Date: May 22, 2022
Length: 5K, 10K, 15K
Start Time: 8:00am
Location: Parade Grounds, Letchworth State Park (map)
Vale of Three Falls 5K, 10K & 15K
WHY VALE of THREE FALLS? WHY “SEHGAHUNDA”? WHY LETCHWORTH STATE PARK?
MUST READ - 2022 ATHLETE GUIDE
5/18 Exit Closure Travel Update:
The 2022 Participant guide addresses the exit closure at Mount Morris & the detour at the Geneseo exit. Below are direction options from the Geneseo exit to bypass the additional portion of 408 that remains closed.
Please take care & examine the route you choose to ensure you are leaving additional time for the detour.
Through Geneseo + Back Roads to Mount Morris + River Road to Parade Grounds:
Through Geneseo + Through Leicester to Mount Morris + River Road to Parade Grounds:
1/14/22 Update: The notice to those who deferred to 2022 and how to claim your deferral was sent via Run Sign Up at 1PM on Friday, Jan 14th. You must exercise your option by Feb 15that 11:59PM. You can view the note here. If you received the note in error, please let us know. We can not control if you do not receive the notice. Please check your spam.
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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!
Vale of Three Falls offers three distances (Lower Falls 5K, Middle Falls 10K, Upper Falls 15K) on an out and back course with many scenic overlooks, plenty of challenges and overall beauty of Letchworth State Park. The course is a wide dirt(ish) service road.
Saturday Event - Sehgahunda Trail Marathon & Relay
Includes
• Post Race Grab n Go Bag of food and drinks
• Short sleeve cotton t-shirt (size guaranteed by April 15, 2022)
• Amazing scenery!
All 3 distances are based at the traditional Sehgahunda finish line at the Parade Grounds. Each distance is an out and back along East Parade Grounds Road. While the races take place on a road, it is mainly stone/gravel or Broken asphalt, and plenty hilly! Features beautiful views of the Genesee River!
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
Registration/Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup - PLEASE GO TO EARLY PACKET PICKUP AND DO NOT WAIT UNTIL RACE DAY
- Thursday, May 19th from 10-6:30PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory - 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
- Friday, May 20th from 10-1PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory - 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
- Others can pick up your packet for you
- Sunday, May 22nd from 7-7:30AM at Mt. Morris Dam Start Area - It is NOT ADVISED to wait until race day. This time frame is subject to change and is based on staffing ability of packet pickup
Registration
| Fees/Dates | 1/15 to 2/15 | 2/16 to 3/15 | 3/16 to 4/15 | 4/16 to 5/15 |
| 5K | $25 | $30 | $35 | $40 |
| 10K | $30 | $35 | $40 | $50 |
| 15K | $35 | $40 | $45 | $55 |
Please Note: Registration is Capped therefore we can close registration earlier that May 15th
Awards
There is no Awards Ceremony.
Lower Falls 5K: Overall Male/Female, 1st place M/F in 10 Year Age Groups
Middle Falls 10K: Top 5 Male/Female Overall
Upper Falls 15K: Top 3 Male/Female Overall
Award Distribution TBD - this is based on if we can get enough vounteers to help
Race Day Schedule
MUST READ - 2022 ATHLETE GUIDE
7:15AM - 9AM - Packet Pickup open - it is NOT ADVISED to wait until race day
8am - 5K Start
9:05am - 10K Start
10:35am - 15K Start
Run the 5k, 10k or 15k or run all 3!
If you register for multiple distances and are not finished with one before the next starts, you will not be permitted to proceed on to the next race.
The course closes at 1pm.
Course/Maps
All 3 distances are based at the traditional Sehgahunda finish line at the Parade Grounds. Each distance is an out and back along East Parade Grounds Road. While the races take place on a road, it is mainly stone/gravel or Broken asphalt, and plenty hilly! Features beautiful views of the Genesee River!
Directions/Parking
SPECIAL NOTICE DUE TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION
The route 390 exit for Mt. Morris (route 408) is closed for southbound/westbound in to Mt. Morris. From the north, exit at Geneseo and follow detour signs. This detour will add time so plan accordingly
From the South exit at Sonyea
Parking will be available at the Parade Grounds. Please note the start and finish are right there and within walking distance of each other