Details

The Oak Tree Half Marathon is the premier distance running race in the region. Run through the National Historic Landmark District of Geneseo and head into the Genesee Valley past 300 year old oak savannahs, sheep pastures, and horse farms.

The course features spectacular scenery with a small town feel but includes all of the amenities you would expect at a big city race.

With live music on the course, historic aircraft flyovers, and hand-made finisher medals, the Oak Tree is a unique half marathon that showcases the beauty of the Genesee Valley.

Start & Course

The 13.1 mile course runs on paved (40%) and dirt (60%) roads.  The majority of the course is closed to traffic during the race.  

Course Directions

• The start is a .3 mile walk from the Geneseo Central School on Route 39, near Westview Crescent

• Start by heading south into the Village on Main Street

• Circle the fountain downtown and return north on Main Street

• Continue north on Route 39, passing the starting line and 5k runners, continue north and take a left onto Nations Road

• Turn right onto Roots Tavern Road until end

• Turn left onto Route 39 to Houston Road

• Turn left onto Houston Road until end

• Turn left onto Nations Road and continue to Route 39

• Turn right onto Route 39 and south toward the Geneseo Central School

• Turn right onto the school driveway, turn right to enter the track, and turn left onto the track and complete a ¾ loop to finish

Walkers

Walkers are welcome, but if you do not expect to finish before the course closes (3hrs 15min), you must take the early start at 7am. Please notify us when you register.  All early starters will have a minimum 3hr time.  The early start is not available to runners.

USATF Certification Number: NY16114KL

Course Closure

The course closes at 11:15. For safety, we cannot leave participants on the course after this time.

Course Aid

Aid Stations:

Seven stations on the course with water and five also with lime Gatorade.

Restrooms:

Located at the starting line, mile 1.5, and the finish.

First-Aid:

Personnel will be roaming the course with basic medical supplies, a defibrillator, and water.  EMS personnel will be staged at the finish line.

Lead vehicle:  

A cyclist will lead the top male and top female athletes.

Awards & Souvenirs

Registrants:

• A male or female fitted A4 Technical t-shirt (view sizing chart) - first 500 registrants

• Surplus shirts & hats will be sold at the event ($5 shirts, $25 hats)

Finishers:

• Finishing Medal TBD

• Post race food and drink at the school supplied by Wegmans