Events
Montezuma Half Marathon
Montezuma 10K
Montezuma 5K
Montezuma Half Marathon Virtual
Montezuma 10K Virtual
Montezuma 5K Virtual
Place
2295 NY-89
Savannah, NY US 13146
Description
MONTEZUMA FESTIVAL OF RACES | 13.1 | 10k | 5k |
Sunday-June 1, 2025 (Run events)
Saturday-May 31, 2025 (Island 25/15 Bike event) Please visit Island 25/15 race website if you are interested in registering or learning more.
Nestled in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, the tiny town of Savannah — home to a population of just over 1,700 year-round residents — is set to play host to the Montezuma Festival of Races. This series of races will take 5K, 10K and half marathon runners along country roads in low population density areas full of scenic views of rural Central New York. It will be on mostly paved roads for the Half Marathon with a couple miles on packed dirt trails that will have you running on the outskirts of Howland Island. The 10K and 5K are run entirely on paved roads (See Course Maps)
The race will benefit the important work and efforts of the Friends of Montezuma.Org
RACE WEATHER
Savannah, NY typically sees warm weather at the beginning of June. There will be plenty of hydration stations along the on course routes, as well as medical professionals on site. It is recommended that runners also be prepared with hydration belts and plenty of fluids. Thank you for your cooperation!
COURSE MAPS FOR ALL RUN EVENTS
HALF MARATHON (13.1 MILES)
START TIME: 8:00 AM EST
START/FINISH LINE: Montezuma Audubon Center
RACE RECORDS: Richard Powell (M) 1:17:07 (2016), Jessie Evans (F) 1:30:02 (2018)
THE COURSE: A new 13.1 mile course for this year (2023) that will certainly give you a taste of Montezuma (Howland Island) but we have eliminated both the inner loop and the large stone gravel road section that leads to and from the inner loop trail. The new course should be much more "feet" friendly and faster without sacrificing to much of the scenic views of the Wetland Preserve.
Course Map Course Map Half Marathon (2025)
10K (6.2 MILES)
START TIME: 8:15 AM EST
START/FINISH LINE: Montezuma Audubon Center
RACE RECORDS: Jasper Suhr (M) 39:32, Karyl Sargent (F) 43:11
THE COURSE: The 10K COURSE will take place mostly on country roads in Savannah, NY. .
Course Map Course Map 10K (2025)
5K (3.1 MILES)
START TIME: 8:30 AM EST
START/FINISH LINE: Montezuma Audubon Center
RACE RECORDS: Michael Dee (M) 17:38 (2018), Amanda Mazza (F) 20:38 (2024) THE COURSE: The 5K course will take place entirely on country roads in Savannah, NY.
Course Map Course Map 5K (2025)
PACKET PICKUPS
TENTATIVELY : Packet Pickup (Friday, May 31, 2024) WATCH FOR MORE DETAIL AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE RACE
Medved Running & Walking (3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618) 11:00AM-1:00PM
TENTATIVELY: Packet Pickup (Saturday, June 1, 2024) WATCH FOR MORE DETAIL AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE RACE
Cobblestone Ale House ( 400 1st St, Liverpool, NY 13088) 2:30pm-4:30pm
Race Day Packet Pickup (Sunday, June 2) starting at 7:00am
Montezuma Audubon Center (2295 NY-89, Savannah, NY 13146)
GETFIT SERIES
More details to come December!
PARKING, LODGING & TOURISM
Lodging
Clyde/Clyde Area:
Erie Mansion https://www.eriemansion.com/
Cabin on the River (Near Black Brook Park) Airbnb-https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/816168493610656089?adults=2&children=0&enable_m3_private_room=true&infants=0&pets=1&check_in=2023-05-22&check_out=2023-05-27&federated_search_id=f423bb33-9add-47dd-8f91-fecf0d57db28&source_impression_id=p3_1683904767_0CaxIUzUi5p2kAQy
Bear Creek Retreat (Cabin near Alloway) Air Bnb: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/569893711350528622?check_in=2023-05-12&check_out=2023-05-17&adults=2&children=0&infants=0&pets=1&source_impression_id=p3_1683906261_GC1KLe6Ag2B7aFVt
Savannah/Savannah Area:
Rivers Crossing Campground & Marina https://www.rccampground.com/
Country House Inn House (multiple rooms for rent – south of Rt. 31 near Armitage Bridge) AirBNB https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/29000855?adults=2&category_tag=Tag%3A8678&children=0&enable_m3_private_room=true&infants=0&location=Clyde%2C%20New%20York%2C%20United%20States&pets=1&check_in=2023-05-31&check_out=2023-06-05&federated_search_id=1a7f859d-5155-4f97-9f44-05914c61df3b&source_impression_id=p3_1683905435_%2FbuR1Y1fB0dq9hZI
Eagle View Cabin-
https://www.eagleviewcabin.com/
Secluded Waterfront Cabin (map shows that it is 5 miles from the Montezuma Audubon Center near Conquest. VRBO
https://www.vrbo.com/2750272noDates=true&unitId=3322145
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