Race Reports

The 2026 4 on the 4th Road Race brought 651 finishers to Visions Federal Credit Union Headquarters in Endwell, NY for a fast, festive Independence Day four-miler. See overall winners, age-group highlights, fun facts, community notes, and Falcon Race Timing result links.

The 2026 Alan Jones Vestal XX brought runners back to the hills of Vestal for one of the Southern Tier’s most historic and challenging road races. Browse the photo gallery, celebrate the finishers, and see highlights from this year’s 20K and 2-person relay.

The GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier 5K brought the community together at Otsiningo Park for a morning of running, walking, kids’ activities, celebration, and support for free programs serving individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Week 4 of the Healthy Kids Running Series took place on Mother’s Day, making the morning even more special. Families gathered to cheer on young runners, celebrate movement, and enjoy a race day filled with smiles, encouragement, and plenty of proud moms at the starting line and finish line.

Healthy Kids Running Series Week 3 in Binghamton

Week 3 of Healthy Kids Running Series in Binghamton brought Superhero Week fun to Otsiningo Park and another great day for local families. From capes and costumes to smiles at the finish, the event once again showed how youth running can build confidence, healthy habits, and community all at once.

Superhero Energy at Otsiningo Park

Healthy Kids Running Series continues to give children a place to compete, have fun, and enjoy the process of running in a positive environment. Week 3 added a playful Superhero Week theme that helped make the day even more memorable for runners, families, and volunteers.

Celebrate the 2026 Binghamton Bridge Run with race results, finish-line photos, livestream video, and community highlights from the Half Marathon, 5K, Relay, and Kids Run. From fast performances across the bridges to strong showings by local runners, college clubs, families, and volunteers, this year’s event showcased the energy of the Greater Binghamton running community.

Students in HWS 220 Triathlon Training through Binghamton University Health and Wellness Studies will complete their class triathlon as a culminating race-day experience. The event begins Friday at 1:30 PM, with the first women’s heat starting at 1:30 PM and men’s heats following at 2:00 PM and 2:20 PM. This page will serve as the home for livestream information, race-day photos, student results, and highlights once the event is complete.

Healthy Kids Running Series Kicks Off in Binghamton

The first day of Healthy Kids Running Series in Binghamton brought a wonderful afternoon to Otsiningo Park, a huge turnout of more than 100 kids, and the kind of community energy that makes this series so special. From first-time participants to returning runners who have been part of the program since its early years, Healthy Kids continues to build confidence, healthy habits, and fun for families across the Greater Binghamton area.

A Big Day for Youth Running

Volunteer support was outstanding, the atmosphere was positive from start to finish, and Kristy did a great job leading the event on the front end while Emily helped tremendously with the back-end logistics, timing, and results. One of the best moments of the day came when a young runner paused mid-race to pet a golden retriever, then happily continued on with a huge smile. It was a perfect reminder that Healthy Kids is about more than finish places. It is about joy, participation, and making running a positive experience for every child.

Winter showed up, but so did the stoke. At Chenango Valley State Park, Binghamton’s Pond Fest Trail Race Festival served snowy singletrack, a looped 10K course (hello drop bags + spectators), and an ultra-style aid station spread that kept runners smiling lap after lap. From first-time trail runners to 50K finishers, the day was pure community magic.

Students in Binghamton University’s HWS 222 Marathon Training class just turned months of hard work into a 13.1-mile half marathon. Recognized as one of BU’s coolest classes, HWS 222 blends training plans, nutrition, and mental skills with real race-day experience. Here’s how the Fall 2025 crew did — and why this class sticks with people long after the semester ends.

The 2025 Halloween 13k & Relay in Endicott, NY brought together runners, families, and local teams for a day of costumes, competition, and community. From blazing-fast performances by champions like John Salva and Emily Gunther to creative team names like The Mega Powers and Ghouls on the Run, this year’s event was a festive blend of speed and spirit — all in support of Team HopeFull.