Highland Forest 1-2-3 Trail Run

🏔️ Welcome to the 27th Highland Forest 1-2-3

Welcome to the 27th Highland Forest 1-2-3 on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

💰 Race Details

• Type: This is an old school type of race - minimal cost, minimal aid stations, but an extraordinary experience on a fun but challenging course with good food and drink at the end.
• Cost: Where can you run a 50km for as little as $25! Cost will go up on 3/1.
• Giveaway: We’ll also have a giveaway for those who register before 4/25.

🔄 Course Information

• Configuration: To keep it interesting, we will run the first 10 mile leg in reverse direction from last year to give everyone a new challenge.
• Loops: For those doing the 20, you will reverse course for the second loop, and those doing the 50k get to pick the direction they’ll run on loop 3.
• Distance: The race consists of one, two, or three loops on marked trails in Highland Forest County Park covering 10, 20, or 31 miles (50KM).
• Climbs: Climbs of 1380', 2760', or 4140', respectively.

📍 Location

• Where: Highland Forest is located about 3 miles east of Fabius, NY on Rte. 80: see directions.
• Start/Finish: The race starts and finishes at the Community Pavilion just across the road from the parking lot.
• Parking: There is no fee for parking, but the Park welcomes donations.

🕒 Race Day Information

• When: Bib pickup and registration is at the Community Pavilion (across from the parking lot) starting at 7:30 AM.
• Registration Fee: The on-site race day registration fee is $55.

⚠️ Warnings

• Risks: It is possible to sprain ankles, break bones, and encounter wildlife and insects such as black flies and/or bees. Carry medication if you are allergic.
• Trail Running: Trail running requires agility of foot and the ability to keep one eye on the trail and the other on the blazes (markers).
• Getting Lost: Some will get lost momentarily. If there are no blazes in front of you, go back.

🌲 Trail Condition

• Terrain: The course is about 95% on hiking trails and 5% dirt roads.
• Features: It will have a mixture of single track and wider logging lanes. Expect mud, roots, gravel, and soft pine needle trail!

⏰ Time Cut-Offs

• Second Loop: The time cut-off for beginning the second loop is 3 hours.
• Third Loop: Cut-off time for a third loop is 4.5 hours.

🚻 Rest Rooms

• Facilities: There are rest rooms in a separate building near the Community Pavilion.
• No Showers: No shower facilities at the park.

🥤 Refreshments

• Course Support: Minimal support will be provided on the course. Carry hydration and fuel as you require.
• Water Stop: One water stop is planned at ~5 miles, and the Start/Finish area will have water and fuel available.
• Post-Race: After the run, enjoy food and beverages at the Community Pavilion. We’re planning on grilling again this year and may have carrot cake muffins.

📧 Contact

Questions: Email me.

Pete Dady

For more details and registration, visit the race page.