Black Diamond Express Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sun 23rd August 2026 - Sun 30th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Mendon, New York
- Price $38.10 - $91.10
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of running at the Black Diamond Express Half Marathon & 5K, taking place in the picturesque Mendon, New York, from August 23 to August 30, 2026. This exciting event features a scenic, flat out-and-back course along the historic Lehigh Valley Trail, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers. The Half Marathon kicks off at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:20 AM, allowing participants to enjoy the beautiful surroundings while supporting the Mendon Foundation, a vital local land trust.
Runners can look forward to fantastic perks, including long-sleeve shirts or mugs for the first 150 registrants, refreshing snacks, and collectible ceramic medals for Half Marathon finishers, along with lapel pins for 5K participants. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, a virtual option is available, allowing you to complete the race within a week after the official date. Join us for an unforgettable day of community, competition, and celebration of health and wellness!
Runners can look forward to fantastic perks, including long-sleeve shirts or mugs for the first 150 registrants, refreshing snacks, and collectible ceramic medals for Half Marathon finishers, along with lapel pins for 5K participants. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, a virtual option is available, allowing you to complete the race within a week after the official date. Join us for an unforgettable day of community, competition, and celebration of health and wellness!
Organiser's Description
BLACK DIAMOND EXPRESS HALF MARATHON & 5K TO BENEFIT THE MENDON FOUNDATION - MENDON, NEW YORK'S LOCAL LAND TRUST AND DEVELOPER/MAINTAINER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY TRAIL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MONROE COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT.
_(INCLUDING VIRTUAL OPTION, WITH OPTION TO COMPLETE RACE WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER RACE DAY.)_
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026 LEHIGH VALLEY TRAIL, RT. 251, MENDON, NY
HALF MARATHON STARTS: 8:00AM
5K STARTS: 8:20AM
COURSE: FLAT, SCENIC OUT & BACK COURSE ALONG THE HISTORIC LEHIGH VALLEY TRAIL
ADDITIONAL SECTIONS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY TRAIL HAVE BEEN RESURFACED!
START & END LOCATION: MENDON YOUTH BASEBALL FIELDS (HTTPS://GOO.GL/MAPS/8ZONARYJ95Q [https://goo.gl/maps/8ZoNAryJ95q])
Half Marathon course is USATF Certified - NY17052JG
INCLUDES
* Long sleeved (unisex) t-shirt OR mug guaranteed to the first 150 (combined) by Sunday, August 2nd. (Once sizes are gone after August 2nd we are out of shirts!)
* Refreshments and healthy snacks.
* Collectible ceramic medals for Half Marathon finishers, collectible ceramic lapel pins for 5K finishers.
* Once again, we are offering Virtual Half Marathon and 5K events! Run the distance within a week after the live race date, and we will mail your selected t-shirt or mug, and a medal (HM) or lapel pin (5K). You can download the race certificate post race and enter your time on the website.
AWARDS
* HALF MARATHON: TOP 5 (non virtual) Male & Female Cash or Gift awards; plus collectible Race Water Bottles for top 3 in age groups 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
* All Half Marathon finishers will receive our beautiful, collectible ceramic finishers medal!
* 5K: TOP 5 (non virtual) Male & Female Cash or Gift awards; plus collectible Race Water Bottles for top 3 in age groups 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
* All 5K finishers will receive our beautiful, collectible ceramic lapel pin!
OFFICIAL SITE & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please visit: https://mendonfoundation.org/black-diamond-express-races/ for more detailed information and answers to your Frequently Asked Questions [https://mendonfoundation.org/black-diamond-express-race-faqs/].
_(INCLUDING VIRTUAL OPTION, WITH OPTION TO COMPLETE RACE WITHIN ONE WEEK AFTER RACE DAY.)_
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026 LEHIGH VALLEY TRAIL, RT. 251, MENDON, NY
HALF MARATHON STARTS: 8:00AM
5K STARTS: 8:20AM
COURSE: FLAT, SCENIC OUT & BACK COURSE ALONG THE HISTORIC LEHIGH VALLEY TRAIL
ADDITIONAL SECTIONS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY TRAIL HAVE BEEN RESURFACED!
START & END LOCATION: MENDON YOUTH BASEBALL FIELDS (HTTPS://GOO.GL/MAPS/8ZONARYJ95Q [https://goo.gl/maps/8ZoNAryJ95q])
Half Marathon course is USATF Certified - NY17052JG
INCLUDES
* Long sleeved (unisex) t-shirt OR mug guaranteed to the first 150 (combined) by Sunday, August 2nd. (Once sizes are gone after August 2nd we are out of shirts!)
* Refreshments and healthy snacks.
* Collectible ceramic medals for Half Marathon finishers, collectible ceramic lapel pins for 5K finishers.
* Once again, we are offering Virtual Half Marathon and 5K events! Run the distance within a week after the live race date, and we will mail your selected t-shirt or mug, and a medal (HM) or lapel pin (5K). You can download the race certificate post race and enter your time on the website.
AWARDS
* HALF MARATHON: TOP 5 (non virtual) Male & Female Cash or Gift awards; plus collectible Race Water Bottles for top 3 in age groups 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
* All Half Marathon finishers will receive our beautiful, collectible ceramic finishers medal!
* 5K: TOP 5 (non virtual) Male & Female Cash or Gift awards; plus collectible Race Water Bottles for top 3 in age groups 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
* All 5K finishers will receive our beautiful, collectible ceramic lapel pin!
OFFICIAL SITE & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please visit: https://mendonfoundation.org/black-diamond-express-races/ for more detailed information and answers to your Frequently Asked Questions [https://mendonfoundation.org/black-diamond-express-race-faqs/].
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt or Mug
Sun 23rd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$91.10
CLOSED -
5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt or Mug
Sun 23rd August 2026 (8:20AM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt or Mug
$38.10
CLOSED -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt or Mug
$69.90
CLOSED
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