Greek Peak Running Festival

Virgil, United States • 13 Sep 2026

Greek Peak Running Festival

The inaugural Greek Peak Running Festival takes place at the Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland, New York. This event features a selection of trail races hosted on woodchip paths and mountain slopes, incorporating significant elevation changes and views of the surrounding area. The festival is designed as a family-friendly gathering with activities held at the base of the mountain.

Participants can choose from several distances and formats:

  • 25k: A mountain trail race consisting of multiple ascents and descents.
  • 10k: A two-loop course featuring mountain terrain and at least one water station.
  • 5k: A single-loop mountain course with uphill sections.
  • Uphill 1k Run: A direct ascent up the steeper Iliad slope, covering 1,000 feet of elevation.
  • Doggo 5k: A canicross-style run for participants with leashed dogs.
  • Night Time 10k: A nocturnal version of the two-loop course requiring headlamps.
  • Night Time 5k: A nocturnal version of the single-loop course requiring headlamps.
  • 1 Mile Kids Run: A marked course for children aged 12 and under.

The venue offers additional amenities including an indoor waterpark and a mountain coaster. Following the races, participants can gather at the Trax Pub & Grill, which features a large outdoor deck at the base of the mountain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

25 km
25k
10 km
Night Time 10k
10 km
10k
5 km
Night Time 5k
5 km
Doggo 5k
5 km
1 Mile Kids Run
Uphill 1k Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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