West Almond Trails IMPACT Run
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Belmont, New York
- Price $15.00 - $35.00
- Races 8 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural West Almond Trails IMPACT Run on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the beautiful Belmont, Allegany. This exciting event features two thrilling race distances: a scenic 5.5K run/walk and a challenging 10K run, both set against the stunning backdrop of the Phillips Creek and Turnpike State Forests.
Participants in the 5K will navigate the newly improved Trail 3 loop and Trail 2 loop, while the 10K route promises an adventurous journey through rolling hardwoods and older pine plantations, with a creek crossing and some fun, wet spots to navigate. The 10K run gains 482 feet in elevation, providing an invigorating challenge for seasoned runners, while the 5K offers a more casual experience with a gain of 156 feet.
Race day kicks off at 7:30 AM with check-in at the Route 244 State Forest Parking Lot, followed by opening remarks at 8:45 AM and the 10K start at 9:00 AM, with the 5K run and walk starting shortly after at 9:15 AM. This year's run will also commemorate the contributions of two founding members of the IMPACT organization
Participants in the 5K will navigate the newly improved Trail 3 loop and Trail 2 loop, while the 10K route promises an adventurous journey through rolling hardwoods and older pine plantations, with a creek crossing and some fun, wet spots to navigate. The 10K run gains 482 feet in elevation, providing an invigorating challenge for seasoned runners, while the 5K offers a more casual experience with a gain of 156 feet.
Race day kicks off at 7:30 AM with check-in at the Route 244 State Forest Parking Lot, followed by opening remarks at 8:45 AM and the 10K start at 9:00 AM, with the 5K run and walk starting shortly after at 9:15 AM. This year's run will also commemorate the contributions of two founding members of the IMPACT organization
Organiser's Description
IMPACT: Friends Improving Allegany County Trails is hosting the inaugural year for our annual trail run through the forested Phillips Creek and Turnpike State Forest. The 5K run or walk will follow the newly improved Trail 3 loop then the Trail 2 loop before finishing at the trail head of the State Route 244 parking lot. It has a true length of 5.5K and may have wet spots to cross.
The 10K run starts with everyone following the East side of Trail 3 then continues north on Trail 4 to the Stewart Forest Road. It will follow a short section of the gravel road north before turning onto the Trail 5 loop and heading back south to Trail 4, merging with Trail 6, and finally heading south on Trail 2/6 before finishing at the trailhead of the State Route 244 parking lot. There is one creek crossing and potentially wet spots to run through.
Both runs will pass through rolling hardwood stands as well as sections of older pine plantations showing off the beauty of Western New York. The 10K route gains 482 feet and losses 470 feet while the 5K route gains 156 feet and looses 175 feet. Map of Phillips Creek and Turnpike State Forests [https://dec.ny.gov/media/11851]
This year's run will have a special commemoration to two founding members of IMPACT: Friends Improving Allegany County Trails. Both Pam Schu and Gail Bartas were unmatched in their enthusiasm, promotion, and use of local trail systems. The accomplishments of IMPACT are directly linked to their dedication which continued until their passing. IMPACT Friends Group website [https://www.impactfriendsgroup.org/]
A georeferenced map of both races can be found here: 5K and 10K topo map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/16oGo6046fdh1CZJyuLwh1vMa0VS1-9e1/view?usp=sharing]
A georeferenced map of the 5K trail run/walk can be found here: 5K trail run-walk topo map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TzFWuebnUm7l_CB65r8xJroLJqgOSGaA/view?usp=drive_link]
A georeferenced map of the 10K trail run can be found here: 10K trail run topo map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PSm0kmbeNDJpCrD3xexCaBpKUyXLGOSS/view?usp=drive_link]
CHECK-IN / PACKET & BIB PICK-UP
Location: Route 244 State Forest Parking lot
Time: starting at 7:30am on race day
OPENING REMARKS
8:45 at the starting line
10K RUN
Start Time: 9:00am
5K RUN AND WALK
Start Time: 9:15am
The 10K run starts with everyone following the East side of Trail 3 then continues north on Trail 4 to the Stewart Forest Road. It will follow a short section of the gravel road north before turning onto the Trail 5 loop and heading back south to Trail 4, merging with Trail 6, and finally heading south on Trail 2/6 before finishing at the trailhead of the State Route 244 parking lot. There is one creek crossing and potentially wet spots to run through.
