Syracuse.com - CNY running scene: Three 5K races and adventuresome trail runs set for weekend

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For those seeking a change of pace, there's the Vigil Forest Frolic, which consists of 7 and 15K trail runs through state forestlands in Cortland County.

This weekend's Central New York running scene this weekend offers the choice of three, 5K races Saturday. For those with an adventuresome spirit, there's the Vigil Forest Frolic, which consists of 7 and 15K trail runs through state forestlands in Cortland County.

1). Run for the Border 5K Run/Walk, starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Liberty St., Mexico. Fundraiser for cystic fibrosis research. Cost is $30 adult; $23 for youth (18 and under). For more, see the event's website at runfortheborder5k.com/race.

2). Welch Allyn 5K and Family Fun Run, 9 a.m., one mile fun run; 9:30 a.m., 5K run. Saturday, Welch Allyn, Mottville Road, Skaneateles. All proceeds to benefit Dogs2Vets program Pre-register before Thursday, entry fee for 5K is $20; race day, $25. Free for 12 and under. For more see event website at welchallyn5k.com

3). HEF Homer Hustle 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m. Saturday, Homer Intermediate/Junior High School, Clinton St., Homer. Proceeds go to Homer Education Foundation. Cost is $20. For more, see event website at homercentral.org/foundation/hef.htm, call (607) 423-1856 or email , [email protected].

4). 25th annual Virgil Forest Frolic, 7K and 15K trail runs. Begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, on Vigil state forest lands. Starting line is at Hauk Hill primitive campsite on Hauck Hill Road, which is .4 miles east of Bleck Road. The course consists of 50 percent narrow hiking path, 30 percent logging roads and 20 percent dirt roads. Sponsored by the Finger Lakes Running Club. Cost is $15. For more, see the Syracuse's Fleet Feet store event's calendar at fleetfeetsyracuse.com.

For more race outside the area, see the Fleet Feet calendar.

Last weekend's races:

1). Elbridge Fire Dept. Family Fun Days Cross Country 5K run. Final results were not available Monday.

2). Musselman Half-Iron Triathlon weekend. The weekend kicked Friday at Geneva's Lakefront Park with the Musselkids Triathlon (50-yard swim, 1.2 mile bike, ÃÂü mile run for ages 6-14) followed at 7 p.m. with the microMussel Super-Sprint Triathlon (100 yard swim, .6 mile bike and .2 mile run). The action continued at 9 a.m. Saturday with the sprint or mini-Musselman Triathlon (750-meter swim; 16.1 mile bike, 3.1-mile swim). The featured event, the Musselman Half-Iron Triathlon (1.2 mile swim 56-mile bike and 13.1 mile run) was held Sunday. For photos and results of local competitors, see Syracuse.com .

3). The Boilermaker. The 35th annual edition of this popular event, which ha runners coursing through the streets of Utica, began Sunday morning with the 5 K race, followed by the wheelchair division at 7:45 a.m. - and finishing with the featured 15K race, which this year had more than 14,000 runners. For photos and results of local competitors, see Syracuse.com

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