Registration Opens for 2025 Oak Tree Race
Registration is now open for the 21st annual Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K taking place in Geneseo NY on August 31, 2025.
The area’s largest running race is returning to Geneseo over Labor Day weekend. Registration opened on June 1st for this annual event, in its 21sth year, which raises funds to support the local land conservation efforts of the non-profit Genesee Valley Conservancy.
The Oak Tree Half Marathon allows runners to compete along a unique course that features historic downtown Geneseo and the rural countryside of Nations Road that offers scenic vistas of farms and forests for runners. The Oak Tree 5K brings runners past the Conservancy’s Island Preserve, through historic downtown Geneseo, and through several residential streets in the Village. Both courses end at the Geneseo Central School track for a flat and fast finish, where spectators can watch your final kick!
Organized by Genesee Valley Conservancy, the event is the largest fundraising event for the organization. Executive Director Benjamin Gajewski says “The Oak Tree Race shows off over 3,000 acres of lands protected by the Conservancy, including the Island Preserve which is used by every student during their time at Geneseo Central School. It is a wonderfully scenic course that runners can enjoy all while raising important funds for local conservation work.”
The Oak Tree Races take place on Sunday August 21st starting with the 8am Oak Tree Half Marathon which begins on Route 39 near the Geneseo Central School, travels to main street, before returning north to Nations Road, Roots Tavern Road, and Huston Road, before returning to the school for the finish.
The companion Oak Tree 5K race begins just after, starting at ~8:20 and circles through the Village of Geneseo before finishing at the Geneseo Central School Track.
The Oak Tree Race is supported by Tompkins Community Bank along with several local businesses.
To register, visit www.oaktreerace.org
Village of Geneseo residents are encouraged to avoid driving between 7:45am and 9am on Sunday September 3rd to avoid the road closures that result from the race. Residents along the course will be notified in the week prior to the race. Says Gajewski, “If you’re not going to run, come volunteer or cheer on our runners. Runners appreciate the community involvement and support as they take on the Oak Tree Race!”