Come run the Vestal XX, a USATF certified 20-kilometer (12.427 miles) road race over the hills of Vestal, NY. 2026 marks the 54th running, making it the oldest road race in the Southern Tier. RACE DETAILS Date : Saturday, June 20, 2026 Start Time : 8:00 AM (early start at 7:30 AM, see details below) Location : Start & finish at Vestal Senior Center, 201 Main St., Vestal. On-site parking available. Registration is $30 ($2 discount for TCRC members). A 2-person relay option is also available for $25 per person. NEW FOR 2026 All participants who register by June 4 at 11:59 PM will receive a tri-blend race t-shirt with their registration. RACE DAY Packet pick up and race day registration begin at 7:00 AM. Race day registration will be $35 for the 20K and $30 per person for the relay. EARLY START An early start at 7:30 AM is available for runners who do not expect to finish under 2 hours 15 minutes (10:52/mile pace). Early starters are not eligible for awards. Join us for one of the Souther
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Vestal, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
