OSTR 2025

Ontario Summit Trail Races

September 13, 2025

Registration opens February 2, 2025

FarFetched Enterprises is excited to announce the 10th Anniversary edition of the Ontario Summit Trail Races. We hope that you will join us at Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill on Saturday, September 13, 2025 for this unique trail experience.

New in 2025

Early start option for the half marathon. Participants will not be eligible for prizes.
Additional unmanned water stop at mile 9.
Combined race registration will be capped at 150 athletes.
Camping and breakfast option available to all registrants.

Schedule

7:00 AM - Packet pickup and same day registration open @ Wilson Lodge

8:00 AM - Early start of the Half Marathon

8:45 AM - Packet pickup and same day registration closes

9:00 AM - Start of the Half Marathon

9:05 AM - Packet pickup re-opens. After the start of the Half the field will be set, so no new registrations.
9:45 AM - Packet pickup closes

10:00 AM - Start of the 5 Mile

~11:00 AM - Post-race snacks and drinks available @ Watkins Lodge

~12:00 PM - Awards and post race meal @ Watkins Lodge

Registration

Half Marathon Pricing

02/02/2025 to 07/31/2025: $40 (+ $5.00 in UltraSignup fees)

08/01/2025 to 08/31/2025: $45 (+ $5.31 in UltraSignup fees)

09/01/2025 to 09/13/2025: $50 (+ $5.62 in UltraSignup fees)

5 Mile Pricing

02/02/2025 to 07/31/2025: $35 (+ $4.68 in UltraSignup fees)

08/01/2025 to 08/31/2025: $40 (+ $5.00 in UltraSignup fees)

09/01/2025 to 09/13/2025: $45 (+ $5.31 in UltraSignup fees)

Withdrawals

We will provide withdrawal refunds at any time before Friday, September 6 at 11:59PM ET. Refunds will only be for the race entrance fee and will not include the UltraSignup administration fee.

Deferrals

We will provide registration deferrals at any time before Friday, September 12 at 11:59PM ET. Deferrals will only be valid for entry to next year's event.

Distance Switching

Athletes will be able to switch distances at any time. Just show up at the start time of your choice.

Location & Parking

Race HQ is at Wilson Lodge in Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill. There is a parking lot next to Wilson Lodge, but this is reserved for race staff and volunteers. Driving past the Lodges, there is a one-way, counter-clockwise loop for accessing a baseball field and several pavilions. We have reserved these pavilions for event parking. We will be directing traffic on the day of the races, so keep an eye out for our volunteers. We would like to fill in spaces starting at the end of the loop, so keep driving forward on the loop until directed.

Please do not park on the race course or on the main park road. Please do not park in the small lots by the jump off, as these are reserved for other visitors to the park. Note that the main park road is one-way, counter-clockwise, so be careful when leaving the park.

Course

Half Marathon

The Half Marathon course will consist of a full 13.1 miles of one-way running with no two-way traffic. You can expect to enjoy some amazing wooded trails that you might not have experienced before. The course consists of a high percentage of rolling tree-covered single-track located mostly around the summit of Gannett Hill, the highest point in Ontario County. You will run on nearly every trail within Ontario County Park, as well as a few trail surprises. There will be rocks, roots, wooden bridges, and some awe-inspiring views.

Private Land
Between miles 4-7 the course will run through privately-owned land. First it will follow the Finger Lakes Trail (orange blazed trail) through privately-owned property, restricted by Finger Lakes Trail Use Guidelines. The course will then shoot down the shoulder of W Hollow Rd / County Rd 33 until it reaches the Gell Center property. We are able to use the Gell Center trails due to the generosity of Writers & Books. Please do not trespass on their property before race day and respect their property during the race.

Aid Stations

Three fully-stocked aid stations, every 3-4 miles along the course, with water, Skratch Labs electrolyte drinks, GU gels, and snacks. We strongly encourage half marathon runners to bring their own hydration packs, especially if the weather is warm. We encourage everyone to bring their own drinking vessel of choice, as the number of cups at aid stations will be limited.

We will entertain requests for transporting personal drop bags to aid stations, in particular to stations 1 and 3. Let us know if you are interested in this option when you check in.

5 Mile

The 5 mile course starts just like the Half Marathon, but runners will turn a different direction at Aid Station 1 (approximately mile 3). The course stays completely within Ontario County Park and stays on trails with relatively little elevation change.

Other Resources

Pre-Race Camping

We will be offering the option to camp out the night before the race in the area by the lodges. There are also options to use one of the campsites or cabins at the park, but athletes will need to make their own arrangements with Ontario County Parks. We'll have some casual Friday night social events and some breakfast in the morning.

Camper Schedule (estimated)
Friday 6:00 PM - Welcome reception @ Watkins featuring wines from Inspire Moore Winery
Saturday 7:00 AM - Breakfast of fruit, eggs, oatmeal, coffee, tea, and baked goods from Plenty the Bakery @ Watkins

Tent camping will be in the area surrounding the lodges. Parking and vehicle camping will be available in the parking lot next to Wilson Lodge. There are four bathrooms in the park, including the one right in Wilson Lodge. There are shower facilities available in a bathroom by the RV camping.

Giveaways

The Longsleeve

Just in time for autumnal briskness, this soft cotton/poly blend long sleeve provides a comfortable layer of forearm protection.

The Pint Glass

Welcome to the new home for all of your pint-sized beverages. This high quality glass is fully wrapped in the Ontario Summit logo.

TBD

Post-Race Activities

After the race, kick up your feet and hang out with us in Watkins Lodge for a while. Post-race activities will include:

Hand-made burritos from R's Market!
Beer from Peacemaker Brewing and a wide selection of other beverages!
A variety of fruit and snacks!
In Motion Physical Therapy FLX will be at the finish to offer athlete support and answer PT questions!
Awards! We will have merchandise awards provided by our sponsors for the Overall Female Half Marathon, Overall Male Half Marathon, Overall Female 5 Mile, Overall Male 5 Mile, and random giveaways!
Cheering for finishers!

Volunteers

Ontario Summit runs on the spirit of volunteerism. We would like to reward this with some special giveaways:

All volunteers will receive breakfast, post-race meal, and a race shirt.
Four key volunteer positions (Crossroads Station Captain, Gell Station Captain, Finish Captain, and Sweeper) will also receive their choice of
1. Entry to Ontario Summit 2026;
2. Entry to Common Ground Winter Trail Series 2026; or
3. Two tickets to the Trail Running Film Festival 2026
Any non-profit organization volunteering as a group of 5 or more will receive a portion of the race revenue, to be determined after the event.