Vale of Three Falls 5k | 10k | 15k

Event details

The Vale of Three Falls race takes place on May 17, 2026, at Letchworth State Park Parade Grounds. The event is held alongside the Sehgahunda Trail Marathon and Relay and uses the traditional Sehgahunda finish area at the Parade Grounds. Distances offered:

• Lower Falls 5K
• Middle Falls 10K
• Upper Falls 15K

Each distance is an out-and-back course along East Parade Grounds Road. The course uses a seasonal service road that is mainly stone, gravel, or broken asphalt and includes significant hills and multiple scenic overlooks with views of the Genesee River.

Course, services, and awards

Aid stations vary by distance: the 5K has one, the 10K has three, and the 15K has five. Both days of the race weekend feature cup-free aid stations. Participants in the 10K and 15K are required to carry personal hydration while on course. Post-race food and drinks are provided for all events.

Event shirts are included; each Vale of Three Falls race has a short sleeve shirt and shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed before May 1. Additional event apparel is noted for related Sehgahunda events. Packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet at The Armory in Rochester on May 14 and May 15, and on race day at the Parade Grounds. Parking is available at the Parade Grounds; the start and finish are within walking distance of each other.

Awards: the 5K awards overall male and female plus 10-year age group first places, the 10K awards the top five overall male and female, and the 15K awards the top three overall male and female. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.