Welcome! Our Newcomer’s Guide to Running in Ithaca will give you the lowdown on clubs, courses, races, and recommendations for all things running. Come to FLRC’s weeknight workouts to combine running and socializing. Looking to recapture the magic of high school cross-country or learn what team running is like? Join our PGXC cross-country teams and race with us this fall. Show your club pride with custom shirts, caps, or swag from our store. Finally, don’t miss all the great race photos—probably including you!—in our community-driven photo library.

Upcoming Races

Parallel of Latitude 2025
8:00am Sat Sep 27
Dryden Lake Park, Dryden NY | Trail

How many miles can you complete in 8 hours on this 3.45-mile out-and-back course on Dryden’s flat, scenic Jim Schug Trail?

Danby Down & Dirty 2025
9:00am Sat Oct 11
Danby State Forest | Trail

Enjoy Danby State Forest’s autumn leaves, singletrack trails, and spectacular views in FLRC’s final trail race of the year.

Turkey Trot 2025
9:00am Thu Nov 27
Ithaca High School | Road

Try to hit your predicted time in this Ithaca Thanksgiving Day tradition. Donations benefit Loaves and Fishes to help fight hunger in our community!

Hartshorne Masters Mile 2026
9:00am Sat Jan 17
Barton Hall, Cornell University | Track

Numerous American age group records have been set in this venerable race, where everyone who enters is treated like an elite.

Super Frosty Loomis 2026
10:00am Sat Feb 07
Hammond Hill Road parking lot, Dryden NY | Trail

Strap on your snowshoes and conquer the cold on Hammond Hill in the Ithaca area’s only snowshoe race.

Skunk Cabbage Classic 2026
9:00am Sun Mar 29
Barton Hall, Cornell University | Road

FLRC’s spring road race sends up to 1,000 runners coursing through Ellis Hollow just as the skunk cabbages emerge.

Finger Lakes 50s 2026
6:30am Sat Jul 04
Hector, NY | Trail

Go long (25K), longer (50K), or longest (50M) in this internationally recognized ultramarathon at the Finger Lakes National Forest in Hector, NY.

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