51st ANNUAL FALLING LEAVES ROAD RACE Presented by Utica First Insurance

🍂 Event Overview

The fall classic is back once again this Sunday, September 28th 2025! This year we are running over 50 years strong.

• Join Us: at the Utica Roadrunners in downtown Utica at the State Office Building for the 5k or the scenic switchbacks 14k.
• Kid's Run: We have a kid's run too!
• Championship Event: We are proud to announce that the 14K has been selected as a 2024 RRCA Eastern Region Championship Event.
• Post-Race Party: Join us for the post-race party and awards ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Utica provided by ICONIC.

📅 Packet Pick Up and Registration

• Registration Fees: Registration fees will increase to $50 on race weekend. Cash, check, and Venmo will be accepted.
• First Packet Pick Up: Saturday, 9/27 from 10am-4pm at the Sneaker Store. Stop on by for some great deals on shoes, apparel, and other runner goodies! KIDS RUN PACKETS ARE ONLY PICKED UP ON RACE MORNING.
• Second Packet Pick Up: Sunday, 9/28 beginning at 7am at DoubleTree by Hilton Utica (NOT the Delta Marriott hotel). You can also register at the DoubleTree the day of the race until 8:30am. Kids Race Runners can pick up their bib and shirt at 7 am on SUNDAY ONLY.

🏃‍♂️ Course Descriptions

• 5k Course: The 5k course starts on a light incline for the first half mile. TURN RIGHT at the traffic circle to continue on to the 5k. The course then flattens out for the rest of the mile (mile 1 is near the corner of Oswego St.). The start of the second mile inclines slightly and finishes flat. The remaining 1.1 mile is pretty much the first mile in reverse.
• 14k Course: The 14k course starts out the same as the 5k, on a light incline for the first half mile. TURN LEFT at the traffic circle to continue on the 14k. The course then flattens out for the rest of the mile. Mile two continues up a slight incline and starts up a slightly tougher incline up the Parkway. Mile three works its way up Valley View and into the park.
• Scenic Challenge: The next three miles are the scenic but challenging switchbacks and park roads. The next mile is mostly downhill.
• Fast Finish: The rest of the race is the more casual downhill of Oneida and Genesee Streets with a fast finish.

See you at the start line!

For more information, visit our race page.