Experience the “Grand Canyon of the East”
Visit the place that USAToday has considered the #1 State Park in America and the #1 Attraction in the state of New York through these scenic 10 Mile and 5k races. These races run along closed roads on the southeastern rim of the Genesee River Gorge in Letchworth State Park. The park offers a wide variety of activities and sites to see before or after the races as well.
Location: | Parade Grounds @ Letchworth State Park, Portage, NY |
Date: | September 26, 2021 |
Terrain: | Paved and Un-Paved Roads, Hilly |
Difficulty: | Challenging |
Typical Weather: | 46-70 degrees |
Course Type: | Out & Back |
Race Start Times: | 8:00 – 8:15 AM |
Registration Opens: | June 17, 2021 |
Stroller Friendly: | No |
Pet Friendly: | No |
Pricing
10 Mile
Opening: $55 (June 17 – June 20)
Early: $65 (June 21 – July 4)
Regular: $80 (July 5 – August 31)
Late: $90 (September 1 – September 12)
5K
Opening: $30 (June 17 – June 20)
Early: $35 (June 21 – July 4)
Regular: $40 (July 5 – August 31)
Late: $45 (September 1 – September 12)
Course Maps


Race Packets
All race packets will be shipped. Participants can expect to receive them by September 19th.
Travel
Lodging Options (Distance from Start/Finish Area)
Hotels & Vacation Rentals
- Genesee Falls Inn (1.6 miles)
- Bottle Tree Bed & Breakfast (3.2 miles)
- Glen Iris Inn (3.5 miles)
- Colonial Inn (3.5 miles)
- Letchworth Parkside Lodge (4.0 miles)
- Letchworth Farm Bed & Breakfast (4.6 miles)
- Country Inn & Suites (16.5 miles)
- Microtel Inn & Suites (17.5 miles)
- Quality Inn (23.1 miles)
- Hampton Inn Geneseo (23.4 miles)
Campgrounds
- Adventure Bound (5.3 miles)
- Woodstream Campsite (9.1 miles)
- The Ridge Campground (11.3 miles)
Flights
Check for flights into these regional airports:
International
- Greater Rochester International Airport – ROC (54.4 miles)
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport – BUF (57.3 miles)
Regional
- Hornell Municipal Airport (26.6 miles)
- Wellsville Municipal Airport (40.3 miles)
- Genesee County Airport (40.3 miles)
Local Attractions
- Upper Falls (2.8 Miles)
- Balloons Over Letchworth (3.4 miles)
- Middle Falls (3.8 miles)
- Inspiration Point (4.1 miles)
- Humphrey Nature Center (4.4 miles)
- The Bridge Across The River (6.2 miles)
- Lower Falls (5.7 miles)
- Deer Run Winery (29.7 miles)
- Eagle Crest Vineyards (32.3 miles)
- Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery (44.4 miles)