Oak Tree Surplus! (See our
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at the event) All Shirts Only $5
"I'd be willing to bet that this is the most beautiful 1/2 marathon course in New York!" 2009 runner comment
Half marathon runners begin through the historic district of Geneseo
40% of the course is on scenic dirt roads
All races finish on the Geneseo Central School track
Various kid races with awards to all runners
LIVE music throughout the race course
Katherine with her 10lbs of Barilla Pasta, Oak Tree laurel, potted Oak Tree, and $100 cash
Delicious age group awards
Half Marathon & 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. Page to be updated prior to June registration opening
Date (sunday of Labor Day weekend)
September 2nd, 2012
Location
Geneseo Central School 4050 Avon Road
Geneseo, NY 14454
Time
7:00am Packet pickup and registration opens at school
8:30am Half Marathon start
8:45am 5K start
~9:30am Kids Fun Run (after finish of 5K) ~9:45am 5K award ceremony
~11:00am Half award ceremony Top
Cost 1/2 Marathon
Register (post-marked) by Aug 26th...$40
Aug. 27th through Sept. 2nd ............$55
5K Run/Walk
Register (post-marked) by Aug 26th...$17
Aug. 27th through Sept. 2nd ............$20
High School Team Discount
Teams of 10+ for the 5K: $10 per runner
Contact the GVC office at (585) 243-2190 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 our packet pickup location on Friday and Saturday (see below).
Day of Registration
Starting at 7:30am at the Geneseo Central School. Top
Packet Pickup
Your bib, shirt, and runner packet can be picked up prior to race day at the Big Tree Inn (46 Main Street, Geneseo) on Friday the 2nd from 3-8 and on Saturday the 3rd from 11-7.
Pick up your gear on race day at the Geneseo Central School starting at 7:30am. Top
Pre-Race Pasta Special On Saturday September 3rd, The Big Tree Inn (46 Main Street) is offering an Oak Tree Race pasta special on their menu. Call The Big Tree at 585.243.5220 to make dinner reservations.
*Specifics on the special will be posted when available. Top
Course Descriptions Half Marathon Course Map Interactive Google Map This USATF certified course (NY05122KL) will be timed with ChronoTrack disposable chips 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 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.
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 can allow you to start at 8:00am. Please listen for an announcment and be prepared for this early start time. You will finish under the finish banner, recieve a finishers medal, and recieve an official time. YOU MUST CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY. Course Closure: The Half Marathon course closes at 12:15. Due to safety and liability, we cannot leave participants on the course after this time. Please contact us if you have concerns about finishing by 12:15.
5K Course Map Interactive Google Map
This USATF certified course (NY0512KL) will be timed with ChronoTrack disposable chips and travels through the village of Geneseo, a National Historic Landmark, and past three GVC protected properties.
One water station is on the course. Finish at the Geneseo Central School track.Walkers are welcome on this course.
Course Records: ....Male:..15:49.00 Bobby Henchen - 2011
....................... Female: .18:15.96 Laura Iafrati - 2009 Top
Shirt & Entry Benefits Half Marathon
- Logoed technical t-shirt for first 200 registrants, male and female sizing.
- Custom finisher medal
- Post race food
5K Run/Walk
- Logoed t-shirt for first 250 registrants.
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Post race food Merchandise
Surplus shirts from this year and previous years will be sold at the race after registration has concluded. Top
Awards 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 Geneseo, male and female masters champion (aged 40+), 22nd 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 Geneseo, male and female masters champion (aged 40+), 22nd finisher (GVC anniversary), 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+
Award types
Past awards have included cash, gift certificates (shoes, dinner), complimentary race registrations, food products (maple syrup, bread, nut butters, honey), organic fertilizer, potted Oak trees, and drink glasses.
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2011 Demographics Finishers Half Marathon - 275
5K Run/Walk - 330
Kids Fun Run - dozens Geneseo Trio - TBD
Location
NYS resident - 92%
Livingston County resident - 42%
Out of State Resident - 8% ...AZ, CT, FL, HI, MA, MD, MI, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA............Canada, Mexico Top
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 run/walk events. Visit the Geneseo Trio page for details on this great series. The 2011 Trio is sponsored by GioVanna's Pizza & Pasta! Top
Accommodation Discounts
Spend the night in Geneseo at one of our partners' lodging, each offering race weekend discounts. You must call and mention the Oak Tree for these offers. 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 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. Top
Weather Temperatures have averaged 60*F at the start of the race (9am) and 70*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. The majority of the course is run north-south, minimizing impact that wind does have.
Training 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. 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 in any of the areas described above. Groups and individuals welcome. Top
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. Top
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.
The police department is being paid by The Oak Tree to assist with road closure and ensure participant safety.
We apologize for any inconvenient this may cause and appreciate your assistance in keeping our participants safe! Top
Sponsorship Opportunities Please contact our Race Director at oaktree@geneseevalleyconservancy.org to request a sponsorship packet and discuss opportunities to get your business involved.
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