Some More Fall Distance Delights on the Web:

Sept .17: Dutchess County Classic
Oct. 8: SteamTown Marathon
Oct. 15: Hudson-Mohawk Marathon
              Toronto Marathon
Oct. 22: Niagarathon
Nov. 5: Red Baron Half Marathon

And Even More Race Previews:

2000 Police Pursuit Series Races include: Lee Barta 5K , Binghamton (July 22); Pud's Run 5K, Ithaca (Aug. 27); and Pit Run 10K, Oneonta (Oct. 1). For information, call 772-7017.

The Elmira Savings Bank Y-Athlon Site: Park Station Recreation Center, Erin (near Horseheads) Date: Aug. 6, 9 a.m. Events: half-mile lake swim, 18-mile bike, 5-mile cross country trail run -- individual and three-person team competition. Cost: $35 individual; $45 per team. Contact: Rich Micelotta, Chemung County YMCA, 425 Penna. Ave., Elmira, N.Y. 14904; call 733-7656. Perks: This is a very nice triathlon for rookies; it also fields some national-class tri-and duathletes. Don't want to do all three events? The team race is fun for everyone; very low-key.

The 23rd Tromptown Runs -- 5K and Half Marathon Date: Aug. 10 in DeRuyter Time: 6:15 p.m. Cost: $5 pre Aug. 7; $7 race evening; $12 max. per family. Contact: Connie Skeele, East Lake Rd., DeRuyter, NY 13052. Perks: Great food at the fireman's carnival; tons of awards; family team competition. A beloved tradition (with a great new website at www.tromptownrun.com for those folks who've ever wondered what "Tromptown" actually was!)

RRCA Women's 5K Race Date: Aug. 12; Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool Time: 9 a.m. Cost: $15 race day Contact: Mickey Piscitelli, 124 Meyers Rd., Liverpool, N.Y. 13088; call (315) 451-7156. Perks: This is a fabulous race: flat and fast; lots of amenities, including very classy T-shirts, and usually a first-rate field. of runners. Sponsored by our friends, the Syracuse Chargers.

Groton Labor Day 5K Date: Sept. 4, Groton Central School Time 9:30 a.m. Cost: $10 scholastic/$12 open registration prior to Aug. 26; $12/$16 after Aug. 26 Contact: Scott Weeks, Groton Central School District, 400 Peru Road, Groton NY 13073 or e-mail him at runner1@clarityconnect.com