The Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM on June 7, 2026, so plan to arrive in Ithaca the evening before if you're traveling from out of town. The race takes place at 701 Taughannock Boulevard in Ithaca, New York, and covers the half-marathon distance. Entry fees range from $110 to $130. June timing means warmer conditions typical for upstate New York at that time of year. You'll find hotels throughout the Ithaca area that can accommodate your race weekend, giving you time to settle in before the early morning start. Consider lodging within easy driving distance of the venue to minimize stress on race morning.
From the Race Organizer
It's been fun to offer our returners new courses and formats which have highlighted different parts of Ithaca and its surrounding communities. And, first timers, what hopefully will be another day running one of the most beautiful and finest half marathons in the Country. 2025 will be no different. Here's what we're planning: We'll again start stage from Trumansburg High School, with a Start line on South St. From South St, runners will take a left onto Main St to start a weave through downtown Trumansburg's rolling before beginning to head for Ithaca. They'll pass through the upper tip of Taughannock Falls State Park before reaching the head of the Black Diamond Rail Trail. From there it'll be a steady descent along the hard packed gravel surface to arrive back in Ithaca. Once you emerge it'll be a, hopefully, fast final mile, running north along the Cayuga Lake for a finish in Cass Park. Note: Course configuration may change. 2026 Course Format / Highlights: 2025 (and 2026) Interactive Course Map can be viewed here https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2935977?units=miles Start on South St in Trumansburg, NY Finish along the base of Cayuga Lake in Cass Park in Ithaca Use of the Black Diamond Rail Trail What you'll get: Each runner will receive 5 aid stations on course Delicious post-race food in to-go format from Fittnell Farms Catering Event tech-tee (only guaranteed to those registering before May 1st) Event finisher's medal and bottle All else that goes into the event including your help in allowing us to donate back to multiple entities each year including high school teams, parks, and fire marshals Staging Area / Finish Lines: Starting Line : 2026's running will again start on South St near Main in Trumansburg. Finish Line : The event will end at Cass Park (701Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY) Packet Pickup: Thursday & Friday 12 - 6 @ Finger Lakes Running Co (700 Cascadilla St, Ithaca - Next to Purity) Saturday from 12 - 6 @ Garrett's Brewing in Trumansburg (1 W Main St, Trumansburg) Sunday / Raceday from 5:30 - 7:15 @ Trumansburg Central School's Complex (100 Whig St, Trumansburg) Raceday Sunday, June 7, 2026 05:30 – 07:00 – Raceday Check-In at Trumansburg High School 05:30 - 06:30 - Race morning finish area parking in targeted zones of Cass Park, Ithaca (adjacent to finish) w/ shuttle buses leaving for start when full. 07:30 - Mass Start on South St (@ Truman St Intersection) 08:40 - First finisher anticipated to reach finish line in Cass Park 09:30 - Shuttle Buses begin transporting finishers back to Trumansburg High School / Start 11:30 - Last finisher anticipated to reach finish line and course closed 12:00 – Catering closed and Park Cleared of Event Staging & Last Shuttle Bus leaves Cass Park for the Start Area Parking Please see the pre-race email (going out by Wednesday June 3) and the event website.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 7.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Ithaca, 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
When is Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon 2026 — Ithaca, NY?
Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon 2026 — Ithaca, NY takes place on June 7, 2026. The race is held in Ithaca, New York.
Where is Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon 2026 — Ithaca, NY held?
Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon 2026 — Ithaca, NY is held at 701 Taughannock Blvd in Ithaca, New York.
Where can I find hotels near Gorges Ithaca Half Marathon 2026 — Ithaca, NY?
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