Date: May 20, 2018
Length: 5K, 10K, 15K
Start Time: 8:00am
Location: Parade Grounds - Letchworth State Park - Portageville, NY (map)
Vale of Three Falls
"Dare to Experience" Sehgahunda!
Pronounced (Say-ga-hunda)
2018 Participant Guide
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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.
- 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 15, 2018 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 click here
Registration/Packet Pickup
Registration Caps
26.3 Solo - 300
26.3 Relay - 150 people (not teams!)
Sehgahunda 72 - 25
Packet Pickup
- Thurs, May 17th from 10am-7pm and Fri, May 18th from 10am-5pm at Fleet Feet Sports @ The Armory
- On Race Site, Sun, May 20th starting at 7am, at the Parade Grounds/Finish Line in Portageville
Awards
Overall Male & Female for each distance.
Race Day Schedule
7am - Registration opens
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
Parking will be available at the Parade Grounds
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