Homer Spooktakular Walk (near Cortland)
October 17, 2015
Come walk with us through the charming small town of Homer, NY. 10 k walk is on rustic country road and continues to lovely village with historical houses. Both 5K & 10K walks will require a drive to the start point.
Join the FLRVC members for a first ever "Spooktakular" guided walk through the lovely historical Village of Homer! The knowledgable town historian will entertain us with the haunted history of downtown Homer. We will gather post walk for dinner at the recently remodeled Sherman House on Main Street. (Yes, the former Briggs Funeral Home. One can only imagine the paranormal activity in this location!). A possible side trip for spirits at Dasher's is also on the agenda. Guaranteed to get you in the Halloween mood!
The Start Point is 5063 Bishop Hill Road (private residence) from 10:00 to 3:00. It is a short drive to the 5K and 10K start. Cost is $8 for the ghost walk and AVA credit. $3 if not participating in the guide ghost walk portion. Directions to the start point. From I-81, take exit 12, to Homer. Right on Rt 281, left at Creal/Hudson Rd, straight at stop sign to Bishop Hill house is on left blue colonial with steep driveway. POC: Sue Connelly, 607-423 -0490 Dave and Sue Merry (Start Point residence) 607- 749 -7759
Please allow enough time to sign in, drive to walk start point and walk (4 or 9K) to meet with the town historian at 4:00.
Special Events: Fraternal Organizations, Honoring Our Flag, Trekking with the Trees, You'll Never Walk Alone
Start Point: 5063 Bishop Hill Road (private residence)
POC: Sue Connelly, 607 423 0490 Dave and Sue Merry (Start Point residence) 607 749 7759
Directions: From I-81, take exit 12, to Homer. Right on Rt 281, left at Creal/Hudson Rd, straight at stop sign to Bishop Hill house is on left blue colonial with steep driveway.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Guided 5K walk starts at 3:00 p.m. Note that if taking the guided walk at 3:00 that the registration fee is $8.00
Trail rating: 1A for 5K and 2A for 10K
ELIGIBILITY: All ages are welcome to participate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets must be on a leash and you must carry current proof of vaccination for rabies. Please clean up after your pet.
REGISTRATION: Event is eligible for acquisition of IVV achievement awards. One event stamp may be entered in event books. Fee is $3.00. Unlimited distance credit may be entered in distance books. You may walk twice using the same start card. Event award is available for $5.00 including walk event credit stamp. IVV achievement books are available for $6.00 each. No refunds once event is started. Participants may walk at no charge if no event credit or award is wanted.
AWARD: A award available
WEATHER: Events are held regardless of weather. Plan and dress appropriately.
REFRESHMENTS: Water and restrooms available at the start point and along the route.
DISCLAIMER: The village of Homer, the Merry's and the FLRVC cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents, or injury at any time. Every reasonable effort has been made to make the event safe and enjoyable for all participants.
PARTICIPATION: Each participant must register at the start point and fill out a start card. Start cards are marked at check points and turned in at the finish.
Join the FLRVC members for a first ever "Spooktakular" guided walk through the lovely historical Village of Homer! The knowledgable town historian will entertain us with the haunted history of downtown Homer. We will gather post walk for dinner at the recently remodeled Sherman House on Main Street. (Yes, the former Briggs Funeral Home. One can only imagine the paranormal activity in this location!). A possible side trip for spirits at Dasher's is also on the agenda. Guaranteed to get you in the Halloween mood!
The Start Point is 5063 Bishop Hill Road (private residence) from 10:00 to 3:00. It is a short drive to the 5K and 10K start. Cost is $8 for the ghost walk and AVA credit. $3 if not participating in the guide ghost walk portion. Directions to the start point. From I-81, take exit 12, to Homer. Right on Rt 281, left at Creal/Hudson Rd, straight at stop sign to Bishop Hill house is on left blue colonial with steep driveway. POC: Sue Connelly, 607-423 -0490 Dave and Sue Merry (Start Point residence) 607- 749 -7759
Please allow enough time to sign in, drive to walk start point and walk (4 or 9K) to meet with the town historian at 4:00.
Special Events: Fraternal Organizations, Honoring Our Flag, Trekking with the Trees, You'll Never Walk Alone
Start Point: 5063 Bishop Hill Road (private residence)
POC: Sue Connelly, 607 423 0490 Dave and Sue Merry (Start Point residence) 607 749 7759
Directions: From I-81, take exit 12, to Homer. Right on Rt 281, left at Creal/Hudson Rd, straight at stop sign to Bishop Hill house is on left blue colonial with steep driveway.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Guided 5K walk starts at 3:00 p.m. Note that if taking the guided walk at 3:00 that the registration fee is $8.00
Trail rating: 1A for 5K and 2A for 10K
ELIGIBILITY: All ages are welcome to participate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets must be on a leash and you must carry current proof of vaccination for rabies. Please clean up after your pet.
REGISTRATION: Event is eligible for acquisition of IVV achievement awards. One event stamp may be entered in event books. Fee is $3.00. Unlimited distance credit may be entered in distance books. You may walk twice using the same start card. Event award is available for $5.00 including walk event credit stamp. IVV achievement books are available for $6.00 each. No refunds once event is started. Participants may walk at no charge if no event credit or award is wanted.
AWARD: A award available
WEATHER: Events are held regardless of weather. Plan and dress appropriately.
REFRESHMENTS: Water and restrooms available at the start point and along the route.
DISCLAIMER: The village of Homer, the Merry's and the FLRVC cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents, or injury at any time. Every reasonable effort has been made to make the event safe and enjoyable for all participants.
PARTICIPATION: Each participant must register at the start point and fill out a start card. Start cards are marked at check points and turned in at the finish.