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CanLake Ultras & Relay

October 9, 2027
Canandaigua, NY 14424 US

Race Description

Run one big road loop around the most beautiful Finger Lake in Western New York. The course is mostly flat to rolling roads with several major climbs, including the locally famous Bopple Hill.

Course

We've made some tweaks to the course that has been used in recent years. For those familar with the prior course, here is a summary of the main changes:

  • Using Parrish St through Canandaigua rather than the grass section off of Route 20.
  • Taking the highly-scenic County Road 12 rather than State Route 21 to get into Naples.
  • No out-and-back down Sunnyside Rd.
  • After Bare Hill the course will go down to the lake rather than turning away from the lake.
  • We'll continue a bit further down County Road 18 to get back into FLCC rather than using the steep grassy section.

Aid Stations

  • There will be 8 Full Aid Stations along the course and 4 Water Stops (WS).
  • All stations will offer water, lemon-lime Skratch Labs Hydration, soda, and a selection of Gu Energy gels.
  • Full Aid Stations will also have a selection of food that will vary by location. This will include fruit, cookies, salty snacks, and candy. Items like quesadillas and warm broth will become available at later stations.
  • Full Aid Stations will have a restroom or porta-potty, the Water Stops will not.
  • Due to space constraints, crew is not allowed to stop at Water Stops. Crew is allowed at any of the Full Aid Stations, but are encouraged to not stop at Lehigh Valley due to traffic and more limited space.
Aid StationNameCoordinates & Google mapMiles from prior AS/WSMiles from startRestroomCrewDrop bags
 Start  0.0Yes  
WSPump Station42.845048, -77.2804214.94.9NoNo 
1Onanda Park42.782763, -77.3153044.89.7YesYesYes
WSSeneca Point42.739786, -77.3444723.613.4NoNo 
2Bopple42.712295, -77.3717572.616.0YesYes 
3Overlook42.672274, -77.3735293.319.3YesYesYes
WSLehigh Valley42.631022, -77.3914863.222.4NoNo 
4Sunnyside42.661350, -77.3317574.927.4YesYes 
5Middlesex42.707579, -77.2786394.431.7YesYesYes
6Vine Valley42.723549, -77.3267223.935.6YesYes 
7Bare Hill42.752506, -77.2957033.138.8YesYesYes
8Deep Run42.820181, -77.2593535.744.4YesYes 
WSLincoln Hill42.844180, -77.2304433.347.7NoNo 
 Finish 2.250.0Yes  

Drop Bags

Athletes have the option to provide their own drop bags at check-in that will be transported to some aid stations.

  • Drop bags should be clearly labeled with athlete name, bib number, and aid station number/name.
  • Should have reflective gear in AS 7 Bare Hill Drop Bag if expecting to be on the road past 6:30 PM. All runners and their pacers are required to wear reflective gear after 6:30 PM.
  • Drop bags will be returned to the finish as aid stations close. Depending on the needs of the racers, it may take time to return to the finish, so athletes should not expect drop bags back until 7:30 PM.

Time Limits

The only time limit that will be enforced is the 8:00 PM cutoff at the finish. Prior to that point it is the athlete's responsibility to determine if they are on pace. There are 13 hours to complete the course, or averaging 15:34 minute miles. The table below lists the estimated times that a runner should be through an aid station to make the cutoff. If you enter an aid station after that time you will be encouraged to drop from the race.

Aid StationNameMiles from startTime
5Middlesex31.53:00 PM
6Vine Valley35.54:00 PM
7Bare Hill38.64:45 PM
8Deep Run44.46:00 PM
 Finish50.08:00 PM

Rules of the Road

All athletes must follow these basic rules of the road or face possible disqualification:

  1. Use the sidewalk if one is available. After the start, runners will be directed to the sidewalk along Lakeshore Dr and will remain on paths through the City of Canandaigua.
  2. If a sidewalk is not available, use the left shoulder facing traffic. No roads are closed for the race.
  3. Yield to all traffic even if you have the right of way. Vehicles are big and solid; runners are small and squishy.
  4. Be considerate of any other pedestrians. The sidewalks and shoulders are not closed for the race, so we'll be sharing.
  5. Follow instructions of any police or road marshals, particularly at road crossings.
  6. All runners and pacers on roads before sunrise or after sunset are required to wear high visibility garments such as reflective running vests or reflective running clothing. This applies to anyone who expects to be on the road past 6:30PM.

Pacers & Crew

Pacers are allowed starting at AS 6 Vine Valley (mile 35.6). Pacers must follow race rules including:

  • Register and sign a waiver, either online or in-person at check-in.
  • Provide their own transportation to Vine Valley.
  • Follow the rules of the road by always running in the left hand shoulder facing traffic and following any directions of marshals and officials.
  • Pacers can not "mule", by carrying food, water, or gear for their runner.

Crew, family, and friends are all welcome. However, to keep everyone safe, athletes should make their crew aware of all race rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in the disqualification of their athlete.

  • Do not drive or cycle alongside the runners.
  • Do not park on the shoulders of State Route 21, State Route 245, or Middle Rd.
  • Crew can provide aid at any point along the course, but are strongly encouraged to do so at the established aid stations. If providing aid outside an aid station, crew must be parked in a safe area that does not block traffic or the race course.

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