Seneca7

The Seneca7

The Seneca7 is a seven-person relay that circumnavigates Seneca Lake in a counter-clockwise loop of roughly 77.7 miles, with the start and finish at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center in Lakefront Park, Geneva. The course passes through small towns, multiple vineyards, and public parks, and includes lake views and a waterfall in Hector as well as sections through Sampson State Park.

Teams rotate through a fixed sequence of legs so each runner completes three legs. Relays must consist of seven registered members with signed waivers by the stated deadline. Teams receive a slap bracelet to use as a baton, bib numbers including one with a timing chip for the final leg, and must carry a printed or downloaded course guide because some areas lack cell reception.

The event limits the field to 310 teams. Team registration follows separate windows for captain and charity pools, and individual team member registration opens and closes during a defined January period; teams without seven unique members by that deadline may be offered a refund if there is a waitlist. Substitutions are allowed up to a specified deadline, and shirt numbers are finalized based on registrations at the roster deadline.

For safety and fairness there are rules about pacing, vehicle use, exchange crossings, and conduct on the course. Teams must be self-supported for water and fuel, may use only one small team vehicle, must wear a high-visibility safety vest on specified legs and for any runner remaining on course after 7 pm, and must use designated crossing points and sanitary facilities. Penalties for rule violations range from time penalties to disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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