MONTEZUMA FESTIVAL OF RACES | 13.1 | 10k | 5k |
Sunday-June 2, 2024 (Run events)
Saturday-June 1, 2024 (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. The Half Marathon course was changed in 2023. It will be the same for 2024. It will be on mostly paved roads with a couple miles on packed dirt trails that will have you running on the outskirts of Howland Island.
The race will benefit the important work and efforts of the Friends of Montezuma and the the Savannah Fire Department.
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!
Event: Montezuma Half Marathon
We anticipate that the Half Marathon course will once again be able to loop into Howland Island mid race. Ultimately the 13.1 mile course will include 8 miles of paved country roads and ~5 miles of wide, packed trail through Howland Island.
Event: Montezuma 10K
The entire 10K course will be run on country roads.
The entire 5K course will be run on country roads.