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Run it to the Summit

RUN IT TO THE SUMMIT​
TRAIL FESTIVAL EVENTS

EVENTS

1. UPHILL CHALLENGE:  Run from the base of Iliad to the summit, then come back down to the finish line following Alcmene.  614 feet of elevation in 1.5 miles.
Start Time: 8:30am EDT on August 18, 2024
Registration: Registration Opens  9/1/2023
Price: $30 Race Fee on Labor Day weekend
Registration: Price increases to $35 at 12:01am EDT on 9/04/2023

2. 5K:  Climb up Spartan, take Epicurus Way to Sephyr, Upper Pollox, Marathon, climb to chair 4, Upper Mars Hill (down), Poseidon, Lower Zeus, (ends at bottom of chair 4), top of chair 3, Lower Platonic to the finish.  909 feet of elevation gain in a 5k!
Start Time: 8:30am EDT on August 18, 2024
End Time: 1:00pm EDT
Registration: Registration Opens  9/1/2023
Price:  $35.00 Race Fee on Labor Day weekend
Registration: Price increases to $42.00 at 12:00am EDT on 9/04/2023

3. 10K:  Climb up Spartan, take Epicurus Way to Sephyr, Upper Pollox, Marathon, climb to chair 4, Upper Mars Hill (down), Poseidon, Lower Zeus, (ends at bottom of chair 4), top of chair 3, Lower Platonic to the finish. Repeat!  1818 feet of elevation gain in a 10k!
Start Time: 8:30am EDT on August 18, 2024
End Time: 1:00pm EDT
Registration: Registration Opens 9/1/2023
Price:  $40.00 Race Fee on Labor Day weekend
Registration: Price increases to $47.00 at 12:00am EDT on 9/04/2023

4.  MOUNTAIN MASH-UP Uphill/5k: Uphill Challenge plus 5k.  Run from the base of Iliad to the summit, then come back down to the finish line following Alcmene. Then get to the starting line in time to run your mountain 5k! Climb up Spartan, take Epicurus Way to Sephyr, Upper Pollox, Marathon, climb to chair 4, Upper Mars Hill (down), Poseidon, Lower Zeus, (ends at bottom of chair 4), top of chair 3, Lower Platonic to the finish.  1523 feet of elevation gain in 4.28 miles.
Start Time: 8:30am EDT on August 18, 2024
End Time: 1:00pm EDT
Registration: Registration Opens 9/1/2023
Price:  $47.00 Race Fee on Labor Day weekend
Registration: Price increases to $54.00 at 12:00am EDT on 9/4/2023

5.  MOUNTAIN MASH-UP Uphill/10k: Uphill Challenge plus 10k.  Run from the base of Iliad to the summit, then come back down to the finish line following Alcmene. Then get to the starting line in time to run your mountain 10k! Climb up Spartan, take Epicurus Way to Sephyr, Upper Pollox, Marathon, climb to chair 4, Upper Mars Hill (down), Poseidon, Lower Zeus, (ends at bottom of chair 4), top of chair 3, Lower Platonic to the finish. 2432 feet of elevation gain in 7.38 miles.
Start Time: 8:30am EDT on August 18, 2024
End Time: 1:00pm EDT
Registration: Registration Opens 9/1/2023
Price:  $52.00 Race Fee on Labor Day weekend
Registration: Price increases to $59.00 at 12:00am EDT on 9/4/2023

All events include:​

  • Leone Timing chip timing and day of results

  • Well marked courses

  • Beautiful views

  • Free race day photos from Life is Trail Running.  (Think about sending them a donation for all of their work by clicking the link).

  • Steep ascents and descents for all distances

  • Swag: Water bottle

  • First and second place female/male awards in each event.  Each median runner will win one month of coaching from Miles & Macros.

  • ​Raffle: Registrants are automatically entered into a raffle (2 times) for a chance to win a $25 Fleet Feet gift card.​

  • Treasure Hunt:  3 print out cheese steaks will be on survey flags used to mark the course. If you see the card, grab it and hold on to it to get a $25 gift card from Gino's Cheese Steak and Onion at the end of the race. 1 allowed per person. 


Details:

  • Date: August 18, 2024

  • Start Times:

    • Uphill Challenge at 8:30am

    • ​5k at 8:30am

    • 10k at 8:30am

    • Mountain Mash-ups at 8:30am

      • All races start together.  5k/10k participants will head off onto their route while the mashup/uphill challenge participants will start their climb up the mountain, back down, and directly into the route of the 5k/10k.  

  • Parking: There will be parking in the resort parking lot at Greek Peak Mountain Resort.  

  • Packet Pick-Up:  Fleet feet in East Syracuse, TBD

  • Race Day Packet Pick Up: 7:00am to 8:00am

  • Hiking/Running Poles:  Poles are allowed for both events.

  • Headphones:  Headphones are not permitted.

  • Aid Stations: This is a carry your own water and nutrition event. There will be ONE Aid Station at the top for the double summit runners.  Water bottles will be provided at the end of the race for all as well.  *Carry in, carry out.  No trace left behind!*

  • Bathroom Facilities: Greek Peak is fully operational and bathroom facilities are available for use.​​

  • Deferrals/Refunds: There are no transfers nor deferrals after May 13th. There are no refunds for this event.

  • Venue Discounts: Lodging for $179, Zip Lines $48/pp, Ropes Course $48/pp, Waterpark $25/pp, Mountain Coaster $12/ride, $30/3 rides, and $48 ride all day.


DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO RUN IT TO THE SUMMIT!??!

Course preview
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Course preview
***Considerations before registering: This is a steep ski trail, please wear the appropriate footwear and note that there is potential for injury. Lifts are not working and you will need to walk down from the summit at the end of the race. When you register for the event you agree to release Miles & Macros, LLC, Run it to the Summit, Greek Peak Mountain Resort, and all of it's affiliates of any liability.***
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