Run it to the Summit

  • Date Tue 23rd April 2024
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Cortland, New York
  • Price $38.61 - $64.23
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of mountain running at the Run it to the Summit Trail Festival on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in the breathtaking Cortland area! This exciting event features a range of challenges, including an uphill challenge, a 5K mountain loop, and a 10K mountain loop, all designed to test your endurance and provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The uphill challenge will take you from the base of Iliad and back down, while the 5K and 10K courses offer significant elevation gains of 909 feet and 1818 feet, respectively.

For those looking for an extra thrill, the Mountain Mashup events combine the uphill challenge with either the 5K or 10K, promising an unforgettable experience with a total elevation gain of up to 2432 feet! All races kick off at 8:30 AM, so gather your friends and family for a day filled with adventure, camaraderie, and the chance to win fantastic prizes. Each participant will receive a water bottle, and awards will be given for top finishers in every event. Join the fun, enjoy the beautiful trails, and take part in the treasure hunt for more chances to win! Don't miss out on this

Organiser's Description

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MILES & MACROS, LLC



RUN IT TO THE SUMMIT TRAIL FESTIVAL!

FESTIVAL OF EVENTS



1. UPHILL CHALLENGE: RUN FROM THE BASE OF ILIAD AND BACK DOWN.

2. 5K MOUNTAIN LOOP: CLIMB UP SPARTAN, TAKE EPICURUS WAY TO SEPHYR, UPPER POLLOX, MARATHON, CLIMB TO CHAIR 4, UPPER MARS HILL (DOWN), POSEIDON, LOWER ZEUS, (ENDS AT BOTTOM OF CHAIR 4), TOP OF CHAIR 3, LOWER PLATONIC TO THE FINISH. 909 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN IN A 5K!



3. 10K MOUNTAIN LOOP: CLIMB UP SPARTAN, TAKE EPICURUS WAY TO SEPHYR, UPPER POLLOX, MARATHON, CLIMB TO CHAIR 4, UPPER MARS HILL (DOWN), POSEIDON, LOWER ZEUS, (ENDS AT BOTTOM OF CHAIR 4), TOP OF CHAIR 3, LOWER PLATONIC TO THE FINISH. REPEAT! 1818 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN IN A 10K!



4. MOUNTAIN MASHUP UPHILL/5K: UPHILL CHALLENGE PLUS 5K. RUN FROM THE BASE OF ILIAD TO THE SUMMIT, THEN COME BACK DOWN TO THE FINISH LINE FOLLOWING ALCMENE. THEN GET TO THE STARTING LINE IN TIME TO RUN YOUR MOUNTAIN 5K! CLIMB UP SPARTAN, TAKE EPICURUS WAY TO SEPHYR, UPPER POLLOX, MARATHON, CLIMB TO CHAIR 4, UPPER MARS HILL (DOWN), POSEIDON, LOWER ZEUS, (ENDS AT BOTTOM OF CHAIR 4), TOP OF CHAIR 3, LOWER PLATONIC TO THE FINISH. 1523 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN IN 4.28 MILES.



5. MOUNTAIN MASHUP UPHILL/10K: UPHILL CHALLENGE PLUS 10K. RUN FROM THE BASE OF ILIAD TO THE SUMMIT, THEN COME BACK DOWN TO THE FINISH LINE FOLLOWING ALCMENE. THEN GET TO THE STARTING LINE IN TIME TO RUN YOUR MOUNTAIN 10K! CLIMB UP SPARTAN, TAKE EPICURUS WAY TO SEPHYR, UPPER POLLOX, MARATHON, CLIMB TO CHAIR 4, UPPER MARS HILL (DOWN), POSEIDON, LOWER ZEUS, (ENDS AT BOTTOM OF CHAIR 4), TOP OF CHAIR 3, LOWER PLATONIC TO THE FINISH. 2432 FEET OF ELEVATION GAIN IN 7.38 MILES.



ALL EVENTS INCLUDE:

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LEONE TIMING CHIP TIMING AND DAY OF RESULTS

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WELL MARKED COURSES

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BEAUTIFUL VIEWS

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STEEP ASCENTS AND DESCENTS FOR ALL DISTANCES

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SWAG: WATER BOTTLE FOR ALL FINISHERS.

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AWARDS: FIRST AND SECOND FEMALE/MALE AWARDS IN EACH EVENT. MEDIAN RUNNERS IN EACH EVENT WILL GET ONE MONTH OF FREE COACHING FROM MILES & MACROS.

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RAFFLE: REGISTRANTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE (2 TIMES) FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $25 FLEET FEET GIFT CARD.

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TREASURE HUNT: 3 PRINT OUT CHEESE STEAKS WILL BE ON SURVEY FLAGS USED TO MARK THE COURSE. IF YOU SEE THE CARD, GRAB IT AND HOLD ON TO IT TO GET A $25 GIFT CARD FROM GINO'S CHEESE STEAK AND ONION AT THE END OF THE RACE. 1 ALLOWED PER PERSON.

