About
Well done, you've discovered the registration page for the most scenic and challenging trail races that Central New York has to offer. Starting and finishing within Morgan Hill State Forest (camping available), the Morgan Hill Half Marathon and Morgan Hill "Meat Grinder" Marathon courses follow the nearly-all-single-track Onondaga Trail alongside misty ponds, up to incredible vistas, and crossing above waterfalls; past the highest point in Onondaga County on single track mountain bike trails; then back onto the Onondaga Trail to the finish line after running over (or around) the gravestone of one very unlucky guy from the 1700s.The marathon course adds the cruel but beautiful Fellows Hill loop and an out-and-back on the Onondaga Trail to Route 13. With the cooler temperatures and fall colors of late September, this is East Coast trail running at its absolute finest with all the rocks and roots that come with it. The memories will remain with you long after the blisters have healed and the muscle soreness and fatigue have faded.
Morgan Hill Trail Races takes place concurrently with the Hill to Hollow 100km and 100km relay, are Trail Sisters approved, and are UTMB Index races.
It takes a tremendous amount of work by a great many people and organizations to provide public access to and maintain the beautiful land and trails upon which these races depend. SCTR is immensely grateful to NYS DEC, Finger Lakes Trail Conference, North Country National Scenic Trail Association CNY Chapter, Highland County Park, the ADK-Onondaga Chapter, and the many private landowners, trail stewards, and volunteers without whom this would not be possible. Please consider making a donation to the FLTC during registration; SCTR will match donations up to $250. Or better yet, become a member at https://fingerlakestrail.org.
Race Details
All runners will receive a pair of highly coveted SCTR socks. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers for each distance in each gender division.
Aid station offerings will include ice (if temperatures merit), water, Skratch, orange slices, bananas, pickles, PB&Js, potato chips, pretzels, oreos, and candy.
Half Marathon
Distance: ~13.4 miles
Elevation Change: ~2,329 feet
Cutoff: 8 hours
Course: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3024647
Aid Stations: 2 (excluding Start/Finish)
Start/Finish (Morgan Hill State Forest Parking)
Location: 42°47'41.7"N 76°00'33.5"W
Mile: 0, 2.1 miles to next AS
Aid Station 1 (Spruce Pond)
Location: 42°47'56.9"N 76°01'32.4"W
Mile: 2.1, 5.5 miles to next AS
Aid Station 2 (Kelley's Oasis)
Location: 42°46'06.4"N 76°00'05.9"W
Mile 7.5, 5.9 miles to the finish
Soft 12:30pm cutoff
Marathon
Distance: ~26.2 miles
Elevation Change: ~4,291 feet
Cutoff: 8 hours
Course: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3024671
Aid Stations: 4 (excluding Start/Finish)
Start/Finish (Morgan Hill State Forest Parking)
Location: 42°47'41.7"N 76°00'33.5"W
Mile: 0, 5.3 miles to next AS
Aid Station 1 (Spruce Pond)
Location: 42°47'56.9"N 76°01'32.4"W)
Mile: 5.3, 5.5 miles to next AS
Aid Station 2 (Kelley's Oasis)
Location: 42°46'06.4"N 76°00'05.9"W
Mile 10.8, 5.2 miles to next AS
Soft 11:15am cutoff
Aid Station 3 (W. Keeney Rd)
Location: 42°43'28.8"N 75°58'42.1"W
Mile 16.0, 5.2 miles to next AS
Soft 1pm cutoff
Aid Station 4 (Kelley's Oasis)
Location: 42°46'06.4"N 76°00'05.9"W
Mile 21.2, 5 miles to the finish
Hard 2:30pm cutoff
Refunds, Deferrals, and Distance Changes
Refunds will not be granted under any circumstances. Deferrals are available in case of pregnancy, injury, or electing to volunteer at the race provided volunteer slots remain. Distance changes are permitted until online registration closes.
Event's current local time: 4:58 AM ET
