9 Hours for 9 Lives Ultra
Manchester, United States • 6 Jun 2026
9 Hours for 9 Lives Ultra
The 9 Hours for 9 Lives Ultra is a running and walking event held at Fish's Farm Market in Shortsville, New York. Participants navigate a course consisting of 1.52 mile loops around an active produce farm. The terrain includes a variety of surfaces such as grass, dirt, and wooded trails. Runners may encounter hills, mild ruts, and potentially mud depending on recent weather conditions.
The event structure allows individuals to complete as many loops as they choose within the designated timeframe. The course passes through the farm grounds, where resident golden retrievers and barn cats are present. Facilities on-site include portable toilets and a stocked aid station providing standard race refreshments. Participants are permitted to bring personal aid supplies and chairs to set up along the course.
Professional timing services are utilized to track progress throughout the day. Hand-crafted medals are provided to all participants, and prizes are awarded to top performers. The event also features raffles to support Colony Caregivers, an organization that provides spay, neuter, and healthcare services for feral and colony cats in Ontario County. During the event, the farm's greenhouses are open to the public, coinciding with the local strawberry season. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.