Saturday July 12, 2025
Hardscrabble Finger Lakes Trail Running
High Tor
Trail Marathon
Half & Full Marathon
This inaugural half marathon and marathon trail run explores the town and trails that make the scenic backdrop of Naples, NY. Starting with a romp through the vibrant downtown, runners then climb to explore the High-Tor Wildlife Management Area. This half marathon loop for has a great mix of good warm-up terrain, challenging climbs, and groovy downhills. This community driven event has generous aid stations and is great for runners and spectating families alike.
The Course
Beginning and ending at the Naples Community Park, the route starts on gentle terrain briefly entering High-Tor WMA before heading through downtown Naples . Running south down the vibrant Main Street, runners re-enter High Tor at the Digger and Aid Station #1 (mile 3). Runners then head up the Finger Lakes Trail for a long, challenging climb and descent before arriving at the Bassett Rd Aid Station (Aid #2). From Aid #2 at mile 7, runners face the second big climb of the day. towards the rim of Conklin Gully. This big climb rewards the runner with fun downhill sections all the way back to the finish.
This will be offered as a half marathon loop with an opportunity for a marathon distance doing two loops.
gross: +2137' -2137'
Elevation Profile: +2137' -2137'
The Details
2025 Entry Fees
Full Marathon
$105 before June 1
$120 until online registration closes
$140 day of
(Plus taxes and Ultrasignup fee)
Half Marathon
$95 before June 1
$110 until online Registration closes
$130 Day of
(Plus taxes and Ultrasignup fee)
Refund policy: We will be happy to refund your entry fee, less a $25 service fee if you notify us by June 1. After June 1, no refunds will be issued.
All runners will receive a great event shirt, a finisher award, and post race grub.
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st-3rd place overall male and female winners for both race distances.
2025 EVENT SCHEDULE
July 10
5:00 PM - Online race registration closes.
July 11
Bib pick up 4-6pm at Naples Brewing Company
July 12
RACE DAY!
6:30-7:45 AM - Packet pickup/check-in available at Naples Community Park for full marathon racers
Pre race informational briefing will occur immediately before full marathon race start.
8:00 AM - FULL MARATHON START
8:01- 8:45 AM - Packet pickup/check-in available at the Naples Community Park for half marathon racers
Pre race informational briefing will occur immediately before each wave for full marathon racers.
9:00 AM - HALF MARATHON START
~ 1:00 PM - Awards
4:00 PM Race course closes. (8hr cut-off for full marathon runners.)
IMPORTANT: All race participants must check in Saturday morning so we know you are starting the race and can account for you, even if you picked up your packet Friday night.
AID STATIONS
Aid stations are located approximately at miles 3, 7, and 13 (start/finish), and there will be an aid station and drop bag location for full marathon runners located at the halfway point. Full marathon runners will have access to those two on-course stations on your second lap as well. Aid stations will be well stocked with typical ultra run type fuel. Water, Untapped Maple-aid hydration, Untapped Maple "gels" plus cookies, chips, candy, bananas, etc. This race is a CUP-FREE race, all runners should be equipped with a bottle, pack, or collapsible cup to access fluids at aid stations. Aid stations will also have basic first aid supplies.
Restrooms are only available at the at the start/finish and a short distance from Aid Station #3. Except in the case of an emergency, aid to runners is only allowed at aid stations on course.
Spectator View Points
Main Street Naples
Aid Station #2
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Aid is only allowed at aid stations.
If you must drop, please notify a race official at the start/finish area ASAP so we don't go looking for you!
This event follows Ironwood Adventure Works Rules for Competition and Policies and Procedures.
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