Race Description
Run one big road loop around the most beautiful Finger Lake in Western New York. The course is mostly flat to rolling roads with several major climbs, including the locally famous Bopple Hill.
Race Day Procedures
Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup Friday, October 10 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM @ Project Lean Nation (107 Eastern Blvd, Canandaigua)
Same-day packet pickup starts at 5:30 AM @ FLCC Ewing Atrium (3325 Marvin Sands Dr, Canandaigua)
- Get your bib and your shirt
- Put any drop bags in bins labeled with aid station names
Start
Be at the start line 10 minutes prior to your starting time for last-minute instructions.
Rules of the Road
- Use the sidewalk if one is available. After the start, runners will be directed to the sidewalk along Lakeshore Dr and will remain on paths through the City of Canandaigua.
- If a sidewalk is not available, use the left shoulder facing traffic. No roads are closed for the race.
- Yield to all traffic even if you have the right of way. Vehicles are big and solid; runners are small and squishy.
- Be considerate of any other pedestrians. The sidewalks and shoulders are not closed for the race, so we'll be sharing.
- Follow instructions of any police or road marshals, particularly at road crossings.
- All runners and pacers on roads before sunrise or after sunset are required to wear high visibility garments such as reflective running vests or reflective running clothing. This applies to all early starters plus anyone who expects to be on the road past 6:30PM. Unlike previous years, the race shirt is not reflective, so all runners should bring their own gear.
Time Limits
The only time limit that will be enforced is the 7:30 PM cutoff at the finish. Prior to that point it is the athlete's responsibility to determine if they will be able to make the cutoff. As a guide, these are the rough times that an athlete should be leaving each aid station if they are running a consistent pace. Anyone entering an aid station after these times risks not making the cutoff and aid stations may no longer be staffed.
| Aid Station | Name | Miles from start | Early Start | Regular Start |
| 50 Mile Start | 0.00 | 6:30 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 1 | Pump Station | 4.61 | 7:41 AM | 8:36 AM |
| 2 | Onanda Park | 9.44 | 8:56 AM | 9:45 AM |
| 3 | Seneca Point | 13.09 | 9:53 AM | 10:38 AM |
| 4 | Bopple Hill | 15.71 | 10:34 AM | 11:15 AM |
| 5 | Red Garage | 20.29 | 11:45 AM | 12:21 PM |
| 6 | Sunnyside | 24.38 | 12:49 PM | 1:20 PM |
| 7 | Sunnyside | 27.42 | 1:36 PM | 2:04 PM |
| 8 | Middlesex | 31.76 | 2:44 PM | 3:06 PM |
| 9 | Vine Valley | 35.71 | 3:45 PM | 4:03 PM |
| 10 | Bare Hill | 38.42 | 4:28 PM | 4:42 PM |
| 11 | Arnold Road | 42.90 | 5:37 PM | 5:46 PM |
| 12 | Kipp Road | 46.67 | 6:36 PM | 6:40 PM |
| 13 | Finish | 50.10 | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
Course
Aid Stations
- There will be 11 aid stations along the course, including one that will be available twice, for a total of 12 possible stops.
- All tations will offer water, lemon-lime Skratch Labs Hydration, soda, and a selection of Gu Energy gels.
- Stations will also have a selection of food that will vary by location. This will include fruit, cookies, salty snacks, and candy. Items like quesedillas and warm broth will become available later in the day.
- Select stations will be offering good stuff from local businesses like Project Lean Nation, Plenty the Bakery, and Old School Cafe.
| Aid Station | Name | Coordinates & Google map | Miles from prior AS | Miles from start | Restroom | Porta-potty | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Start | 0.0 | Yes | ||||
| 1 | Pump Station | 42.845048, -77.280421 | 4.7 | 4.7 | |||
| 2 | Onanda Park | 42.782763, -77.315304 | 4.8 | 9.5 | Yes | Yes | |
| 3 | Seneca Point | 42.739786, -77.344472 | 3.6 | 13.1 | |||
| 4 | Bopple Hill | 42.712313, -77.371790 | 2.6 | 15.7 | Yes | ||
| 5 | Red Garage | 42.651607, -77.370083 | 4.1 | 19.8 | Yes* | Yes | |
| 6 | Sunnyside | 42.661101, -77.331918 | 4.6 | 24.4 | Yes | ||
| 7 | Sunnyside | 42.661101, -77.331918 | 2.9 | 27.3 | Yes | ||
| 8 | Middlesex | 42.707579, -77.278639 | 4.3 | 31.6 | Yes | Yes | |
| 9 | Vine Valley | 42.723549, -77.326722 | 4.0 | 35.6 | Yes | ||
| 10 | Bare Hill | 42.746866, -77.295932 | 2.7 | 38.3 | Yes | ||
| 11 | Arnold Road | 42.779499, -77.249570 | 4.5 | 42.8 | Yes | ||
| 12 | Kipp Road | 42.821867, -77.229734 | 3.7 | 46.5 | |||
| 13 | Finish | 3.6 | 50.1 | Yes | |||
| * Porta-potty available at the 50k start at approximately 19 miles. | |||||||
Drop Bags
Athletes have the option to provide their own drop bags at check-in that will be transported to four of the aid stations. Some suggestions for things you might want to have in your drop bags, include:
- Extra shoes and/or socks in drop bag 1 (AS 2 Onanda Park). At around 2 miles you will be running through a grassy section that could be wet from rain or dew.
- Reflective gear in drop bag 4 (AS 10 Bare Hill). All runners and their pacers are required to wear reflective gear on the course after 6:30 PM.
Pacers & Crew
Pacers are allowed starting at AS 9 - Vine Valley (mile 35.6). Pacers must follow race rules including:
- Register and sign a waiver, either online or in-person at check-in.
- Provide their own transportation to Vine Valley.
- Follow the rules of the road by always running in the left hand shoulder facing traffic and following any directions of marshals and officials.
- Pacers can not "mule", by carrying food, water, or gear for their runner.
Crew, family, and friends are all welcome. However, to keep everyone safe, athletes should make their crew aware of all race rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in the disqualification of their athlete.
- Do not drive or cycle alongside the runners.
- Do not park on the shoulders of State Route 21, State Route 245, or Middle Rd. Do not park along roads within 100 yards of aid stations. The Athlete Handbook has more information on where crew can safely park.
- Crew can provide aid at any point along the course, but are strongly encouraged to do so at the established aid stations. If providing aid outside an aid station, crew must be parked in a safe area away that does not block traffic or the race course.
