Date: May 20, 2017
Length: 26.3 Miles
Start Time: 7:45am
Location: Letchworth State Park - Mount Morris, NY (map)
Sehgahunda Trail Marathon & Relay
Must Read:
2017 Athlete Guide
2017 Vehicle Pass & Parking Information
The Trail Marathon Solo and Relay Teams are SOLD OUT!
"Dare to Experience" Sehgahunda!
Pronounced (Say-ga-hunda)
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WHY “SEHGAHUNDA”? WHY LETCHWORTH STATE PARK?
The Sehgahunda Valley (“Vale of Three Falls”), which encompasses the portion of the Genesee River Valley, was comprised of several villages settled by the Seneca People. The locations of these villages make up the current boundaries of Letchworth State Park.
Letchworth State Park spans over 14,000 acres, with miles and miles of trails - all with varying degrees of technicality to challenge both experienced runners and casual hikers. Many of the trails that make up this race are the very trails used by the Seneca Indians to access the Genesee River, which bisects this valley, giving rise to its nickname “The Grand Canyon of the East.”
We dare you to experience the beauty, history, and challenge of this unique event!
Includes
- Chip Timing by YellowJacket Racing including Net Time (The time from when the gun goes off until you cross the start line is subtracted from your official gun time to get your net time) and splits at each of the relay exchange points. Note: As per USATF Rule 163 we do not use net times for awards, they are provided by us to you as an additional service only.
- 8 aid stations along the 26.3 mile course providing food and water/electrolyte drink.
- Plenty of food and drink will be available at the finish line for runners and volunteers.
- Hang out, enjoy some food, listen to some music and cheer on your fellow survivors as they come across the finish line. Feel free to bring your own favorite recovery beverage.
- All participants that register prior to midnight on April 7, 2017 will receive a custom bib with their name printed on it.
- Distance specific custom finisher medal to all finishers, with an additional medal for the Sehgahunda 72!
- Day 1 - Hoodie to all 26.3 solo registrants, long sleeved cotton shirts for the relay team registrants
- Day 2 - Short sleeve cotton t-shirt for each distance (they'll be different!)
- Amazing scenery!
Volunteer Opportunities
If you're wanting to hang out with us all weekend but aren't sure about running both days, help your fellow athletes reach their goals!
Volunteers on day 1, will receive $10 off their registration for any single day 2 event, limited to first 25 people.
Volunteers on day 2, will receive $15 off their registration for any day 1 event, limited to first 12 people.
*Volunteers will receive a refund to the credit card used to register the week following the event.
To signup to volunteer for this event, please email Ellen at ellen@fleetfeetrochester.com.
Registration/Packet Pickup
SOLD OUT - Solo Marathon Participants: You are allowed to cancel your registration with a $25 service charge through RunSignUp up until April 1st.
SOLD OUT - Relay Teams: There are no refunds/cancellations
Solo Wait List: When the race hits it's cap, you will be able to sign up for a wait list. If someone cancels, the person at the top of the list will be notified and given 48 hours to register before moving on to the next person.
| EVENT | By April 1 | April 2 - May 19 | Race Weekend |
| Solo 26.3 |
$90 | $90 | N/A |
| 2 Person Relay Team |
$110 | $125 | N/A |
| 3 Person Relay Team | $135 | $175 | N/A |
| 4 Person Relay Team | $160 | $200 | N/A |
| Lower Falls 5K | $20 | $25 | $30 |
| Middle Falls 10K | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| Upper Falls 15K | $25 | $35 | $40 |
| Sehgahunda 72 | $160 | $180 | N/A |
*Includes all 4 races and the amenities from each.
Registration Caps
26.3 Solo - 300
26.3 Relay - 150 people (not teams!)
Sehgahunda 72 - 25
Packet Pickup
- Thurs, May 18th from 10am-7pm and Fri, May 19th from 10am-5pm at Fleet Feet Sports @ The Armory
- On Race Site, Sat, May 20th at the Mount Morris Dam Visitor's Center Parking Lot in Mount Morris from 6:30am-7:30am ***Parking is ONLY available at the finish line at the Parade Grounds in Portageville, NOT at the start line!
Awards
Solo Awards
- Custom finisher's medal to all who complete the course!
- LARGE antlers to overall Male and Female
- Awards to Top 3 Male and Female in 10 year age groups (19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up)
Relay Awards
- Custom finisher's medal to all who complete the course!
- Awards to Top Relay Team in the All-Male, All-Female, and Mixed categories
- NOTE: 3 person teams, and any team with either 3 males and 1 female or 1 male and 3 females do not qualify for relay team awards.
Race Day Schedule
6:30am - Packet Pickup Opens at the Mount Morris Dam Visitor's Center
7:00am - Bus 1 leaves Parade Grounds for the Start Line
7:07am - Bus 2 leaves Parade Grounds for Start Line
7:15am - Bus 3 leaves Parade Grounds for the Start Line
7:30am - Packet Pickup Ends - Don't be late!
