Glen Iris 13th Annual 5k
Saturday, September 6th @ Letchworth State Park
- 5k Run @ 10:00 a.m.
- 5K Walk @ 10:00 a.m.
- Book Worm Wiggle @ 11:00 a.m.
Details
Mail-in and online registration is effective immediately and appreciated. Day of race registration from 8:00 to 9:45 a.m.
| FEES* | By 8/30 | 8/31 - 9/6 | Race Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | $18 | $21 | $23 |
| 5K Walk | $18 | $21 | $23 |
| Book Worm Wigglers | $8 | $8 | $8 |
*$2 discount for all GRTC & GBTC members and Students
*Preregistration by 9/4/08 guarantees FREE entry into park.
*Letchworth Park Entry Fee after 8:00 a.m. is $6.
Register Online at Active.com
Online registration is now open at Active.com. Please read Release Details before completing registration.
Mail-In Registration
You may also pick up a Registration form at the Cordelia A. Greene library or download a PDF version here. Please send the completed registration and check to:
Glen Iris 5kP.0. Box 57
Castile, NY 14427
Questions or Comments
Please feel free to direct any questions or comments to gleniris5k@yahoo.com.
Course
Start is located at the Trout Pond of Letchworth Park. The scenic flat route proceeds along the park road adjacent to the Genesee River Gorge, before turning into a wooded back road leading to the finish line at Trailside Lodge. Course Map.
Course Records
Mark Andrews (2002) - 14:28
Jessica Kuhr (2006) - 17:15
Goodies & Awards
T-shirts, by Eagle Point Sportswear, will be presented to the first 300 pre-registered participants in the 5K race. Pre-registered entrants only are eligible for draw prizes.
Cash Awards
- $500 to the 1st Female & Male Overall
Perry IGA Home Town Proud Awards
+$100 Elitsac Lumber Bonus if course record is broken - $200 to 2nd Female & Male Overall
- $100 to 3rd Female & Male Overall
- $100 to 1st Masters Female & Male Overall
Top 3 Female & Male in each age group will receive:
- Ages 14 & under, 15-19, 1st Place: Female/Male gift certificates for one pair of sneakers from Swain Sports
- Ages 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+: Pottery by Claire Keating
- Top ten walkers: Select Pottery
- Middle of the Pack Awards: Sunglasses donated by Warsaw Opticians
- Book Worm Wigglers: a book donated by Project Read
No duplication of prizes. All unclaimed cash and age group awards will become the property of the Cordelia A. Greene Library.
Lodging
Come stay at the beautiful Glen Iris Inn or "rough it" at one of the many camping areas located at the park. For more information please call 585-493-2622, Fax 585-493-5803.
Post Race Party
A box lunch prepared by Chefs at the Glen Iris Inn will include a Chicken or Garden vegetable wrap, apple, chips, brownie and a beverage. This meal is included in the registration fee for all racers. Spectators may purchase a box lunch for $10.
Getting Here
From Rochester: 390 S Geneseo exit, take Rt 20A W to 39W. In Castile take a left on Park Rd. East. Follow Park Rd. out of village and take a left at stop sign at Denton Corner. Enter Entrance of Park and take a right to Trailside Lodge.
From Buffalo: 400 S to 20A E to Warsaw. Take a right to 19 S to 19A S past village of Castile. Take a left at stop sign at Denton Corner. Enter Entrance or Park and take a right to Trailside Lodge.
From Corning: West on Rt 17, Hornell exit N or Rt 36 on Rt 70 to end. W on Rt 436 to Portageville entrance of Park. Follow to Trailside Lodge.
Check it out at Google Maps
Release Details
In consideration of the acceptance of my or my child entry into the events, I hereby make the following agreements: I know that running or walking in a road race is potentially hazardous activity. I should not participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run or walk. I assume all physical psychological risks associated with running in this event, including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, vehicles, or other objects; the effects of the weather, including high heat or humidity; traffic and the conditions of the roads; and negligent acts of participants or spectators, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my or my child's entry, I fully release forever discharge the Glen Iris Inn, Letchworth State Park, The Castile Library, The Village of Castile, and all other sponsoring organizations and institutions from any other claims, demands, damages, causes of action, liabilities or expenses of any kind whatsoever, which occur directly or indirectly, as a result of or in connection with my participation of the event, even if such consequences result from the negligence, fault, or carelessness of the organizers or sponsoring organizations. This release shall be binding on my heirs, administrators, successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns, and assigns of the organizers and sponsoring entities. By this release I fully intend to discharge the said organizations from any and all injuries or losses suffered by me while participating in or traveling to/from this event. By entering any of these events I agree to the terms of the above release.