Virgil, New York
September 8, 2018
Come join the Finger Lakes Volkssport Club for an 5/10k walk on the Finger Lakes Trail near Virgil, New York. This will also be the day of the club's 25th anniversary picnic!
HOST: Finger Lakes Region Volkssport Club
SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Walk the USA--Street by Street (Washington)
START/FINISH: Connelly residence, 1041 Church St., Cortland, New York. The 5k option will start from the house and will go through the village of Virgil. The 10K option will involve a short drive to the start of the trail and will go through state forest land.
POC: Sue Connelly, 607-835-6595.
TRAIL INFORMATION: The 5K route begins at the Start Point and features walks on country roads and sidewalks, with a short section in a cemetery. The 10K route requires a short drive from the Start Point is on a section of the Finger Lakes Trail. It features wooded paths with some steep hills.
TRAIL RATINGS: 5K-1A; 10K-3C
ELIGIBILITY: All ages are welcome to participate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; pets must be on a leash and you should 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 on the same day. B awards are available. IVV achievement books are available for $5.00 each. No refunds once event is started. Participants may walk at no charge if no event credit or award is wanted.
AWARD: Limited B awards available.
TIME: Start anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Picnic starts at 12:30.
DIRECTIONS to EVENT: Take Route 81 to Marathon Exit, take Route 11 north ( follow Greek Peak signs) to Route 392 (a left turn). Follow route 392 to Virgil. Straight thru four way stop and then quick left to Church Street. Start Point is 1/2 mile on right. Look for signs.
WEATHER: Events are held regardless of weather. Plan and dress appropriately.
REFRESHMENTS: Water and restroom facilities at the start point. Also, we will have our annual club picnic after this event. More details to come later.
DISCLAIMER: The Finger Lakes Region Volkssport Club, the Towns of Virgil and Cortland, Sue Connelly, and the Finger Lakes Trail Conference 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.
The Finger Lakes Region Volkssport Club welcomes all to join in our events. We conduct monthly walking events with several additional events held in the summer months. We invite your participation, comments, and inquiries into club activities and membership.
HOST: Finger Lakes Region Volkssport Club
SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Walk the USA--Street by Street (Washington)
START/FINISH: Connelly residence, 1041 Church St., Cortland, New York. The 5k option will start from the house and will go through the village of Virgil. The 10K option will involve a short drive to the start of the trail and will go through state forest land.
POC: Sue Connelly, 607-835-6595.
TRAIL INFORMATION: The 5K route begins at the Start Point and features walks on country roads and sidewalks, with a short section in a cemetery. The 10K route requires a short drive from the Start Point is on a section of the Finger Lakes Trail. It features wooded paths with some steep hills.
TRAIL RATINGS: 5K-1A; 10K-3C
ELIGIBILITY: All ages are welcome to participate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; pets must be on a leash and you should 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 on the same day. B awards are available. IVV achievement books are available for $5.00 each. No refunds once event is started. Participants may walk at no charge if no event credit or award is wanted.
AWARD: Limited B awards available.
TIME: Start anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Picnic starts at 12:30.
DIRECTIONS to EVENT: Take Route 81 to Marathon Exit, take Route 11 north ( follow Greek Peak signs) to Route 392 (a left turn). Follow route 392 to Virgil. Straight thru four way stop and then quick left to Church Street. Start Point is 1/2 mile on right. Look for signs.
WEATHER: Events are held regardless of weather. Plan and dress appropriately.
REFRESHMENTS: Water and restroom facilities at the start point. Also, we will have our annual club picnic after this event. More details to come later.
DISCLAIMER: The Finger Lakes Region Volkssport Club, the Towns of Virgil and Cortland, Sue Connelly, and the Finger Lakes Trail Conference 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.
The Finger Lakes Region Volkssport Club welcomes all to join in our events. We conduct monthly walking events with several additional events held in the summer months. We invite your participation, comments, and inquiries into club activities and membership.