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Finger Lakes 50S

Alpine, United States • 4 Jul 2026

Event Details

The Finger Lakes 50s is a trail running event offering three distances: 50 miles, 50K (approx. 32.9 miles), and 25K (approx. 16.5 miles). The races take place in the Finger Lakes National Forest in Hector, New York.

Course Information

All races use the same loop course, starting and finishing at the Potomac Group Campground within the forest. The loop is 16.5 miles long and consists of:

  • Single-track trail (85%)
  • Grassy pastures (5%)
  • Dirt and paved roads (10%)

Each loop has 1,292 feet of elevation gain. The 25K is one loop, the 50K is two loops, and the 50 miler is three loops plus a half-mile addition. The course includes four fully stocked aid stations.

Race Weekend

The event is part of the Finger Lakes Runners Club Trail Circuit. After the finish, there is a BBQ and awards ceremony. Camping is available in the Finger Lakes National Forest for the weekend. There is a waitlist system for registration, and invites from the waitlist are managed through the Ultra Signup platform. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Alpine

Race information

Website Registration
50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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