One of the premier Willow Running events is in Montour Falls (Watkins Glen), NY. There will be various race distance on the beautiful Catharine Valley Trail to choose from including the 18M, a great training run for those gearing up for a fall marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5 K distances. The trail is an old Rail Trail that is well maintained all year and easy to navigate with a slight elevation gain heading out and a slight elevation decline heading back to the finish line. Post race enjoy a fun filled celebration with music, food and drinks. This years event will once again benefit the Friends of the Catharine Valley Trail Come enjoy the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, take in the fall foliage, enjoy the many wineries and craft beer locations that dominate the region.
Awards for 2025: Friday - 5K - First Overall M/F, Second Overall M/F, Master Overall M/F 18 Mile - First Overall M/F, Second Overall M/F, Master Overall M/F Half marathon- First Overall M/F, Master Overall M/F, Super Master M/F, Age groups (1st place in 10 yr groups) 10K - First Overall M/F, Master Overall M/F, Age group (10 yr) Saturday - 5K - First Overall M/F, Second Overall M/F, Master Overall M/F
3.1 Miles: Custom tee shirt, finisher medal
13.1 Miles: Custom apparel, finisher medal
18 Miles: Custom apparel, finisher medal
6.2 Miles: Custom apparel, finisher medal
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $35.00 | Oct 28 | Dec 31 |
| $38.00 | Jan 1 | Jun 30 | |
| $40.00 | Jul 1 | Sep 25 | |
| 13.1 Miles | $70.00 | Oct 28 | Dec 31 |
| $75.00 | Jan 1 | Jun 30 | |
| $80.00 | Jul 1 | Sep 26 | |
| 18 Miles |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | 1:03:28 | 37:48 |
| 2024 | 101 | 1:01:50 | 36:53 |
| 2023 | 71 | 1:05:32 | 44:22 |
| 2022 | 82 | 1:05:24 | 43:06 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 | 32:05 | 18:40 |
| 2024 |
Interested in this race?
| $75.00 |
| Oct 28 |
| Dec 31 |
| $80.00 | Jan 1 | Jun 30 |
| $85.00 | Jul 1 | Sep 26 |
| 6.2 Miles | $50.00 | Oct 28 | Dec 31 |
| $55.00 | Jan 1 | Jun 30 |
| $60.00 | Jul 1 | Sep 26 |
Friday, Sept 25th: 4:30PM - 7:00PM at Location TBD - Montour Falls NY Race Day (Sept 26th) PPU/In-Person Registration: 7:00AM - 8:00AM at 238 West Main Street, Montour Falls, NY (Small Park on Main St.)
| 106 |
| 34:34 |
| 20:30 |
| 2023 | 48 | 35:34 | 20:50 |
| 2022 | 83 | 33:53 | 22:08 |
| 2021 | 136 | 34:00 | 17:37 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | 2:47:48 | 1:55:49 |
| 2024 | 41 | 2:58:35 | 2:12:56 |
| 2023 | 24 | 3:04:40 | 2:18:17 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | 2:00:25 | 1:29:13 |
| 2024 | 152 | 2:12:34 | 1:24:15 |
| 2023 | 157 | 2:09:05 | 1:23:09 |
| 2022 | 157 | 2:13:11 | 1:29:56 |
| 2021 | 223 | 2:08:59 | 1:14:49 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20 | 3:17:12 | 2:14:17 |