START TIMES:

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START TIMES: UPHILL CHALLENGE AT 8:30AM

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5K AT 8:30AM

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10K AT 8:30AM

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MOUNTAIN MASH-UPS AT 8:30AM. ALL RACES START TOGETHER. 5K/10K PARTICIPANTS WILL HEAD OFF ONTO THEIR ROUTE WHILE THE MASHUP/UPHILL CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS WILL START THEIR CLIMB UP THE MOUNTAIN, BACK DOWN, AND DIRECTLY INTO THE ROUTE OF THE 5K/10K.

PARKING: THERE WILL BE PARKING IN THE RESORT PARKING LOT AT GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT.

PACKET PICK UP: TBD. MOST LIKELY JUST ON RACE DAY MORNING.



HIKING/RUNNING POLES: POLES ARE ALLOWED FOR BOTH EVENTS.

HEADPHONES: HEADPHONES ARE NOT PERMITTED.



AID STATIONS: THIS IS A CARRY YOUR OWN WATER AND NUTRITION EVENT. THERE WILL BE ONE AID STATION AT THE TOP OF ILIAD FOR THE TURNAROUND OF THE UPHILL CHALLENGERS. 5K RUNNERS AND 10K RUNNERS WILL PASS THIS STATION ABOUT 1.2 MILES IN - RIGHT AFTER THEIR CLIMB. *CARRY IN, CARRY OUT. NO TRACE LEFT BEHIND!*

BATHROOM FACILITIES: THE RESORT IS OPEN AND BATHROOMS ARE AVAILABLE. FACILITIES OPEN AT 7:30AM



DEFERRALS/REFUNDS: THERE ARE NO TRANSFERS NOR DEFERRALS AFTER MAY 13TH. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS EVENT.



VENUE DISCOUNTS: VENUE DISCOUNTS: LODGING FOR $179, ZIP LINES $48/PP, ROPES COURSE $48/PP, WATERPARK $25/PP, MOUNTAIN COASTER $12/RIDE, $30/3 RIDES, AND $48 RIDE ALL DAY.


PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL BE ON SITE: THANK YOU LIFE IS TRAIL RUNNING.



***CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE REGISTERING: THIS IS A STEEP SKI TRAIL, PLEASE WEAR THE APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR AND NOTE THAT THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR INJURY. WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THE EVENT YOU AGREE TO RELEASE MILES & MACROS, LLC, RUN IT TO THE SUMMIT, THE GREEK PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT, AND ALL OF IT'S AFFILIATES OF ANY LIABILITY.***

Races

  • Uphill Challenge

    Incl. $3.61 Fee & Water Bottle

    Tue 23rd April 2024 (8:30AM EDT)

    $38.61

    CLOSED
    Run from the base of Iliad to the summit, then come back down to the finish line following Alcmene. 614 feet of elevation in 1.5 miles.
  • 5k Mountain Loop

    Incl. $4.09 Fee & Water Bottle

    Tue 23rd April 2024 (8:30AM EDT)

    $46.09

    CLOSED
    Climb up Spartan, take Eyplgolis to Sephyr, Upper Pollox, Marathon, climb to chair 4, Upper Mars Hill (down), Poseidon, Lower Zeus, (ends at bottom of chair 4), top of chair 3, Lower Platonic to the finish. 909 feet of elevation gain in a 5k!
  • 10k Mountain Loop

    Incl. $4.42 Fee & Water Bottle

    Tue 23rd April 2024 (8:30AM EDT)

    $51.42

    CLOSED
    Climb up Spartan, take Eyplgolis to Sephyr, Upper Pollox, Marathon, climb to chair 4, Upper Mars Hill (down), Poseidon, Lower Zeus, (ends at bottom of chair 4), top of chair 3, Lower Platonic to the finish. Repeat! 1818 feet of elevation gain in a 10k!
  • Mountain Mashup - Uphill & 5k Mountain Loop

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & Water Bottle

    Tue 23rd April 2024 (8:30AM EDT)

    $58.90

    CLOSED
    Run from the base of Iliad to the summit, then come back down to the finish line following Alcmene. Then get to the starting line in time to run your mountain 5k! Climb up Spartan, take Eyplgolis to Sephyr, Upper Pollox, Marathon, climb to chair 4, Upper Mars Hill (down), Poseidon, Lower Zeus, (ends at bottom of chair 4), top of chair 3, Lower Platonic to the finish. 1523 feet of elevation gain in 4.28 miles.
  • Mountain Mashup - Uphill & 10k Mountain Loop

    Incl. $5.23 Fee & Water Bottle

    Tue 23rd April 2024 (8:30AM EDT)

    $64.23

    CLOSED
    Run from the base of Iliad to the summit, then come back down to the finish line following Alcmene. Then get to the starting line in time to run your mountain 10k! Climb up Spartan, take Eyplgolis to Sephyr, Upper Pollox, Marathon, climb to chair 4, Upper Mars Hill (down), Poseidon, Lower Zeus, (ends at bottom of chair 4), top of chair 3, Lower Platonic to the finish. 2432 feet of elevation gain in 7.38 miles.

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Greek Peak, 2000 NY-392, Cortland, 13045, NY, United States

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