Montezuma Festival of Races
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Montezuma Festival of Races - Savannah, NY
The Montezuma Festival of Races is a series of run events held in Savannah, New York, at the Montezuma Audubon Center. The festival includes in-person and virtual events over three distances, taking runners along country roads and near the Montezuma Wetlands Complex.
Distances
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
- 10K 6.2 miles
- 5K 3.1 miles
- Virtual options for each distance
The Half Marathon course is mostly on paved roads with a couple miles on packed dirt trails that pass along the outskirts of Howland Island. The 10K and 5K courses are run entirely on paved roads. Course maps are provided for each event.
The event benefits the Friends of Montezuma, a nonprofit that supports wildlife management, habitat restoration, conservation education, and public use within the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. There are hydration stations along the race routes and medical professionals on site; runners are recommended to prepare with additional fluids or hydration belts.
Race day packet pickup is available at the Montezuma Audubon Center, with a pre-race pickup schedule listed as TBD. Information about local lodging and camping near Savannah is provided for visitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
