OSTR 2023

Ontario Summit Trail Races

September 23, 2023

Farfetched Enterprises is excited to announce the return of the Ontario Summit Trail Races. We're honored that Goose Adventure Racing has trusted us to continue this unique trail experience, and aim to carry on their tradition of putting on a high quality, athlete-centric event. Come join us at the summit!

Schedule

7:00AM - Packet pickup and same day registration open @ Wilson Lodge

8:45AM - Packet pickup and same day registration closes

9:00AM - Start of 5 Mile and Half Marathon

Run, run, run...

~12:00PM - Awards and post race meal @ Watkins Lodge

Registration

We have a pretty flexible set of policies. All reasonable requests will be considered.

Pricing

5 mile: $35

Half Marathon: $45

No price increases. Same-day registration available.

"Ontario County Trail Marathon"

We are not offering the two loop marathon option this year. However, if you're interested in making it a marathon weekend, we're offering a 50% discount for anyone registered for the Unlimited Breadsticks Trail Half Marathon in Victor, Ontario County on Sunday, September 24th. Contact the race directors if interested, and we'll create a personalized discount code after verifying your Breadsticks registration.

Withdrawals

We will provide withdrawal refunds at any time before Friday, September 15th at 11:59PM ET. Refunds will only be for the race entrance fee and will not include the UltraSignup administration fee.

Deferrals

We will provide registration deferrals at any time before Friday, September 22nd at 11:59PM ET. Deferrals will only be valid for entry to next year's event.

Distance Switching

All runners will be able to switch distances (up or down) before race day, at packet pick-up, and even when you reach Aid Station 1 (approximately 3 miles into the race).

Location & Parking

Race HQ is at Wilson Lodge in Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill. There is a parking lot next to Wilson Lodge, but this is reserved for race staff and volunteers. Driving past the Lodges, there is a one-way, counter-clockwise loop for accessing a baseball field and several pavilions. We have reserved these pavilions for event parking. We will be directing traffic on the day of the races, so keep an eye out for our volunteers. We would like to fill in spaces starting at the end of the loop, so keep driving forward on the loop until directed.

Please do not park on the race course or on the main park road. Please do not park in the small lots by the jumpoff, as these are reserved for other visitors to the park. Note that the main park road is one-way, counter-clockwise, so be careful when leaving the park.

Course

Half Marathon

The Half Marathon course will consist of a full 13.1 miles of one-way running with no two-way traffic. You can expect to enjoy some amazing wooded trails that you might not have experienced before. The course consists of a high percentage of rolling tree-covered single-track located mostly around the summit of Gannett Hill, the highest point in Ontario County. You will run on nearly every trail within Ontario County Park, as well as a few trail surprises. There will be rocks, roots, wooden bridges, and some awe-inspiring views.

Private Land
Between miles 4-7 the course will run through privately-owned land. First it will follow the Finger Lakes Trail (orange blazed trail) through privately-owned property, restricted by Finger Lakes Trail Use Guidelines. The course will then shoot down the shoulder of W Hollow Rd / County Rd 33 until it reaches the Gell Center property. We are able to use the Gell Center trails due to the generosity of Writers & Books. Please do not trespass on their property before race day and respect their property during the race.

5 mile

New this year is a shorter course completely within Ontario County Park. The course starts just like the Half Marathon, but runners will turn a different direction at Aid Station 1 (approximately mile 3). The total course is right around 5 miles with relatively little elevation change.

Aid Stations

Three fully-stocked aid stations, every 3-4 miles along the course, with water, Skratch Labs electrolyte drinks, GU gels, and snacks. We strongly encourage half marathon runners to bring their own hydration packs, especially if the weather is warm. We encourage everyone to bring their own drinking vessel of choice, as the number of cups at aid stations will be limited.

We will entertain requests for transporting personal drop bags to aid stations, in particular to stations 1 and 3. Let us know if you are interested in this option when you check in.

Course Maps

Half Marathon Course

5 Mile Course

Detailed Course Setting Directions & Maps

Post-Race Meal & Awards

Participants will receive a generous post-race meal in Watkins Lodge, featuring burritos hand-made by R's Market and beer from Birdhouse Brewing.

While enjoying your meal, we will present merchandise awards provided by our sponsors, including Old School Café, Inspire Moore Winery, Cindy's Grape Pies, Plenty the Bakery, Medved Running & Walking, and Birdhouse Brewing.

Awards will be presented to:

Overall Female Half Marathon
Overall Male Half Marathon
Overall Female 5 Mile
Overall Male 5 Mile

After these athletes select their prizes, anything remaining will be awarded randomly from the pool of people who are nice to the Race Director and are present at the awards ceremony.

Other things to do

First and foremost, the Naples Grape Festival will be going on the whole weekend, so head on down the hill and enjoy our Naples-based sponsors and all of the grapey festivities.

Some other interesting options include: