Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk
Since 2005, the Oak Tree has been a great way to get in shape, test yourself and have fun in a beautiful setting all while supporting the conservation efforts of the Genesee Valley Conservancy (GVC). Over 430 people participated in the Oak Tree in 2009.
Date (sunday of Labor Day weekend)
September 5th, 2010
Location
Geneseo Central School, Geneseo NY
Time
7:30am Packet pickup and registration opens at school
9:00am Half Marathon start
9:15am 5K start
~10:00am Kids Fun Run (after finish of 5K)
~10:15am 5K award ceremony
~11:30am Half award ceremony
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Cost:
1/2 Marathon
Aug. 30th through Sept. 5th ............$50
5K Run/Walk
Aug. 30th through Sept. 5th ............$20
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Registration:
Online
We are setup on active.com for online registration.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES SATURDAY AT 11:59PM
In Person Friday/Saturday Registration
Register in person at our packet pickup location (see below)
Day of Registration
Starting at 7:30am at the Geneseo Central School.
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Packet Pickup:
Your packet containing your shirt and bib can be picked up prior to race day on Friday the 3rd from 3-8pm and on Saturday the 4th from 11-7pm at the Big Tree Inn; 46 Main Street, Geneseo.
Pick up your packet on race day at the Geneseo Central School starting at 7:30am.
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Course Description
Half Marathon
Course Map
Interactive Google Map
This USATF certified course 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 16 GVC protected properties.
Six water stations are on the course, two with sports drink, along with live musical groups. A restroom will be located approximately at miles 4 and 11. Finish at the Geneseo Central School track.
Course Records...Male: 1:12.57 Mark Andrews '07
....................... Female: 1:23.39 Katherine Aldridge '08
Course Closure: The Half Marathon course closes at ~12:15. Due to safety and liability concerns, we cannot leave participants out on the course after this time. Please contact us if you have concerns about finishing by ~12:15.
Walkers: The Half Marathon is primarily a running event, but we welcome walkers to join us. If you do not expect to finish the course by 12:15 (a 15min/mile pace), we invite you to start at 8:00am.
If you start at 8:00am you will not receive an official time and will not be eligible for age group awards; however, you will still be eligible for random prize drawings. An early start will allow you to complete the course with full volunteer aid and support and you will complete the course while finish line festivities are ongoing. Please include with your register, or by separate note, that you will be walking and starting at 8am.
5K
Course Map
Interactive Google Map
This USATF certified course travels through the village of Geneseo, a National Historic Landmark, and past two GVC protected properties.
One water station is on the course. Finish at the Geneseo Central School track....
Course Records ..Male:... 17:22.56 Alex Chichester '09
....................... Female: 18:15.96 Laura Iafrati '09
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Shirts & Entry Benefits
Half Marathon
- Logoed Technical T-Shirt to first 200 registrants, male and female sizing
- Custom finisher medal
- Post race food
5K Run/Walk
- Logoed T-Shirt to first 250 registrants
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Post race food
Merchandise
Surplus shirts from 2010 and previous years will be sold at the Geneseo Central school after registration has concluded.
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Awards
Unique local awards like no other race! Past awards have included cash, gift certificates to local establishments (running shoes, massages, workouts, food), complimentary race registrations, maple syrup products, organic peanut butter, worm-made organic fertilizer, potted Oak trees, and drinking glasses.
Half Marathon Categories
Finisher medal to all finishers, overall male and female, $100 cash to male and female setting a new course record, first three in age group, fastest male and female from Livingston County, fastest male and female from Geneseo, male and female masters champion (aged 40+), 20th finisher (GVC anniversary), and random drawings.
. .Age Groups:<19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+,
5K Run/Walk Categories
Overall male and female, first three in age group, fastest male and female from Livingston County, fastest male and female from Geneseo, male and female masters champion (aged 40+), 20th finisher (GVC anniversary), fastest male and female high school team athlete, and random drawings.
