Finger Lakes Runners Club

08/24/2026

After a hot and dry few months, the weather has started to cool down, summer vacations are over, and kids are going back to school. Now’s a great time to sign up for your fall races, so be sure to add the Parallel of Latitude 8-Hour Endurance Race & Relay to your schedule!

More info: https://fingerlakesrunners.org/race/parallel-of-latitude-2026/
Register: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132490
Volunteer: https://app.helperhelper.com/inst/1131/opportunity/566574

Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 for an 8-hour adventure along the scenic Jim Schug Trail starting at Dryden Lake Park. This event features a flat 3.45-mile out-and-back loop where you’ll complete as many loops as you can (or want!) between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Expect a fully stocked aid station, a fun, flexible, and social atmosphere, and the best music to amp you up for your next loop. There are no pace limits or cutoffs, and all abilities are welcome. Not sure you want to be out on the course for the whole 8 hours? Not a problem! Set a time, mileage, or fun goal instead and cheer on everyone else for the rest of the day.

To keep the fun going, the new features we added last year are coming back in 2026! The relay division (where participants can register in teams of 2 to 6 and take on the 8-hour challenge together), mini parallels of latitude in the last hour of the race to rack up even more mileage, and lifetime mileage recognition will continue to elevate your experience.

Registration is in advance only—no race-day sign-ups. Solo entry is $50 through midnight Tuesday, September 15, or $80 until registration closes. Relay team members pay $35 each (early), or $65 each closer to race day. Registration for both divisions closes at noon on Friday, September 25.

All solo finishers receive a custom concrete finisher stone while relay teams receive matching stones. Overall awards will be given in each gender category and to the top relay team for overall mileage. All stones will have the final mileage added to make it entirely unique to you or your team.

This year Parallel of Latitude has been chosen as an RRCA NY State Championship race. So in addition to the traditional PoL awards, RRCA awards will be given to male, female, and nonbinary open, and 40+, 50+, and 60+ winners.

Looking forward to seeing you in September!

08/21/2026

If you miss running cross country from high school—or you’ve always wondered why some people love the sport so much—join the FLRC/High Noon team as we race in the Pete Glavin Cross Country (PGXC) series this fall. Our team has runners of ages 11-80+.

Check out the flyer below for essential details, or find more information on the forum https://forum.fingerlakesrunners.org/t/run-cross-country-with-flrc-high-noon-this-fall/10332 and the website https://fingerlakesrunners.org/pgxc-teams/

08/21/2026

Please join us for fun, food, and friends! FLRC will be hosting the FLRC 2026 Annual Picnic from 6–9 PM on Thursday, September 17, at the Treman State Park North Shelter (the first one you get to when driving in). It’s an opportunity for the club to show our appreciation for our awesome board, race directors, volunteers, and members.

RSVP: https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=421179
Google Maps link to North Shelter: https://goo.gl/maps/pwuu77RHXZWkPkidA
Fittnell BBQ: https://www.fittnellbarbeque.com/
Carpool: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/vab82o
Volunteer: https://app.helperhelper.com/inst/1131/opportunity/587017

You get to eat tasty food and socialize with your fellow runners (without getting all sweaty) while we share details about what the club is doing, what’s up with the board, check in on the Trail Circuit and the FLRC Challenge (both of which will still be underway, so no awards at this event), and more. We’ll have club swag for sale along with a swap table where you can give away running-related stuff and pick up things brought by others. Bring the whole family—it’s a kid-friendly event. (And if you have lawn games for the kids, bring them!)

We need to deliver a head count by September 3 so our caterer, Fittnell BBQ, can determine how much food to order. The picnic dinner is free, though there is a $10 NYS Parks parking fee—carpool to cut costs and combat climate change. We’ll also have beer and non-alcoholic beverages, along with dessert. There are bathrooms near the pavilion.

Please RSVP in Webscorer if you’re coming, with how many people will be in your party. We can use setup and breakdown help, plus assistance with a few other tasks—please sign up in Helper Helper.

Thanks for RSVPing soon, and we hope to see you there!

08/19/2026

Looking for a September goal race for the whole family? Join us for the classic Ithaca 5&10 on Sunday, September 13!

More info: https://fingerlakesrunners.org/race/ithaca-5-10-2026/
Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Ithaca/ITHACA5and10RoadRace
Volunteer: https://app.helperhelper.com/inst/1131/opportunity/583769

Ithaca’s oldest road race features a flat, fast loop through the Fall Creek neighborhood, starting and finishing at Ithaca High School. Run the loop once for the 5K or twice for the 10K. Younger runners can get in on the fun too with a free 1-mile Fun Run for kids.

All 5K and 10K finishers will receive a custom medal, and FLRC awards will be presented in multiple age groups. New tech-fabric Ithaca 5&10 shirts are also available for purchase during registration while supplies last.

Not running? We’d love your help! If your friends or family are coming to watch, encourage them to join the fun by volunteering.

Register today and join us for one of FLRC’s longest-running traditions!

08/18/2026

Just a quick reminder about Saturday’s Fascia Release workshop at Stewart Park - it’s free, but please RSVP using the details below!

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08/14/2026

If you’re thinking about running the Two Hollows Monster Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, August 30th, be sure to sign up before the price goes up at the end of the day on Wednesday, August 19th.

