WHAT: Are you new to trails?  New to this area?  New to running?  Do you get nervous about the hills and roots, or feel like you might get lost?  Do you wonder what the heck is an orange blaze and where on earth is Devil’s Bathtub? This group is a great place to start your journey, or learn more about parks and trails you’ve never been to.  This area offers so many opportunities to our community, we want to help you get comfortable exploring.

All paces are welcome.  This group is perfect for newer runners, people coming back from an injury or time off, and those looking just to get outside for an hour with a low-key and relaxed group! We always make sure no one is left behind or lost.

All runs start at 9 am and will be approximately one hour and typically cover between 3 and 5 miles, depending on pace. We will leave no one behind, and often have walkers/hikers so please come out!  Please check the website for the most up to date details.

Schedule:

Sunday December 30th – We will end our year with a tour through Linear Park, followed by breakfast (bring a dish to pass and we will share location at the run). Meet for a 9 am start at the parking lot behind Tops on Penfield Road here

And for the start of 2019, we are excited to share our Orange Slices Adventure – each week we will explore an out and back on a “slice” of the Crescent Trail until we finish the whole thing!

The Crescent Trail is one of our home trails.  Site of our oldest event (0SPF), its orange blazes take you through meadows and woods and over hills with beautiful views.

• East Section (legs 1-5)
• South Section (legs 6-9)
• End to End (legs 1-9)

All runs will start at 9 am.  Distance will vary from 3.5 to 5 miles and is indicated on each leg below.  We will support all paces, including hikers so if you are hiking, plan accordingly for time, we’ll stay as long as we need!

Sunday January 6th – Leg 1 – Approx 3.5 miles. Route 31f to Fairport School. Meet at the corner of Wakeman Road and Route 31f.  Map here

Sunday January 13th – Leg 2 – Approx 4 miles. Route 31f to Lyndon.  Same meeting place as Leg 1…map here

Sunday January 20th – Leg 3 – Approx 4.5 miles. Lyndon Road to Whitebrook.  Meet at Whitebrook Nature Center here

Sunday January 27th – Leg 4 – Approx 4 miles.  Whitebrook to Route 31. Same meeting place as Leg 3 here

Sunday February 3rd – Leg 5 – Approx 5 miles. Indian Hill (Rt 31) to Turk Hill.  Meet behind the Firestone plaza here

Sunday February 10th – Leg 6 – Approx 4 miles. Turk Hill to Moseley.  Meet at the plaza across from Eastview Mall – map here

Sunday February 17th – Leg 7 – A bit over 4 miles. Woodcliff to Moseley. Meet at Woodcliff Hotel/Spa – park away from the hotel please.  Map here

Sunday February 24th – Leg 8 – Approx 4 miles. Woodcliff Drive to Garnsey Road.  Parking at Woodcliff same as last week – map here

Sunday March 3rd – Leg 9 – Approx 5 miles. Bushnell’s Basin to McCoord Woods.  Meet behind Pittsford Basin Pub – map here