Both runs will pass through rolling hardwood stands as well as sections of older pine plantations showing off the beauty of Western New York. The 10K route gains 482 feet and losses 470 feet while the 5K route gains 156 feet and looses 175 feet. Map of Phillips Creek and Turnpike State Forests [https://dec.ny.gov/media/11851]
This year's run will have a special commemoration to two founding members of IMPACT: Friends Improving Allegany County Trails. Both Pam Schu and Gail Bartas were unmatched in their enthusiasm, promotion, and use of local trail systems. The accomplishments of IMPACT are directly linked to their dedication which continued until their passing. IMPACT Friends Group website [https://www.impactfriendsgroup.org/]
A georeferenced map of both races can be found here: 5K and 10K topo map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/16oGo6046fdh1CZJyuLwh1vMa0VS1-9e1/view?usp=sharing]
A georeferenced map of the 5K trail run/walk can be found here: 5K trail run-walk topo map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TzFWuebnUm7l_CB65r8xJroLJqgOSGaA/view?usp=drive_link]
A georeferenced map of the 10K trail run can be found here: 10K trail run topo map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PSm0kmbeNDJpCrD3xexCaBpKUyXLGOSS/view?usp=drive_link]
CHECK-IN / PACKET & BIB PICK-UP
Location: Route 244 State Forest Parking lot
Time: starting at 7:30am on race day
OPENING REMARKS
8:45 at the starting line
10K RUN
Start Time: 9:00am
5K RUN AND WALK
Start Time: 9:15am
Races
-
5K Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSEDThe race starts up a few hundred meters from the parking area on State Route 244. It follows the Trail 3 loop counterclockwise and returns to finish on the Trail 2 loop and ends at the State Route 244 Phillips Creek Trailhead. -
5K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSEDThe race starts up a few hundred meters from the parking area on State Route 244. It follows the Trail 3 loop counterclockwise and returns to finish on the Trail 2 loop and ends at the State Route 244 Phillips Creek Trailhead. -
10K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
CLOSEDThe race starts up a few hundred meters from the parking area on State Route 244. The course follows the east side of Trail 3 then heads north at Lockwood Forest Road on Trail 4 to Stewart Forest Road. counterclockwise loop on Trail 5, then counterclockwise on Trail 4. Finally, Trail 6 back to the finish line. -
IMPACT Members 5K Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSEDSame walk, reduced price for members! Become a member on our website: https://www.impactfriendsgroup.org/membership The race starts up a few hundred meters from the State Route 244 Phillips Creek Trails Parking Area. The course follows the east side of Trail 3 then heads north at Lockwood Forest Road on Trail 4 to Stewart Forest Road. Next, follow the counterclockwise loop on Trail 5, then counterclockwise on Trail 4. Finally, Trail 6 back to the finish line. -
IMPACT Members 5K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSEDSame race, reduced price for members! Become a member on our website: https://www.impactfriendsgroup.org/membership The race starts up a few hundred meters from the parking area on State Route 244. It follows the Trail 3 loop counterclockwise and returns to finish on the Trail 2 loop and ends at the State Route 244 Phillips Creek Trailhead. -
IMPACT Members 10K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$30.00
CLOSEDSame race, reduced price for members! Become a member on our website: https://www.impactfriendsgroup.org/membership The race starts up a few hundred meters from the State Route 244 Phillips Creek Trails Parking Area. The course follows the east side of Trail 3 then heads north at Lockwood Forest Road on Trail 4 to Stewart Forest Road. Next, follow the counterclockwise loop on Trail 5, then counterclockwise on Trail 4. Finally, Trail 6 back to the finish line. -
Team (High School or Collegiate) 5K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$15.00
CLOSEDThe race starts up a few hundred meters from the parking area on State Route 244. It follows the Trail 3 loop counterclockwise and returns to finish on the Trail 2 loop and ends at the State Route 244 Phillips Creek Trailhead. -
Team (High School or Collegiate) 10K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$15.00
CLOSEDThe race starts up a few hundred meters from the parking area on State Route 244. The course follows the east side of Trail 3 then heads north at Lockwood Forest Road on Trail 4 to Stewart Forest Road. counterclockwise loop on Trail 5, then counterclockwise on Trail 4. Finally, Trail 6 back to the finish line.
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