More info: https://fingerlakesrunners.org/race/monster-marathon-2026/
Register: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=133971
Volunteer: https://app.helperhelper.com/inst/1131/opportunity/572386

If you’re looking for an affordable trail marathon on some of the most beautiful trails in our area, this one is for you! Sign up now for only $50, but the entry fee goes up to $75 if you wait until after August 19.

Registration will remain open until the end of the day on Friday, August 28th. There is no same-day registration available.

And remember, if you’re not running, there’s always volunteering! We still need to fill many spots, so please visit our Helper Helper page if you’re available to help.

08/13/2026

Building on last year’s successful session with over 25 people attending, Brooklyn Strength founder (and Ithaca summer runner) Cadence Dubus is back in town teaching her signature Fascia Release™ workshop on Saturday, 8/22, from 10 AM-11AM at Stewart Park. The workshop is free and open to all, but please register so we can get a head count. Meet at the bocce pits near the large pavilion; there’s plenty of parking nearby.

Brooklyn Strength: https://brooklynstrength.com/
More info: https://brooklynstrength.com/fascia-release
Register: https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=442608
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NkCT4Bnp883p7pn86

In this workshop, Cadence will tailor exercises to the specific needs of runners. We’ll lengthen tight hip flexors and soften tired hamstrings (you might even touch your toes by the end!). We’ll open the rib cage, an often neglected area for runners where much of our upper body power originates, and finish by gently focusing on our hard-working feet. You’ll learn easy techniques you can keep up with on your own, and get answers to nagging knee, ankle, and hip pain. By the end, you’ll have a better idea of how to relieve and prevent pain, injury, and chronic tightness so you can feel more flexible and agile going forward.

Wear comfortable clothes—running clothes are fine—and bring a foam roller. If you have a tennis ball, bring that too for your feet and other hard-to-reach areas. We’ll be outside on the grass, so a yoga mat might also be welcome.

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08/03/2026

Just a quick reminder to register for Wednesday evening’s Forge the Gorge 3 mile and 8 mile trail race at Fillmore Glen State Park in Moravia. Registration closes two hours before the 6 PM start time, and there is no onsite registration. Check out the carpool page if you need or can give a ride!

We need volunteers! We’re still looking for volunteers to serve as course marshals, help with bib pickup, and sweep the course. Please sign up today to help us put on a great race!

More info: https://fingerlakesrunners.org/race/forge-the-gorge-2026/
Register: https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=420028
Volunteer: https://app.helperhelper.com/inst/1131/opportunity/583772
Carpool: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/3wuabi

07/31/2026

Calling all runners, jumpers, and throwers! Due to the rescheduling and wet weather earlier this week, Trackapalooza registration is pretty low, and everything at a track meet is more fun with more competitors.

So recruit your friends and sign up today for Trackapalooza, FLRC’s summer track invitational. Registration closes on Friday at 5 PM and there is no day-of-meet registration. The meet will take place at Ithaca High School on Saturday, August 1, beginning at 9 AM.

More info: https://fingerlakesrunners.org/trackapalooza
Register: https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=421178
Track leaderboard: https://track.fingerlakesrunners.org/
Volunteer: https://app.helperhelper.com/inst/1131/opportunity/587008
FAQs & First-Timer Guide: https://fingerlakesrunners.org/flrc-racing-faqs-first-timer-guide/

Check the meet page for all the details, but here are the key bits:

*Events: Choose from six individual running events, ranging from the 100m to the 5000m, high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put, and discus. For experienced hurdlers, we’re adding the 100m hurdles for women and the 110m hurdles for men (thanks to the SOAR Running Club and the Groton Project Running Club for managing the field events). We’ll also have a 4x200m relay that you’ll sign up for at the meet.
*Volunteer: If you’re not running or only want to do one event, we need a few more field event helpers. Volunteers get a brightly colored T-shirt and post-meet ice cream. To volunteer, please sign up in Helper Helper.
*New to track? If you’ve never run a track meet before, or never run one of ours, check out our FLRC Racing: FAQs & First-Timer Guide. Additional questions? Just ask!

Looking forward to seeing lots of you at the Ithaca High School track on Saturday!

07/29/2026

Our next trail race, Forge the Gorge 3 mile and 8 mile, will be held on Wednesday, August 5, at Fillmore Glen State Park. Please register soon so that we can plan for the post-race pizza party!

The “gorge-ous” course winds along wooded trails on the north and south rims of the Fillmore Glen Gorge, dropping into the gorge and crisscrossing the creek over a series of bridges. The trail race offers two distances: the 8-mile course includes two scenic, partially overlapping loops, whereas the 3-mile course peels off the long course halfway and heads straight to the finish.

More info: https://fingerlakesrunners.org/race/forge-the-gorge-2026/
Register: https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=420028
Volunteer: https://app.helperhelper.com/inst/1131/opportunity/583772
Carpool: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/3wuabi
FLRC Trail Circuit: https://fingerlakesrunners.org/flrc-trail-circuit/
FLRC Trail Circuit Leaderboard: https://trailcircuit.fingerlakesrunners.org/

The start times will be staggered, with the 8-milers starting at 6 PM and the 3-milers starting at 6:15 PM.

Both distances count toward the 2026 FLRC Trail Circuit standings—check the leaderboard to see where you stand!

We encourage carpooling to help fight climate change and save on the Fillmore Glen parking fees—register to drive or ride if you can.

We also need a few more volunteers! We’re especially looking for course marshals, aid station volunteers, and help at the registration table. If you’re not running—or are coming to cheer on a friend or family member—please sign up in Helper Helper. Thanks!