52 Annual Falling Leaves Road Race - CUP RACE

Name: 52 Annual Falling Leaves Road Race - CUP RACE
Start: 2026-09-27T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Government Offices State State Office Building

Schedule

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Government Offices State State Office Building | Utica, NY

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Utica/FALLINGLEAVESROADRACE
The fall classic is back once again this Sunday, September 27th 2026! This year we are running over 50 years strong. Join the Utica Roadrunners in downtown Utica at the State Office Building for the 5k or the scenic switchbacks 14k. We have a kid's run too! Please join us for the post-race party and awards ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Utica provided by ICONIC. There will be awards for overall winners and age group winners for the 5k and 14k.

Course Descriptions:
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.
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 it's way up Valley View and into the park. The next three miles are the scenic but challenging switchbacks and park roads. The next mile is mostly downhill. 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!