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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Wellsville Central School, Wellsville NY
10K · 5K
41–57°F · some rain risk
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2025
45–68°F
rain
2024
36–60°F
dry
2023
39–51°F
dry
2022
33–42°F
dry
2021
40–48°F
dry
2020
39–54°F
dry
2019
35–45°F
dry
2018
30–41°F
dry
2017
42–65°F
dry
2016
60–75°F
dry
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41°F at the start.
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Sunny · 29–56°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 29°F · 3% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
34th Annual RidgeWalk & Run
October 18, 2026
Wellsville, NY
It's RidgeWalk time! We are very excited to welcome you back for our annual Fall RidgeWalk and Run event for our 34th year!
The 34th Annual RidgeWalk & Run Event, located in beautiful southwestern New York State takes place each fall as the hillsides are turning into a kaleidoscope of rich reds, oranges and yellows. Our event encompasses many events so if you are looking for a casual stroll through the woods or prefer a competitive long run we are just what you are looking for.
This year's RidgeWalk & Run event is an in-person event however we will continue to offer an at home (virtual) option for those who are not able to participate in-person.
Here is how it will work:
IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION
Select the event you would like to participate in and complete your registration electronically through this site. Follow the prompts to complete your registration. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is complete.
AT HOME PARTICIPATION
- Select the Home Edition registration option and follow the prompts to complete your registration.
- Complete your selected distance anytime between October 10th – October 18th
- We highly encourage that in the spirit of the RidgeWalk you do this on trails, however we recognize that may not be possible for everyone
- Take pictures and share them and your story with the rest of the community!
- Be sure to show off your past RidgeWalk swag!
- Post them to our Instagram at #ridgewalkrun
- Find us on Facebook at “Ridgewalk & Run” and share them with the community
- Send them to us along with your story via Facebook message or email ([email protected]) and we will post them to both locations
- Send us confirmation that you completed your distance
- Email instructions will follow for this as we are hoping to use RunSignUp to complete this.
- We will send you the 34th Annual RidgeWalk t-shirt!
- T-shirt mailing will be within 6 weeks of the event
Remember, all proceeds from the RidgeWalk & Run still go to supporting our local community wellness initiatives in Allegany County.
USATF Niagara Association Championships: The Ridge Walk and Run 25K will serve as the 2026 USATF Niagara Open and Masters Trail Championships. The race will also be part of the 2026 USATF Niagara Runner Of The Year Series and Team Grand Prix Series
See you on the trails!
Suzy Male Deanna Worth
Event Co-Chair Event Co-Chair
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