Highland Forest 1-2-3 Trail Run

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Highland Forest 1-2-3

Welcome to the 26th Highland Forest 1 2 3 on May 24, 2025.

💰 Race Overview

• Type: This is an old school type of race - minimal cost, minimal aide stations, but an extraordinary experience on a fun but challenging course with good food and drink at the end.
• Cost: Where can you run a 50k for as little as $25! Cost will go up on 2/25.
• Giveaway: We’ll also have a giveaway for those who register before 4/25.

🏆 Championship Information

• Championship: Similar to last year, we will be the RRCA NYS 10 mile championship.
• Course Direction: The first 10 mile leg will be in reverse direction from last year.
• Loops: 20 mile runners will reverse course for the second loop, and 50k runners can pick their direction for loop 3.

🕗 Race Details

• Start Time: The race begins at 8:30 am.
• Course Lengths: One, two, or three loops covering 10, 20 or 31 miles (50K).
• Elevation: Climbs of 1380', 2760', or 4140' respectively.
• Race Length Change: Switch race lengths during the race provided you meet the cutoff.

📍 Location Information

• Where: Highland Forest is located about 3 miles east of Fabius NY on Rte. 80: see directions.
• Start/Finish: The race starts and finishes at the Community Pavilion just across the road from the parking lot.
• Parking: There is no fee for parking, but the Park welcomes donations.

⏰ Schedule

• Check-in: Bib pickup and registration is at the Community Pavilion starting at 7:30 AM.
• Registration Fee: The race day registration fee is $55.

⚠️ Warning

It is possible to sprain ankles, break bones, and encounter wildlife and insects such as black flies and/or bees. Carry medication if you are allergic. Trail running requires agility of foot and the ability to keep one eye on the trail and the other on the blazes (markers). Some will get lost momentarily. If there are no blazes in front of you, go back. You may encounter vehicles on the dirt roads and at crossings.

🌲 Trail Conditions

The course is about 95% on hiking trails and 5% dirt roads. It will have a mixture of single track and wider logging lanes. Expect mud, roots, gravel and soft pine needle trail!

⏳ Time Cut-Offs

The time cut-off for beginning the second loop is 3 hours. Cut-off time for a third loop is 4.5 hours.

🚻 Facilities

There are rest rooms in a separate building near the Community Pavilion. No shower facilities at the park.

🥤 Refreshments

• Support: Minimal support will be provided on the course. Carry hydration and fuel as you require.
• Water Stops: One water stop is planned at ~5 miles and the Start/Finish area will have water and fuel available.
• Post-Race: After the run, enjoy food and beverages at the Community Pavilion. We’re planning on grilling again this year and may have carrot cake muffins.

🏅 Official Sponsor

Gatorade® is the Official Sports Beverage of Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and is proud to offer product sponsorship for RRCA-Championship events.

📧 Contact Information

Questions: Email me.

Pete Dady

🔗 Race Registration

Sign up for the race at Highland Forest 1-2-3 Trail Run.