Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon
- Date Sun 8th June 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Ithaca, New York
- Price $140.03
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon on Sunday, June 8, 2025, set against the stunning backdrop of Ithaca, Tompkins County. This scenic race promises an unforgettable experience for both seasoned runners and enthusiastic first-timers. Starting at Trumansburg High School, participants will navigate through the charming streets of Trumansburg before making their way towards the breathtaking Taughannock Falls State Park.
Runners will enjoy a delightful course that includes the picturesque Black Diamond Rail Trail, culminating in a fast and thrilling final mile along the serene Cayuga Lake, finishing at Cass Park. With five aid stations along the route and a delicious post-race meal from Fittnell Farms Catering, this event is not just about the race—it's about community and celebration! Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the most beautiful half marathons in the country! Mark your calendar and prepare for an incredible day of running and camaraderie!
Runners will enjoy a delightful course that includes the picturesque Black Diamond Rail Trail, culminating in a fast and thrilling final mile along the serene Cayuga Lake, finishing at Cass Park. With five aid stations along the route and a delicious post-race meal from Fittnell Farms Catering, this event is not just about the race—it's about community and celebration! Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the most beautiful half marathons in the country! Mark your calendar and prepare for an incredible day of running and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
It's been fun to offer our returners new courses and formats which have highlighted different parts of Ithaca and its surrounding communities. And, first timers, what hopefully will be another day running one of the most beautiful and finest half marathons in the Country. 2025 will be no different. Here's what we're planning:
We'll again start stage from Trumansburg High School, with a slight tweak with start line on South St. From South St, runners will take a left onto Main St to start a weave through downtown Trumansburg's rolling before beginning to head for Ithaca. They'll pass through the upper tip of Taughannock Falls State Park before reaching the head of the Black Diamond Rail Trail. From there it'll be a steady descent along the hard packed gravel surface to arrive back in Ithaca. Once you emerge it'll be a, hopefully, fast final mile, running north along the Cayuga Lake for a finish in Cass Park.
Note: Course configuration may change.
2025 COURSE FORMAT / HIGHLIGHTS:
* 2025 INTERACTIVE COURSE MAP CAN BE VIEWED HERE
* https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2935977?units=miles
* START ON SOUTH ST IN TRUMANSBURG, NY
* FINISH ALONG THE BASE OF CAYUGA LAKE IN CASS PARK IN ITHACA
* USE OF THE BLACK DIAMOND RAIL TRAIL
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
* EACH RUNNER WILL RECEIVE 5 AID STATIONS ON COURSE
* DELICIOUS POST-RACE FOOD IN TO-GO FORMAT FROM FITTNELL FARMS CATERING
* EVENT TECH-TEE (ONLY GUARANTEED TO THOSE REGISTERING BEFORE MAY 1ST)
* EVENT FINISHER'S MEDAL AND BOTTLE
* ALL ELSE THAT GOES INTO THE EVENT INCLUDING YOUR HELP IN ALLOWING US TO DONATE BACK TO MULTIPLE ENTITIES EACH YEAR INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS, PARKS, AND FIRE MARSHALS
STAGING AREA / FINISH LINES:
STARTING LINE: 2025's will stage from Trumansburg HS (100 Whig St, Trumansburg, NY).
FINISH LINE: The event will end at Cass Park (701Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY)
PACKET PICKUP:
Thursday & Friday 12 - 6 @ Finger Lakes Running Co (700 Cascadilla St, Ithaca - Next to Purity)
Saturday from 12 - 6 @ Garrett's Brewing in Trumansburg (1 W Main St, Trumansburg)
Sunday / Raceday from 5:30 - 7:15 @ Trumansburg Central School's Complex (100 Whig St, Trumansburg)
RACEDAY
Sunday, June 8, 2025
05:30 07:00 Raceday Check-In at Trumansburg High School
05:30 - 06:30 - Race morning finish area parking in targeted zones of Cass Park, Ithaca (adjacent to finish) w/ shuttle buses leaving for start when full.
07:30 - Mass Start on Whig St (@ Truman St Intersection)
08:40 - First finisher anticipated to reach finish line in Cass Park
09:30 - Shuttle Buses begin transporting finishers back to Trumansburg High School / Start
11:30 - Last finisher anticipated to reach finish line and course closed
12:00 Catering closed and Park Cleared of Event Staging & Last Shuttle Bus leaves Cass Park for the Start Area
PARKING
* Please see the pre-race email (going out by Wednesday June 4) and the event website.
We'll again start stage from Trumansburg High School, with a slight tweak with start line on South St. From South St, runners will take a left onto Main St to start a weave through downtown Trumansburg's rolling before beginning to head for Ithaca. They'll pass through the upper tip of Taughannock Falls State Park before reaching the head of the Black Diamond Rail Trail. From there it'll be a steady descent along the hard packed gravel surface to arrive back in Ithaca. Once you emerge it'll be a, hopefully, fast final mile, running north along the Cayuga Lake for a finish in Cass Park.
Note: Course configuration may change.
2025 COURSE FORMAT / HIGHLIGHTS:
* 2025 INTERACTIVE COURSE MAP CAN BE VIEWED HERE
* https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2935977?units=miles
* START ON SOUTH ST IN TRUMANSBURG, NY
* FINISH ALONG THE BASE OF CAYUGA LAKE IN CASS PARK IN ITHACA
* USE OF THE BLACK DIAMOND RAIL TRAIL
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
* EACH RUNNER WILL RECEIVE 5 AID STATIONS ON COURSE
* DELICIOUS POST-RACE FOOD IN TO-GO FORMAT FROM FITTNELL FARMS CATERING
* EVENT TECH-TEE (ONLY GUARANTEED TO THOSE REGISTERING BEFORE MAY 1ST)
* EVENT FINISHER'S MEDAL AND BOTTLE
* ALL ELSE THAT GOES INTO THE EVENT INCLUDING YOUR HELP IN ALLOWING US TO DONATE BACK TO MULTIPLE ENTITIES EACH YEAR INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS, PARKS, AND FIRE MARSHALS
STAGING AREA / FINISH LINES:
STARTING LINE: 2025's will stage from Trumansburg HS (100 Whig St, Trumansburg, NY).
FINISH LINE: The event will end at Cass Park (701Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY)
PACKET PICKUP:
Thursday & Friday 12 - 6 @ Finger Lakes Running Co (700 Cascadilla St, Ithaca - Next to Purity)
Saturday from 12 - 6 @ Garrett's Brewing in Trumansburg (1 W Main St, Trumansburg)
Sunday / Raceday from 5:30 - 7:15 @ Trumansburg Central School's Complex (100 Whig St, Trumansburg)
RACEDAY
Sunday, June 8, 2025
05:30 07:00 Raceday Check-In at Trumansburg High School
05:30 - 06:30 - Race morning finish area parking in targeted zones of Cass Park, Ithaca (adjacent to finish) w/ shuttle buses leaving for start when full.
07:30 - Mass Start on Whig St (@ Truman St Intersection)
08:40 - First finisher anticipated to reach finish line in Cass Park
09:30 - Shuttle Buses begin transporting finishers back to Trumansburg High School / Start
11:30 - Last finisher anticipated to reach finish line and course closed
12:00 Catering closed and Park Cleared of Event Staging & Last Shuttle Bus leaves Cass Park for the Start Area
PARKING
* Please see the pre-race email (going out by Wednesday June 4) and the event website.
Races
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Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon
Incl. $10.03 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.03
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