The Great Hill Challenge

Saturday, August 17, 2024 Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Elmira, New York
$27.50 · 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and adventure at The Great Hill Challenge on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in beautiful Elmira, Chemung! This kid-friendly obstacle course, held at Newtown Battlefield State Park, is designed specifically for young athletes aged 4 to 18. Participants can choose between a thrilling 1-mile or a 2-mile course, both featuring age-appropriate obstacles that are sure to spark joy and excitement.

As a unique tribute to the Iroquois Nation, known as the Haudenosaunee or People of the Longhouse, this event encourages parents to join in the fun, especially with younger participants under the age of 8. Please remember, while parents can run alongside their kids, they should refrain from completing the obstacles. Every young athlete will receive a special finisher's necklace as a keepsake for their accomplishment.

Join us for a morning filled with laughter, teamwork, and the spirit of competition as we kick off the 1-mile race at 10:00 AM and the 2-mile race at 10:30 AM. Race day registration and bib pickup start at 9:30 AM, so don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to create lasting

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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.
There will be two options: 1 mile course and 2 mile course with age appropriate obstacles. *The race is not professionally timed* Each participant will receive a finisher's necklace.

WHEN: Saturday, August 17, 20 at 10:00 AM for the 1 mile and 10:30 AM for the 2 mile course
WHERE: Newton Battlefield State Park - Main Park Pavilion 1, 2346 County Route 60, Elmira NY 14901
PRE-REGISTRATON CLOSES: Friday, August 16th at 12:00 PM
RACE DAY REGISTRATION and BIB PICKUP: Saturday, August 17th starting at 9:30 AM 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

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