 2025
The CNY Triathlon Club was formed in January 2000 to serve triathletes and other multisport enthusiasts of all abilities by providing support, education, group workouts, and events to encourage and promote triathlon as a sport that is part of a healthy lifestyle.
We have had kid's tri training in the past and are continuing with a kid's tri program. Parents are welcome to be involved and help run the kid's training. In the last two years we have been providing more support for high schoolers by adding a high School Sprint Wave at the Caz Tri. The sponsor, CNY Triathlon Club also can provide clothing, bikes and equipment for high schoolers. Girls have a special advantage as 40 universities and colleges now have NCAA Women's Triathlon teams and offer scholarships for female triathletes!
Donate: There is a high school triathlete program donation button where all donations will be directed toward high schools triathletes for nutrition and wellness training,, swim lessons, group training, equipment and more.
Most of that funding for these programs comes directly from individuals who have registered for the Cazenovia Triathlon! Cazenovia Tri is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the CNY Triathlon Club.
The Life Worth Living 5K Run and Walk at Abbott Farms is an event to raise awareness to prevent suicide.
The 5K course is open to all, whether looking for a competitive race or just a fun time. Certainly unique, the road and trial course will run through various areas on the farm. The 5K course will include the roads through the housing development behind Abbott Farms. The course also includes a very special memorial orchard remembering over 80 victims with local ties who lost their battle to suicide. Not your average race! Runners will be timed utilizing chips.
At Abbott Farms, there will be ice cream, bakery goods, berry picking and a variety of other family fun activities. And don't forget to visit the baby animals in the barnyard. The Cider House Grille will be open with a full menu of grilled entrees and treats. Abbotts is well known for providing lots of fun on the farm for families and kids!
The event is in memory of Zach Helfrich, a former employee of Abbotts. All who knew Zach remember his smile, sense of humor and kindness. Zach had just turned 19 and graduated Baker High School. He was headed to Virginia Tech and accepted into the prestigious Corps of Cadets, US Army ROTC. Military service was his lifelong dream. We were incredibly proud of him. Sadly, Zach unexpectedly took his life on the morning of August 16, 2019. Let's celebrate our love for Zach as well as others who lost their lives to suicide, at the Life Worth Living day at Abbotts. With your help, we can raise awareness to prevent other similar tragedies.
The Zach Helfrich Memorial Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to build awareness, support effective treatment programs and reduce the prevalence of suicide among young people in our communities. To date, we have raised over $170,000, all of which has stayed in our community to support programs to reduce suicides among our teenagers and young adults. Among other things, we have established an endowment in Zach Helfrich's name to support the Upstate Medical University's Psychiatry High Risk Program which is a highly effective outpatient treatment center for adolescents and young people at high risk of suicide. They have phenomenal success and are truly saving young lives. We are also supporting the new Mental Health Respite Program at Elmcrest Children's Center in Syracuse which provides residential care for children and teens in crisis.
PACKET PICK-UPS & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
Fleet Feet Syracuse - 5800 Bridge St, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Friday, August 14, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Abbott Farms - 3275 Cold Springs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Saturday, August 15, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP, Abbott Farms - Sunday, August 16, 2026 - Same-day Registration does not guarantee a shirt or medal
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Pound the Ground 5K Run/Walk for Veterans Outreach Center
Mendon Ponds Park (95 Douglas Rd, Honeoye Falls, NY) | Stewart Lodge
Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Registration Starts at 5pm. Race Starts at 6:30 PM
Virtual PTG 5K: August 20th - 23rd, 2026 (please see instructions below on how to submit your time)
Veterans Outreach Center is excited to be able to host the Pound the Ground 5K Run/Walk in-person and virtually this year! Lace up your running shoes and get ready to run, walk, or stroll for veterans!
Every step you take supports the men, women, and families served by Veterans Outreach Center of Rochester.
$25 Early Bird Registration starts April 1st until June 30th
$35 Registration from July 1st until Thursday, August 20th
$20 Registration for all Active Military and Veterans
$35 Virtual 5K Registration
Packet Pickup
TBD at Fleet Feet @ The Armory - 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620 - Once announced, If you can go to this packet pickup please do, to alleviate race day lines.
Race Day Packet Pickup on the day of the race starting at 5 PM in the Stewart Lodge
On-site registration available via Smartphone & credit card only. Race Day Registration closes at 6:00pm.
How the PTG 5K Event Works:
Participants who register by August 8th will receive a free cotton t-shirt (after this date, it will be first come/first serve)
Event bib & chip timing
Results provided online after the event
Swag Bag for registrants
Post-race snacks & water
How the PTG Virtual 5K Event Works:
Participants who register by August 8th are guaranteed a free cotton t-shirt
Virtual results can be submitted between 6:30PM, August 20th, and 11:59 PM, August 23rd
After completing your run/walk, submit your time here, & we'll make arrangements for you to pick up your swag bag containing fun goodies
If you are participating virtually, please contact Jarie Doberstein for your T-shirt/swag bag pick up. Jarie can be contacted at [email protected] or by calling 585.295.7810
Active Military & Veterans--You can join a team during registration for bragging rights of the best Branch in Rochester! The coveted Golden Boot is up for grabs again this year! Active duty military, active reservists, and veterans can sign up to run with members from their branch. The quickest team gets their branch name on the boot! Will anyone stop the Army from winning again this year?
If you are a company looking to join the Corporate Road Warrior category with multiple sign-ups? Contact Jarie Doberstein directly. We can work with you to get this accomplished.
To learn more about Pound the Ground, please contact Jarie Doberstein via [email protected] or at 585.295.7810.
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.