Highland Forest 1-2-3 Trail Run

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Highland Forest 1-2-3

Welcome to the 26th Highland Forest 1 2 3 on May 24, 2025.

💰 Race Details

• Type: This is an old school type of race - minimal cost, minimal aide 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 50k for as little as $25! Cost will go up on 2/25.
• Giveaway: We will also have a giveaway for those who register before 4/25.
• Championship: Similar to last year, we will be the RRCA NYS 10 mile championship.

🗺️ Course Overview

The race begins at 8:30 am and consists of one, two, or three loops on marked trails in Highland Forest County Park. The course covers 10, 20, or 31 miles (50K), with climbs of 1380', 2760', or 4140' respectively. You will be able to switch race lengths during the race provided you meet the cutoff.

📍 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.

🕒 Timing and Registration

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

⚠️ Warnings

WARNING: 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 requires agility of foot and the ability to keep one eye on the trail and the other on the blazes (markers). Some will get lost momentarily. If there are no blazes in front of you, go back. You may encounter vehicles on the dirt roads and at crossings.

🌲 Trail Conditions

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

⏰ Time Cut-Offs

TIME CUT-OFFS: The time cut-off for beginning the second loop is 3 hours. Cut-off time for a third loop is 4.5 hours.

🚻 Facilities

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

🥤 Refreshments

• Support: Minimal support will be provided on the course. Carry hydration and fuel as you require.
• Water Stops: 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

🌐 Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit the Highland Forest 1-2-3 Race Page.