Finger Lakes Runners Club Western New York Ultra Series

The 2005 Western New York Ultra Series begins in April, and includes two FLRC-supported races. The full calendar is given below; for more information, visit the official web-site www.wny-ultra.org.

Apr 17, Sunday, 8:00 am: 25th Anniversary BPAC Six-Hour Distance Classic; Race #1

Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY

Run & walk as far as you can; 1.77 mi. certified road loop in Delaware Park. $25 by Apr 16, $30 race day. www.wny-ultra.org/bpac. Contact: Carl Pegels, 150-D Arielle Court, Buffalo, NY 14221; (716)689–9018; E-mail: cpegels@buffalo.edu.

May 22, Sunday, 8:00 am: 7th Annual Highland Forest 1-2-3 (ultra is 30 miles); Race #2

Highland Forest Park near Fabius, NY

30 miles (three loops) on trails (10 & 20 mile nonultra options). $10 ($15 after May 14, $20 race day). www.syracusechargers.org/highland123. Contact: Mark Driscoll (315)449–9615 after 7 pm; E-mail: mdriscol@mailbox.syr.edu.

Jul 2, Saturday, 6:30 am: 17th Annual Finger Lakes Fifties (50 miles); Race #3

Finger Lakes National Forest near Hector, NY

50 miles (four loops on forest trails, roads & pastures (25 & 50K options). $40 ($50 after June 27). www.fingerlakesrunners.org/races/forms/Fifties.html. Contact: Joe Reynolds (607)564–1804; E-mail: flnf10155@yahoo.com.

Oct 8, Saturday, 7:00 am: 3rd Annual Canandaigua Lake (50 miles); Race #4

Canandaigua, NY

One big lap around the most beautiful Finger Lake. Scenic roads, including renowned Bopple Hill. $50 ($70 after Sep 24). www.canandaiguaultra.org. Contact: Tom Perry (585)388–5270; E-mail: info@canandaiguaultra.org.

Nov 5, Saturday, 8:00 am: 11th Mendon Trail Runs (50K); Race #5

Pittsford, NY

Five loops on trails in Mendon Ponds Park (5K, 10K, 20K nonultra options). 1100 feet of climb per 10K loop. $8 ($10 after Nov 1). roc.us.orienteering.org. Contact: Larry Zygo (585)225–0733; E-mail: Lzygo@aol.com.