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1254 Highland Park Rd., Fabius NY

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the 27th Highland Forest 1-2-3

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

💰 Race Overview

  • Race 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 Details

  • Direction Change: To keep it interesting, we will run the first 10 mile leg in reverse direction from last year to give everyone a new challenge.
  • Multiple 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.
  • Course Lengths: The race consists of one, two, or three loops on marked trails in Highland Forest County Park, covering 10, 20, or 31 miles (50KM).
  • Elevation: Climbs of 1380', 2760', or 4140' respectively. You will be able to switch race lengths during the race provided you meet the cutoff.

📍 Event Location

  • Address: WHERE: Highland Forest is located about 3 miles east of Fabius, NY on Rte. 80.
  • 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 Schedule

  • Registration: 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.

⚠️ Safety Information

  • Warnings: 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 Awareness: 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.
  • Vehicle Awareness: You may encounter vehicles on the dirt roads and at crossings.

🌲 Trail Condition

  • Terrain: The course is about 95% on hiking trails and 5% dirt roads.
  • Trail Mix: It will have a mixture of single track and wider logging lanes.
  • Conditions: 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 Room Facilities

  • Location: There are rest rooms in a separate building near the Community Pavilion.
  • Showers: 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 with grilling planned and possibly carrot cake muffins.

📧 Contact Information

Questions? Email me.

Pete Dady

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Highland Forest 1-2-3 Trail Run.

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