7:45am - Solo Women Start
8:00am - Solo Men Start
8:30am - All Relay Teams Start
Time Cut Offs
The course will close promptly at 4:00pm. There are time cutoffs at each of the aid stations. All cut off times are FINAL! There is no early start.
| DISTANCE | CUMULATIVE | CUT OFF/TIME OF DAY |
|
| Start to Checkpoint (CP) 1 |
6.1 Miles |
6.1 Miles |
None |
| CP 1 to CP 2 |
2.5 Miles | 8.6 Miles | None |
| CP 2 to CP 3 | 6.8 Miles | 15.4 Miles | 12:30pm |
| CP 3 to CP 4 | 2.3 Miles | 17.7 Miles | 1:13pm |
| CP 4 to CP 5 | 1.7 Miles | 19.4 Miles | 1:46pm |
| CP 5 to CP 6 | 2.5 Miles | 21.9 Miles | 2:34pm |
| CP 6 to CP 7 | 1.3 Miles | 23.2 Miles | 3:00pm |
| CP 7 to CP 8 | 1.0 Miles | 24.2 Miles | 3:20pm |
| CP 8 to Finish | 2.1 Miles | 26.3 Miles | 4:00pm |
Course/Maps
Sehgahunda is a highly technical trail (ultra)marathon clocking in at just over the traditional marathon distance - 26.3 miles
Course Map (North Section) Course Map (South Section)
Relay Distances are as follows:
Leg #1 - 6.1 miles
Leg #2 - 9.3 miles
Leg #3 - 6.5 miles
Leg #4 - 4.4 miles
The course starts at the Mount Morris Dam Visitor Center, and runs along the Finger Lakes Trail, taking in some of the best views Western NY has to offer, eventually winding it's way down to the finish area at the Parade Grounds in Portageville. It has:
- Over 100 gullies to descend and climb
- Lots of rocks, roots, ruts, leaves, and gullies to manuever over, under, and around
- Short climbs, long climbs, very few flats
- Between 3,000 and 4,000 feet of climbing
- There are 8 check points/aid stations along the route
- Water, hydration, ice, gels, watermelon, oranges, chips, pretzels, flat cola, and PB&J will be available at all check points/aid stations.
- Red Bull will be located at CP# 3, CP# 6, CP# 7 and CP# 8
- The main trail that you will be running (The FLT) is marked with yellow blazes
- Most trails heading out to the check points are marked with blue blazes
- All turns from the main trail onto the check point trails and from the check point trails back onto the main trail will be marked with arrows and small flags
A MapMyRun course map can be found here.
Note: this is not an official map, just one taken from a GPS watch which can be inaccurate over the long distances, sharp turns, and steep inclines.
Course Preview Runs
Preview runs will all start at 9am, please see below for parking information!
Leg 1- March 25
Run #1 will begin at Mount Morris Dam. Distance is 6.1 miles. There is parking at the dam.
Leg 2 - April 9 - CANCELLED due to heavy rain
We’re meeting at Relay Checkpoint 1 on River Road, between Nunda Rd & Ridge Rd. It’s a bit hard to find if you’re just driving by, but the team & associated cars will be there. This leg is approximately 9.3 Miles. No parking lot, just next-to-road parking.
Leg 3- April 23 CANCELLED due to heavy rain
START at Checkpoint 3 (Relay #2) - where the "out" portion of Preview Run #2 finished. Meet on River Road between Picket Line Rd. and Crossover Rd. There is a blue-blazed trail-head marked #22. Look for the team & associated cars. It's a bit hard to find if you're just driving by, but the team & associated cars will be there. This leg is approximately 6.5 Miles long. No parking lot, just next-to-rd parking.
Parking Request: When driving down River Road just before you get to CP# 3 turn left on Picket Line Road, then take your first right onto Crossover Road which is a small dirt road. Park on the right hand (north) side of Crossover near the intersection of River road. It is then about a 400 meter walk to CP#3.
This is the protocol on race day for all parking at CP#3 at the requirement of the NY State Park Police. River Road at CP#3 is narrow and this will keep everyone from standing in the middle of the road and playing dodge with cars.
Leg 4 - May 6
NEW - Start at Parade Grounds (in Portageville, at the finish), running back to Aide Station 6/Relay Exchange 3 at the intersection of River Rd & Dygert Rd (All parking is at the Parade Grounds). Mix of trails & dirt road – 4.4 miles one way.
Bonus Preview May 6: Check out the course for day 2 running as much or as little of the 5k, 10k and 15k course as you'd like. After we finish up the finish to CP#6 and back we will go over the day 2 out/back courses.
Directions/Parking
Directions to Race
The Parade Grounds entrance to the park is off at Portageville Road in Hunt, NY. GOOGLE MAP for directions. Packet Pickup is at the start line located at the Mount Morris Dam Visitor's Center. There will be a bus to shuttle participants to the start (Mt. Morris), if they so choose. Buses leave the Parade Grounds between 7:00am and 7:15am All participants that do not attend pre-race packet pickup, will need to pick up their packet in the parking lot at the Mount Morris Dam Visitor's Center.
Race Parking
Parking is at the Parade Grounds. Buses will transport runners from the registration point to the start at Mt. Morris Dam. There will be three buses leaving the Parade Grounds between 7:00am and 7:15am. RELAY PARTICIPANTS (except those running the first leg of the relay) will need to take their own vehicles to their respective exchange points along the route on River Road. Buses will NOT be transporting runners to and from exchange points.
Cabin Rentals
2 Nights required (a 4 person cabin is $48.25/night, or you can rent a bed in a cabin with others for $12/night)- May 19 & 20, 2017
Location: Letchworth State Park, "E" Cabins - rustic, remote one room cabin (4 people maximum), central toilet building, no inside water, no heat.
Shower Facilities are available in Cabin Area “D” for your use. (3 mile drive)
You will need to bring bedding/towels and cooking utensils.
NO PETS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED IN CABINS OR CABIN AREAS (Including visitors)
NO ROLLER BLADING, SKATEBOARDING, ROLLER SKATING IN PARK, CABIN OR CAMPING AREA
ALL CABINS IN LETCHWORTH STATE PARK ARE NO SMOKING FACILITIES