Races

Join us at Suggett Park to kick off the Corn Ducky Derby with a 5K and Youth Waddle! Registration includes on ticket entry into the Corn Ducky Derby! The Youth Waddle will be an untimed event for those ages 8 and younger to compete a short course while balancing a rubber duck on their head. LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE THE RACE SHIRT: Friday, April 10th at midnight. LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE: Friday, May 1st at 12:00pm noon. RACE START TIME: 9:00 AM CHECK IN TIME: 8:00 AM (check in will close 15 minutes before the run starts) LOCATION: Suggett Park, Cortland, NY  PARKING: Street Parking is available COURSE: The 5K will start in Suggett park and cruise through the nearby neighborhoods. The Youth Waddle will take place and stay in the park. Both will begin by the basketball courts. There will be day of registration this year. Cash Only! *There are no refunds or race transferrs*

A forest-forged trek through Greek Peak’s rolling ridges and quiet hardwood glades.  The route winds along shaded single-track, creek-cut valleys, and steady ridge climbs with glimpses across the Finger Lakes foothills. Push your pace. Carry your weight. Move with the pack. Choose your distance: 7, 14, 21, or 28 miles, and complete in 10 hours to earn the coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf Medal. Toss on a 10, 20, or 35-lb weighted vest or ruck and unlock bonus finisher swag + serious bragging rights. The course will be extremely well marked with a fun post-trek party for everyone to enjoy! Trek Day Information UltraTrax Greek Peak kicks off at 7am on May 9, 2026. The starting line will be open from 7am to 10am with the post-trek party starting at 11am. It is not a race, but it is a timed event and walkers will have 10 hours to complete the course. Bibs can be mailed or picked up the morning of the event. **IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 4/21/26, BIBS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON. A friend or relat

Come join us to honor and celebrate the life of Michael “Buzzy” Andersen. Captain Buzzy served 22 years at the Cortland City Fire Department and 15 years as a Fire Investigator. He fought fires as courageously as he fought stage 4 lung cancer. Captain Buzzy succumbed to his job related cancer on February 7, 2024.One of his true passions in life was being a competitive athlete. He was an avid runner and canoeist. He helped coordinate and certify many races, and initiated the Cortland Pumpkin Run.Please join us on Saturday, June 20th, while we celebrate and honor the life of Captain Michael “Buzzy” Andersen. Help spread awareness to the silent killers firefighters face everyday. RACE START TIME: 10:00 AM CHECK IN TIME: 9:00 AM LOCATION: Fire Department on Court Street and through Cortland PARKING: Street Parking is available nearby COURSE: This race begins near Courthouse Park and weaves through the hills of Cortland and the campus to just before Pashlay then turns around and heads back

Flat and fast, out and back course on the neighborhood streets around the Hospital.  The start and finish will be in the hospital parking lot across from the main entrance. Start Time: 8am Registration: 6:30am

IT'S BACK!! The Leaf Peeper Half Marathon is making it's much anticipated return! LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE THE RACE SHIRT: Friday, September 4th at midnight. LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE RACE: Friday, September 25th at 12:00pm noon. RACE START TIME: 7:30 AM CHECK IN TIME: 6:30 AM (check in will close 15 minutes before the run starts) LOCATION: Yama Park, Cortland, NY  PARKING: Parking is available at the park. COURSE: The half marathon will start near the pavilions at Yaman park and loop behind the lake, then head back towards the playground and onto the road as it goes down East River Road to a turn around and repeats back to the starting line. There will be day of registration this year. Cash Only!

WHY ARE THE MULTIPLE RATES FOR THE SAME EVENT? This race supports 2 local organizations working on accessibilities issues in Cortland County. We have lowered registration costs to make it more economically accessible for our community. If you are able to give more, please donate what you can to help our fundraising efforts. THANK YOU! Last day to register for the race t-shirt is September 18th, 2026. In partnership with Access To Independence, the Cortland YMCA brings our 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk to Yaman Park for a race accessible to ALL. The event will also feature a resource fair. RACE START TIME: 10:00 AM Check In to receive bibs and hats begins at 9:00 AM LOCATION: Yaman Park PARKING: Parking is available at the park COURSE: The 5K is an extended two loop course that goes through the surrounding neighborhoods of Yaman Park, the 1 mile goes through surrounding neighborhoods of Yaman Park. There will be day of registrations. Cash only.

Our final race of the season and traditional Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot! Last day to register to get the race t-shirt is Thursday, November 5th, 2025. RACE START TIME: 9:00 AM Check In to receive bibs and T-shirts begins at 7:30 AM the morning of, or 10:00-6:30pm on Wednesday, November 25th. PLEASE NOTE: CHECK IN WILL END PROMPTLY AT 8:45AM! LOCATION: Cortland YMCA PARKING: Parking is limited at the YMCA, on street parking is available COURSE: This race goes down Tompkins St, through the SUNY Cortland campus and back.