Since 2005, the Oak Tree has been a great way to get in shape, test yourself and have fun in a beautiful setting while supporting the Genesee Valley Conservancy.
Date (Annually, Sunday of Labor Day weekend)
September 1st, 2013
Location
Geneseo Central School 4050 Avon Road
Geneseo, NY 14454
Time
6:30am-7:45 Packet pickup and registration at track 7:55 VILLAGE STREETS CLOSE - PLAN AHEAD! 8:00am Half Marathon start
8:15am 5K start
9:15am Kids Fun Run on track 9:30am 5K award ceremony
10:45am Half award ceremony
11:15am Half course closes Top
Cost 1/2 Marathon
Register June 1 - Aug. 18 ...$45
............Aug. 19 - Aug. 31..$55
............Race day .............$60
5K Run/Walk
Register June 1 - Aug. 18 ...$20
............Aug. 19 - Aug. 31..$22
............Race day .............$25
High School & College Teams - 5K Discount
High school and college teams/clubs of 10+ can register for $10 per person, must register by Aug. 19.
Contact 585-243-2190 or email oaktree@geneseevalleyconservancy.org. Refund Policy Payment and registration are non-refundable/transferable. Top
Registration: (Opens June 1st) Online
We are setup on active.com for online registration.
Mail Download brochure and mail to:
Genesee Valley Conservancy
PO Box 73
Geneseo, NY 14454
Packet Pickup Registration Register in person at packet pickup (see below).
Day of Registration
Starting at 6:30am and ending at 7:45. Top
Packet Pickup
Your bib, shirt, and runner packet can be picked at the Big Tree Inn (46 Main Street, Geneseo) on Friday the 30th from 3-7 and on Saturday the 31st from 11-7.
On race day, you can pick up starting at 6:30am and ending at 7:45am at the Geneseo Central School. Top
Pre-Race Pasta Dinner at The Big Tree Inn On Saturday August 31st, The Big Tree Inn (46 Main Street) is hosting our pre-race dinner. An all-you-can-eat buffet of pasta, salad, and bread between 5pm-7pm. Sign up for $10/person when you register or $12 at the door.
Receive course tips and meet fellow runners, the race committee, and our volunteers. Family and friends are welcome to join you at $10 or they can order off the menu. Top
Course Descriptions Half Marathon This USATF certified course (NY05122KL) is chip timed and runs on paved (40%) and dirt roads (60%) through the National Historic Landmark village of Geneseo and the Nations Road Grasslands, identified as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. The course runs past the majestic Oak Tree savannahs of the Genesee Valley and 17 GVC protected properties.
Six water stations are on the course, two with gatorade, along with live musical groups. A restroom will be located approximately at miles 4 and 11. Finish at the Geneseo Central School track.
Half Walkers: If you cannot finish by 11:15 (15min/mile pace), you may start at 7am. You must contact us for this early start.
You will finish under the banner, receive a medal and official time (your time will be a minimum of 3hrs). THIS IS FOR WALKERS ONLY. You are responsible to be at the starting line prior to 7am.
Course Closure: The course closes at 11:15. For safety, we cannot leave participants on the course after this time.
Half Marathon Course Preview
5K Run/Walk
This USATF certified course (NY0512KL) is chip timed and travels through the village of Geneseo, a National Historic Landmark, and past three GVC protected properties.
One water station is on the course. Live music along the course. Finish at the Geneseo Central School track. Walkers are welcome!
Shirt & Finisher Items Runners Receive:
• Technical t-shirt to first 700, male and female sizing
• Finisher cup
• Post race food
• Half marathoners recieve a Hog Shed Studio finisher medal
Surplus Shirts
Available at race after registration has concluded or at our office during business hours. While supplies last. Current year shirts are $10. Past year shirts are $5.
Awards Half Marathon Categories
• Finisher medal to all finishers
• Overall male and female
• $100 to male and female setting a new course record
• Top three in age group:<19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
• Fastest male and female from Geneseo
• Male and female masters champion (aged 40+)
• 23rd finisher (GVC anniversary)
• Random drawings
5K Run/Walk Categories
• Overall male and female
• $50 to male and female setting a new course record (courtesy of GCS Cross Country)
• Top 3 in age group: <9,10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
• Fastest male and female from Geneseo
• Male and female masters champion (aged 40+)
• 23rd finisher (GVC anniversary)
• Random drawings Awards
Past awards have included cash, gift certificates, complimentary race registrations, local food (maple syrup, bread, nut butter, honey), organic fertilizer, potted Oak trees, framed photos, and drink glasses.
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Kids Fun Run
FREE event for all kids under 10. Runs will be on the track starting at 9:15. Distances will vary and awards to all participants. No registration required. Listen for announcements these runs.
Geneseo Trio
Three Geneseo run/walks: Oak Tree Half and 5k, Friday Knight 5k, and Ramon Rocha 5K. Visit the Geneseo Trio page for details. Presented by GioVanna's Pizza & Pasta. Top
Accommodation Discounts
Spend the night in Geneseo and receive 15% off your stay at these fine locations! Call and mention the Oak Tree to receive the discount. Click the logo to visit their website.
Directions Travel
The Geneseo Central School is located at 4050 Avon Road, Geneseo, NY 14454
From the North (Rochester)
Take I-390 south to Route 20A (Exit 8); turn right traveling 4.8 miles to Main Street, turn right traveling 1.4 miles to the Central School.
From the East (Syracuse)
Take the New York State Thruway to Rochester (Exit 46); follow I-390 south, then use the 'North' directions above.
From the West (Buffalo)
Take the New York State Thruway to Batavia (Exit 48); turn left traveling 1.1 miles on Route 98, turn left taking Route 63 south for 25.5 miles, turn left onto Court Street. At the end of Court St (blinking light), turn left and travel .8 miles to the Central School.
From the South (Bath)
Take I-390 north to Route 63/408 (Exit 7); turn right onto Route 63 and travel 3.5 miles, continue straight on Route 39 for .7 miles, turn left onto Main Street and drive 1.4 miles to the Central School. Top
Weather Temperatures average 60*F at the start of the race and 75*F three hours after the start. Precipitation is minimal this time of year and races to-date have been dry. Wind is variable and out of the west.
Severe Weather Policy View the policy; this ensures the saftey of participants, spectators, volunteers and staff. To-date no modifications or cancelations have been necessary to the Oak Tree.
Training Training
Many guides are available to help you work up to walking or running a 5K or half marathon. Here are some guides: 5K Walk...5K Run...Half Run
Hal Higdon also has training guides for those looking to improve their time. Top
Volunteer Pre: Office work, PR, registration Day of: Registration, packet pickup, water tables, traffic control, setup/take down, musical performer Post: Office work, tying up loose ends
Please e-mail or call the office if you are interested in lending a hand. Groups and individuals welcome. Top
Spectators
Best viewing is along the north end of Main Street. The half marathon runners will be on Main St. from 8:00 till 8:15. The 5K runners/walkers will be on Main Street starting at 8:15 before turning onto Center.
You can also join us at the Geneseo Central School to watch finishers. Top
Road Closures
Starting at 7:55am VILLAGE ROADS WILL CLOSE (Route 39, Main, Center, Highland, and North) to accommodate the start of the Half Marathon and 5K events. These roads will re-open at ~8:45 following the 5k.
Town Roads (Nations, Roots Tavern, and Houston) will be closed from ~8:00 until ~11:00 for the saftey of runners.
The Village police department is paid to assist with these road closures. The Livingston County sheriff department will also assist with closures to ensure participant saftey. Top
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