Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs and Snowshoe Race
- Date Sat 18th January 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Chenango Forks, New York
- Price $11.60 - $138.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating winter adventure at the Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs and Snowshoe Race, taking place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in the picturesque Chenango Forks, Broome. This year, the event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring thrilling 10k loop races for adults. Participants can choose to tackle the course once, twice, or even up to five loops, making it a perfect challenge for runners of all levels. The atmosphere will be electric, with the Binghamton Pond Festival in full swing, offering plenty of fanfare, cheering spectators, and delicious food trucks right by the start/finish line.
As you lace up your running shoes or strap on your snowshoes, you'll navigate through the stunning landscapes of Chenango Valley State Park. Remember to come prepared with your hydration gear, as the races are self-supported, but refreshment stations will be available at the start/finish area. This event not only highlights the joy of outdoor winter sports but also contributes to the local community, with proceeds supporting youth programs and education. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and festive community spirit at the Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs and Snowshoe Race!
As you lace up your running shoes or strap on your snowshoes, you'll navigate through the stunning landscapes of Chenango Valley State Park. Remember to come prepared with your hydration gear, as the races are self-supported, but refreshment stations will be available at the start/finish area. This event not only highlights the joy of outdoor winter sports but also contributes to the local community, with proceeds supporting youth programs and education. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and festive community spirit at the Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs and Snowshoe Race!
Organiser's Description
The Binghamton Pond Festival [https://www.bingpondfest.com/] is back, and that means so is the BPF Trail and Snowshoe Race is being renamed to POND FEST WINTER TRAIL RUNS AND SNOWSHOE RACE! What exactly does this mean? We're kicking it up a notch with not just longer races, but more options! Pond fest will be going on during your run, so you can expect a lot of fanfare and spectators as well as food trucks, etc, when you loop past the start/finish.
All races will have the same start/finish line. All the adult races will be a 10k loop - you pick, once, twice or all the way with 5 loops! Races will be self supported while out on the course, so make sure you've got your water bottle or vest ready to go. Stop in to CONFLUENCE RUNNING IN JOHNSON CITY [https://www.confluencerunning.com] if you're interested in help dialing in your hydration plan.
We will have typical ultra aid station fare near the start/finish for runner aid between loops as well as water and electrolyte drink.
Join us as you run or snowshoe your way through Chenango Valley State Park as part of the Annual Binghamton Pond Festival!
Register today and get ready take on the elements in one of the most fun weekends in the Binghamton area! Stay tuned for race updates as we get closer.
WHAT IS THE BINGHAMTON POND FESTIVAL?
The Binghamton Pond Festival was created simply to provide a fun family event for our community to enjoy during the winter time, and has spurred a month long series of events in the area.
The Binghamton area has a very strong hockey community and this event celebrates the sport locally and offers just about anyone an excuse to come out during winter to have some fun.
The BPF is one of the few outdoor hockey events that utilize mechanical refrigeration to manage weather concerns related to outdoor hockey. This change has allowed us to provide our players with great ice in temps exceeding 50 degrees and full sun on our 220'x110' ice sheet. To our knowledge, this is the largest refrigerated outdoor ice sheet in North America.
Spectators for our hockey events are always welcome, as are all park guests and anyone else that wants to come and enjoy the weekend with us. So bring a camp chair, your four legged friend on a leash, or some friends and come enjoy the fun!
We donate proceeds from our events to other local nonprofit organizations that provide youth support, education, and sport programs.
All races will have the same start/finish line. All the adult races will be a 10k loop - you pick, once, twice or all the way with 5 loops! Races will be self supported while out on the course, so make sure you've got your water bottle or vest ready to go. Stop in to CONFLUENCE RUNNING IN JOHNSON CITY [https://www.confluencerunning.com] if you're interested in help dialing in your hydration plan.
We will have typical ultra aid station fare near the start/finish for runner aid between loops as well as water and electrolyte drink.
Join us as you run or snowshoe your way through Chenango Valley State Park as part of the Annual Binghamton Pond Festival!
Register today and get ready take on the elements in one of the most fun weekends in the Binghamton area! Stay tuned for race updates as we get closer.
WHAT IS THE BINGHAMTON POND FESTIVAL?
The Binghamton Pond Festival was created simply to provide a fun family event for our community to enjoy during the winter time, and has spurred a month long series of events in the area.
The Binghamton area has a very strong hockey community and this event celebrates the sport locally and offers just about anyone an excuse to come out during winter to have some fun.
The BPF is one of the few outdoor hockey events that utilize mechanical refrigeration to manage weather concerns related to outdoor hockey. This change has allowed us to provide our players with great ice in temps exceeding 50 degrees and full sun on our 220'x110' ice sheet. To our knowledge, this is the largest refrigerated outdoor ice sheet in North America.
Spectators for our hockey events are always welcome, as are all park guests and anyone else that wants to come and enjoy the weekend with us. So bring a camp chair, your four legged friend on a leash, or some friends and come enjoy the fun!
We donate proceeds from our events to other local nonprofit organizations that provide youth support, education, and sport programs.
Races
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50k at Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs
Incl. $8.80 Fee & Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs Cozy Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$138.80
This is a 50k trail race through the beautiful Chenango Valley State Park during the Binghamton Pond Festival. Some dirt road, mostly single track trail, a couple road crossings. Approximately 50k distance. Expect snow and ice on the trail. This is a mostly self supported race. Aid station will be near the start/finish line as well as a bag-drop area and some opportunity to warm up, so if you will need support on the approximately 10k loops of trail, please consider bringing your own water bottle/vest/other amenities. No pacers, crews are welcome, but must be mindful to stay out of the way of runners. There is also a large festival and hockey games occurring near the start/finish area. -
20k at Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs Cozy Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$69.90
This is a 20k trail race through the beautiful Chenango Valley State Park during the Binghamton Pond Festival. Some dirt road, mostly single track trail, a couple road crossings. Approximately 20k distance. Expect snow and ice on the trail. This is a mostly self supported race. Aid station will be near the start/finish line as well as a bag-drop area and some opportunity to warm up, so if you will need support on the two approximately 10k loops of trail, please consider bringing your own water bottle/vest/other amenities. No pacers. Crews are welcome, but must be mindful to stay out of the way of runners. There is also a large festival and hockey games occurring near the start/finish area. -
10k at Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs Finisher Travel Mug
Sat 18th January 2025 (1:00PM EST)
$43.40
This is a 10k trail race through the beautiful Chenango Valley State Park during the Binghamton Pond Festival. Some dirt road, mostly single track trail, a couple road crossings. Approximately 10k distance. Expect snow and ice on the trail. This is a self-supported race. Aid station will be near the start/finish line as well as a bag-drop area and some opportunity to warm up, so if you will need support on the approximately 10k loop of trail, please consider bringing your own water bottle/vest/other amenities. No pacers, crews are welcome, but must be mindful to stay out of the way of runners. There is also a large festival and hockey games occurring near the start/finish area. -
Kids Run at Pond Fest Winter Trail Runs
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th January 2025 (1:00PM EST)
$11.60
Kids will run around the Pond Fest festival! This is a fun run for kids only.
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