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
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural West Almond Trails IMPACT Run on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the picturesque Belmont, Allegany. This exciting event offers two exhilarating race options: a 5K run/walk and a 10K trail run, both set against the stunning backdrop of the Phillips Creek and Turnpike State Forests.
The 5K route, measuring a true length of 5.5K, takes participants through the newly improved Trail 3 loop and Trail 2 loop, featuring rolling hardwood stands and scenic pine plantations. For those seeking a greater challenge, the 10K course begins on Trail 3 before weaving through Trail 4 and Trail 5, offering a thrilling blend of elevation gain and breathtaking views. Both courses may present a few wet spots, adding an adventurous twist to your run. This year's event will also honor the legacy of founding members Pam Schu and Gail Bartas, whose dedication to local trail systems has been instrumental in the success of IMPACT. So lace up your running shoes and be part of this memorable day celebrating community, trails, and the great outdoors!
The 5K route, measuring a true length of 5.5K, takes participants through the newly improved Trail 3 loop and Trail 2 loop, featuring rolling hardwood stands and scenic pine plantations. For those seeking a greater challenge, the 10K course begins on Trail 3 before weaving through Trail 4 and Trail 5, offering a thrilling blend of elevation gain and breathtaking views. Both courses may present a few wet spots, adding an adventurous twist to your run. This year's event will also honor the legacy of founding members Pam Schu and Gail Bartas, whose dedication to local trail systems has been instrumental in the success of IMPACT. So lace up your running shoes and be part of this memorable day celebrating community, trails, and the great outdoors!
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]
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]
Races
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5K Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$25.00
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. -
5K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$25.00
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. -
10K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
The 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
Same 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
Same 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
Same 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
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. -
Team (High School or Collegiate) 10K Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$15.00
The 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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