RidgeWalk & Run
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34th Annual RidgeWalk & Run
The RidgeWalk & Run takes place in Wellsville, New York on October 18, 2026. The event offers multiple in-person trail runs and walks, and a virtual Home Edition that allows completion of a selected distance between October 10 and October 18. Proceeds support local community wellness initiatives in Allegany County.
Distances and course notes:
- 25K Trail Run or Walk steep, rocky with 800+ foot climbs and six aid stations.
- 10K Trail Run forest trails with climbs and a final fast half-mile downhill.
- 5K Trail Run forest trails, rolling climbs, fast three-quarter mile downhill finish.
- 9 Mile Walk forest trails, 800 foot climb in three miles, then an additional 200 feet rise.
- 6 Mile Walk starts on a forest road then moves to rugged trail; passes an aid station.
- 2 Mile Trail Walk mainly off-road on generally flat terrain; about 30–40 minute effort.
- 2 Mile Road Walk on a paved country road with an optional half-mile trail finish; stroller friendly.
- Home Edition (virtual) complete any selected distance Oct 10 to Oct 18; event t-shirt will be mailed.
Several events include bus transport to trailheads. Cutoff procedures are enforced for safety: the 25K has a cutoff at the Fords Brook South Branch aid station (about 4.5 miles to go) and the 6 and 9 mile walks have a cutoff at Reddy Road aid station (about 4.5 miles to go); participants arriving after the posted cutoff times may be shuttled to the finish. The 25K will serve as the 2026 USATF Niagara Open and Masters Trail Championships and will be part of the 2026 USATF Niagara Runner of the Year and Team Grand Prix series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
