Skunk Cabbage Classic 10K & Half Marathon
- Date Sun 6th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Ithaca, New York
- Price $30.00 - $40.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the 42nd Annual Skunk Cabbage Classic 10K & Half Marathon on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in the beautiful Ithaca, Tompkins area! This beloved spring event invites runners of all levels to choose between the scenic 10K and the exhilarating half-marathon courses, which meander through the picturesque Cornell campus, along a charming paved rail trail, and into the rolling hills of Ellis Hollow.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with hundreds of fellow runners as the skunk cabbages emerge, marking a vibrant local tradition. This year's race is especially exciting as it pays homage to Douglas Adams' iconic novel, _The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy_, with the number 42 symbolizing the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life. Participants can look forward to unique race shirts and medals featuring our adventurous mascot. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply want to enjoy a fantastic day of running with friends, the Skunk Cabbage Classic promises a warm and welcoming atmosphere, complete with pre- and post-race festivities at Cornell's Barton Hall. Don't miss out on this incredible event—sign up today and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Celebrate the arrival of spring with hundreds of fellow runners as the skunk cabbages emerge, marking a vibrant local tradition. This year's race is especially exciting as it pays homage to Douglas Adams' iconic novel, _The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy_, with the number 42 symbolizing the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life. Participants can look forward to unique race shirts and medals featuring our adventurous mascot. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply want to enjoy a fantastic day of running with friends, the Skunk Cabbage Classic promises a warm and welcoming atmosphere, complete with pre- and post-race festivities at Cornell's Barton Hall. Don't miss out on this incredible event—sign up today and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
Get ready for one of Ithacas most iconic spring traditionsTHE 42ND ANNUAL SKUNK CABBAGE CLASSIC! Choose between the 10K and half-marathon courses that wind through the Cornell campus, along a scenic paved rail trail, and into the rolling countryside of Ellis Hollow. This is your chance to join hundreds of runners in celebrating the start of spring as the skunk cabbages emerge.
This years race celebrates its 42nd running with a nod to Douglas Adamss beloved science fiction novel _The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy_, where 42 is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. Featuring our adventurous mascot hitching a ride across the galaxy, this years stunning race shirts and medals are must-haves.
Whether youre chasing a PR or just want to enjoy a massive group run with friends, the Skunk Cabbage Classic promises a welcoming atmosphere and pre- and -post-race activities in the warmth of Cornells Barton Hall. Dont panicsign up today and be part of the fun!
This years race celebrates its 42nd running with a nod to Douglas Adamss beloved science fiction novel _The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy_, where 42 is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything. Featuring our adventurous mascot hitching a ride across the galaxy, this years stunning race shirts and medals are must-haves.
Whether youre chasing a PR or just want to enjoy a massive group run with friends, the Skunk Cabbage Classic promises a welcoming atmosphere and pre- and -post-race activities in the warmth of Cornells Barton Hall. Dont panicsign up today and be part of the fun!
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