Danby Down & Dirty
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Danby Down & Dirty : Danby State Forest, Spencer NY
The Danby Down & Dirty is a trail race organized by the Finger Lakes Runners Club in Danby State Forest near Spencer, NY. The course uses mostly singletrack on the Finger Lakes Trail and the Abbott Loop, with about 1.7 miles of dirt road at the start. Runners encounter varied terrain, including steep climbs and descents, uneven footing, and sections that can be muddy or obstructed by fallen logs.
Course details:
- 10K
- 23K (14.2 miles)
Since 2022 the longer option covers 14.2 miles by adding a second loop that follows the full 8-mile Abbott Loop and avoids forest roads, including a second ascent to the Thatcher Pinnacles. The Thatcher Pinnacles provide multi-county views roughly midway through the 10K loop. All turns are marked and Wilderness Search and Rescue members are posted at road crossings.
There is one aid station roughly midway through the 10K (23K runners pass it twice) and another at the 10K mark before loop two. The event uses compostable cups; port-a-johns are available but there are no showers or changing facilities. Awards include drinkable prizes for top male and female finishers in standard age groups. Registration is online only; entry fees and eligibility rules apply. Race policies prohibit dogs, headphones, and jogging strollers; entry fees are non-refundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
