Thom Bugliosi Trail Run

The race takes place within Hammond Hill State Forest and this year consists of an 8.5-mile loop that is run twice for the 17-mile distance and three times (plus a mini loop) for the 26.2-mile marathon. The rugged, challenging course uses the Finger Lakes Trail and the forest’s extensive DEC trail system to traverse rolling hills. Out in the woods, you’ll enjoy the flora—oaks, beeches, maples, and evergreens—as the plant life will be turning bright green and filling in nicely in mid-May.

There are two manned aid stations on the course—one midway through the loop, and another at the start/finish for those running the 17-mile or marathon. The 2022 race will continue with last year’s format, with a start/finish adjacent to the Hammond Hill parking lot, adding about 0.3 miles to the traditional loop.

Our home base for the race this year will be the field just inside the trail start at the Hammond Hill parking lot across from the Hammond Hill-ton warming hut. (Camp Earth Connection isn’t available this year.) Simply park at the main lot and walk up Yellow 1 past the kiosk.