. .Age Groups: <14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
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Demographics (based on 2009 event)
Registrants
Half Marathon - 167
5K Run/Walk - 266
Kids Fun Run - dozens
Geneseo Trio - 20 (finished all three 5Ks in the series)
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Age Groups (Percent of participants)
< 14 (5%), 15-19 (8%), 20-24 (11%), 25-29 (7%), 30-34 (8%), 35-39 (13%), 40-44 (11%), 45-49 (10%), 50-54 (9%), 55-59 (8%), 60-64 (5%), 65-69 (3%), 70+ (1%)
Location
NYS Resident - 95%
...Livingston 45%, Monroe 25%, Erie 4%, Ontario 3%,
...Steuben 3.5%...and over a dozen more counties!
Out of State Resident - 5%
...Canada...
...Colorado
...District of Columbia
...Florida
...Indiana
...Maryland
...Massachusetts
...Nevada
...New Jersey
...Pennsylvania
...South Carolina
...Tennessee
...Virginia
...Washington
*All percents based on total event participation for the 2009 Half + 5K.
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Results
RESULTS TO BE POSTED AFTERNOON ON SUN. 5TH
Overall Half |
Overall 5K |
Half/5K by Age Group |
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Photos
Course and finish line photography will be available for the 2010 Oak Tree. 100% of proceeds benefit GVC. New this year, add the 2010 Oak Tree race logo to your photo!
Photos will be linked here a few days after the event for purchase of prints or download.
Mini Gallery |
All Photos for Purchase |
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2010 Photos for Purchase |
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Kids Fun Run
FREE event for all kids under 10. Runs will be on the Geneseo Central School track immediately following the 5K Run/Walk. Distances will vary and awards to all participants. No registration required.
Geneseo Trio
The Oak Tree has joined with the Friday Knight 5k Race/Walk and the Ramon Rocha 5K Run/Walk to create the Geneseo Trio: three Geneseo 5k run/walk events. Visit the Geneseo Trio page for details on this great series.
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Accommodations
Spend the night or weekend in Geneseo at one of our partners, each offering special race weekend discounts:
You must call and mention the Oak Tree for these offers:
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Temple Hill B & B
• $20 off 2 night stay
• Post-race breakfast
• Late Sunday checkout
• 585.243.0810 |
Hartford House
•Stay Fri and Sat: receive Sun 1/2 off
• 1/2 mile from race start
• 585.519.1611 |
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Other activities for your visit: Livingston County Tourism
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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 using the same directions as 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, turn left at the blinking light 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.
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Training & Group Runs
Training
Many training schedules are available to help you work up to walking or running a 5K or Half Marathon. Here are some schedules for first timers:
5K Walk Schedule...5K Run Schedule...Half Run Schedule
We also recommend Hal Higdon for training schedules for those who have accomplished a 5K or Half Marathon and are looking to improve their time and/or speed their recovery after the event.
Sunday Morning Runs
Weekly, year-round, informal runs starting on Main Street in Geneseo at 8am each Sunday morning. Distances and speeds vary depending on participants. Come walk or run. Bring a friend!
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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 in any of the areas described above. Groups and individuals welcome.
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Spectators
For those not participating in the Oak Tree, we encourage you to watch along the course to cheer the participants.
Best viewing of both courses is along the north end of Main Street. The half marathon runners will be on Main St. from 9:00 till 9:20 as they come into town from the School, loop around the fountain and head back out Route 39. The 5K runners/walkers will be on Main Street starting at 9:15 before turning onto Center Street.
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Road Closures
Starting before 9am Route 39 (from Geneseo Central School to Village) and Main Street will be closed to accommodate the start of the Half Marathon and 5K events. These roads will re-open at ~9:45.
Village streets (Center, Highland, North) will be closed from ~9:15 until the last runners have left that street.
Town Roads (Nations Road, Roots Tavern Road, and Houston Road) will be closed from ~9:15 until ~11:00.
We apologize for any inconvenient this may cause and appreciate your assistance in keeping our over 400 participants safe!
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Please contact Eric Grace at (585)-243-2190 to request a sponsorship packet and to discuss various opportunities to get your business involved.
From sponsoring the entire event to donating a few gift certificates or products as awards, we can work with you to find a level of sponsorship that will best benefit your business and contribute to the Oak Tree's success.
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