The Great Hill Challenge
Friday, June 13, 2025
Past event
6:00 PM EDT
Elmira, New York
$27.50 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at The Great Hill Challenge, taking place on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the scenic Newtown Battlefield State Park in Elmira, Chemung! This exciting kid-friendly obstacle course is designed for young athletes aged 4 to 18, celebrating the spirit of the Iroquois Nation, also known as the Haudenosaunee, or People of the Longhouse. The event kicks off at 6:00 PM from Pavilion 5, near the monument, and promises a thrilling adventure with age-appropriate obstacles like high knees, log carries, and balance bridges.
Parents are encouraged to join in the fun, especially with younger kids under 8, though they are asked to refrain from completing the obstacles themselves. With race day registration and bib pickup available starting at 5:30 PM, there's no excuse to miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your children to challenge themselves and enjoy the great outdoors! Pre-registration closes on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM, so be sure to secure your spot for a day filled with laughter, teamwork, and unforgettable memories!
Parents are encouraged to join in the fun, especially with younger kids under 8, though they are asked to refrain from completing the obstacles themselves. With race day registration and bib pickup available starting at 5:30 PM, there's no excuse to miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your children to challenge themselves and enjoy the great outdoors! Pre-registration closes on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM, so be sure to secure your spot for a day filled with laughter, teamwork, and unforgettable memories!
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The Great Hill Challenge
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$27.50
Organiser's description
The Great Hill Challenge is a kid-friendly obstacle course for kids ages 4 - 18 at Newtown Battlefield State Park. This race was specifically created for younger athletes to honor the Iroquois Nation, who were known as the Haudenosaunee, People of the Longhouse. Parents can and are encouraged to run with the athletes (especially if they are under the age of 8); however, please refrain from completing the obstacles.
This year we will have 1 course with age appropriate obstacles. The event will start at pavilion 5, by the monument. *The race is not professionally timed*
WHEN: Friday June 13, 2025 at 6:00PM
WHERE: Newton Battlefield State Park - Pavilion 5, 2346 County Route 60, Elmira NY 14901
PRE-REGISTRATON CLOSES: Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
RACE DAY REGISTRATION and BIB PICKUP: Friday, June 13th starting at 5:30 PM at Newtown Battlefield State Park
Obstacles may include:
Single track course
High knees
Crawl under
Rope pull with logs
Log carry
Balance bridge
Clan dice roll
This year we will have 1 course with age appropriate obstacles. The event will start at pavilion 5, by the monument. *The race is not professionally timed*
WHEN: Friday June 13, 2025 at 6:00PM
WHERE: Newton Battlefield State Park - Pavilion 5, 2346 County Route 60, Elmira NY 14901
PRE-REGISTRATON CLOSES: Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
RACE DAY REGISTRATION and BIB PICKUP: Friday, June 13th starting at 5:30 PM at Newtown Battlefield State Park
Obstacles may include:
Single track course
High knees
Crawl under
Rope pull with logs
Log carry
Balance bridge
Clan dice roll
Location
2346 County Route 60,, Elmira, 14901, NY, United States
The Great Hill Challenge
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