52nd ANNUAL FALLING LEAVES ROAD RACE Presented by Utica First Insurance

Race Overview

• Date: Sunday, September 27th, 2026
• Event: 52nd Annual Falling Leaves Road Race
• Location: 207 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
• URL: Falling Leaves Road Race

Race Events

• Distance: 5k and scenic switchbacks 14k
• Age Groups: Male and female awards for overall winners and five-year age group winners
• Kid's Run: Available for young participants
• Post-Race Party: Join us for the awards ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Utica

Volunteering and Sponsorship

• Interested in helping? If you are a volunteer or sponsor, please send a message.
• Volunteer Sign-Up: Click Here to Volunteer

Packet Pick-Up and Registration

• Registration Fee: Increases to $60 on race weekend: cash, check, and Venmo accepted.
• First Packet Pick-Up: Saturday, 9/26 from 10am-4pm at the Sneaker Store.
• Second Packet Pick-Up: Sunday, 9/27 starting at 7am at DoubleTree by Hilton Utica.
• Kids Race: Runners can pick up their bib and shirt starting at 7am on Sunday only.

Course Descriptions

• 5k Course: Starts with a light incline for the first half mile, then flattens out, with the final 1.1 miles reversing the first mile.
• 14k Course: Begins the same as the 5k, with a left turn at the traffic circle, including a challenging incline and scenic switchbacks.
• Scenic Route: The 14k offers park roads and scenic views, ending with a fast finish on Genesee Streets.
• Course Notes: Prepare for various inclines and a mix of terrains for both distances.

See You at the Start Line!