Finger Lakes 50s

The Finger Lakes 50s consists of 50-mile, 50K, and 25K trail races in the Finger Lakes National Forest in Hector, NY. Each distance is part of the Finger Lakes Runners Club Trail Circuit.

At the finish there will be a BBQ, awards, and a fun atmosphere to hang out. Camping is available in the Finger Lakes National Forest for race weekend.

All three races will use the same loop course, starting and finishing at the Potomac Group Campground located off Potomac Road within the Finger Lakes National Forest. The 50-mile and 50K races start at 6:30am and the 25K race starts at 8am.

The course is a 16.5-mile loop covering single-track trail (85%), grassy pastures (5%) complete with grazing cows and cow pies, and dirt and paved roads (10%). There is 1292 feet of climb per loop. The 25K runners complete a single loop, the 50K runners do two loops, and the 50 milers complete three loops plus a half-mile baby loop.

25K registrants can only complete the 25K race. However, those who register for the 50-mile or 50K races will have a choice of completing the 50 mile or 50K distances—after two loops (50K distance), you can decide to finish with the 50K distance or go on to do a third loop and a half-mile baby loop to complete the 50-mile distance.

50-mile and 50K registrants who only complete one loop (25K) will be a DNF. 50-mile and 50K registrants who decide to go on for a third loop but don’t finish will be a DNF.

Runners will encounter four fully stocked aid stations on the course.