The Sehgahunda Trail Marathon
 & Relay

Pronounced (Say-ga-hunda)

Saturday, May 25th, 2013
at Letchworth State Park

"Dare to Experience"


Downloadable PDF Application

 

2013 Vehicle Pass

2013 Athlete guide

Course Preview runs

Preview Runs begin at 9AM at the beginning of the leg being previewed on River Rd.  All legs have the option to do an "out and back" or one way (we will have chauffeur service for the one-way folks).

•   Leg 1-March 24th, 2013
  • Run #1 will begin at Mount Morris Dam. Distance is 6.1 miles. There is parking at the dam.
  • For those who would like to carpool or caravan with the Endurance Team, we will be leaving Fleet Feet at 7:45 AM. Be sure to park on the side of the building, not in front so as to take up spots for customers.

•  Leg 2-April 7th, 2013
  • 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-rd parking. It's marked as Relay #1 on this map.
  • If you want to carpool meet at Fleet Feet Sports in Brighton by 7:30AM. The caravan leaves at 7:45AM

•  Leg 3-April 13th, 2013
  • 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. It's marked as Relay #2 on this map
  • If you want to carpool meet at Fleet Feet Sports in Brighton by 7:30AM. The caravan leaves at 7:45AM

• Leg 4-May 4th, 2013
  • Start at Aide Station 6/Relay Exchange 3 at the intersection of River Rd & Dygert Rd (All parking is on the side of the road). Mix of trails & dirt road - 4.4 miles one way.
  • If you want to carpool meet at Fleet Feet Sports in Brighton by 7:30AM. The caravan leaves at 7:45AM

Training Program

Visit http://www.fleetfeetrochester.com/training/sehgahunda-training

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!

FREE Training Runs for Sehgahunda

The Fleet Feet Sports-Salomon Endurance Team will be hosting 4 preview runs on the Sehgahunda Trail Marathon course starting in April. Each run will cover a different relay leg of the course (4 relay legs total).

All speeds are welcome.

Options will be "out-and-back", or going one way. Those only going one way will have a shuttle (a team member's vehicle) back to the parking area. All runs will start at 9AM. Check back here for details on specific meeting points.

Hope to see you there!
 

RACE PARKING

Parking is at the Parade Grounds, near the Packet Pick-Up point. Buses will transport runners from the registration point to the start at Mt. Morris Dam.  There will be three buses leaving the Parade Grounds at 7:00 and 7:15 a.m.

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.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

 

6:00AM - Packet Pickup Opens

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

7:15AM - Packet Pickup Ends - this is a firm time because we need to get to the start to start the race.  Don't be late OR go to packet pickup at Fleet Feet on Thursday or Friday.
7:45AM - Solo Women Start
8:00AM - Solo Men Start
8:30AM - All Relay Teams Start
TIME CUTOFF: 8 HOURS (4PM) with checkpoint cutoffs at aid stations

 

RACE COURSE

This beautiful and challenging course follows a northern extension of the Finger Lakes Trail system along the eastern rim of the Letchworth gorge from Mt. Morris to Portageville. The trail is very runnable, well-marked and lovingly maintained, but by no means easy. Your meander through the wooded single-track along the rim will be punctuated by a seemingly interminable series of gullies, each entailing a rapid descent and a climb again to the rim. Many small stream crossings and ever-present roots will keep you on your toes. Pace yourself well. The course does not get easier as you near the finish. Prepare to test your endurance, prepare to have a blast, and prepare for an adventure!

Take a Google Earth 3D Tour.

Course South Map

Course North Map

Course Check Point/Relay Distances and Time Cutoffs

Note: There are 8 Aids Stations/Check Points of which 4 of them are designated relay exchanges.  Each Aid Station/Check Point has a check in and time cut offs. 

Relay Distances

Leg 1 - 6.1 Miles
Leg 2 - 9.3 Miles
Leg 3 - 6.5 Miles
Leg 4 - 4.4 Miles

Fees

Race/Date	By 4/14	4/15-5/24	Online Registration:
Solo Marathon	$60	$80
2 Person Relay Team	$90	$110
4 Person Relay Team	$160	$200

NO DAY OF REGISTRATION!

REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP

Available at both Fleet Feet Sports locations (2210 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 OR 2522 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626) on Thursday, May 23rd and Friday, May 24th (10-7PM) or race day starting at 6:00 AM at the Parade Grounds.

**Important Note: All relay teams will have packet pickup at the Fleet Feet Sports Brighton Location (2210 Monroe Ave).**

You can also register at both locations starting soon!

 

ENTRY INCLUDES

• Chip Timing and 8 well-stocked aid stations (food and fluids).
• Busing from Parade Grounds to Start at Mt. Morris Dam
• Hooded sweatshirts for Solo finishers.
• Long-sleeve cotton tee-shirts for Relay finishers.
• Bag drop service! Bags will be collected at the start and transported to Checkpoint #3 (~15.4 miles), then on to the finish line.
• Finisher prize
• Post race feast
• Amazing scenery

AWARDS

• Overall Male and Female
• First 3 Solo Male/Solo Female in (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 UP)
• Relay Overall (Male, Female, Mixed) 1st in each category.
  • Please note that 2 person teams will be competing in the same category as 4 person teams.  For example: 2 person female teams will be competing against 4 person female teams or 2 person mixed vs. 4 person mixed, etc.

Post Race feast

The post race feast will include the following:

• Hamburgers
• Cheeseburgers
• Veggieburgers
• Baked whole wheat penne
• Pasta Salad
• Assorted Italian Cookies
• Oranges & Bananas
• Iced Tea & Lemonade

VOLUNTEER OPPORTU