Did you have too much fun at Forest Frolic or Finger Lakes 50s? Are you looking for a final tune-up or supported taper for an upcoming ultra? If so, you’re in the right place!
The Two Hollows Monster Marathon and Half is being held on Sunday, August 24th on beautiful trails in the Kennedy State Forest between Virgil and Harford, NY, home of the Forest Frolic runs and Virgil Crest Ultras (and the trail monster…). The terrain includes long, rolling single track, a few twists and turns, and several challenging hills, including one in the last two miles of each 13.1-mile loop. Save something for the end! You’ll pass through shady hemlock groves and fern-carpeted hardwood forest with a few long views to inspire you. Even runners with years of Finger Lakes experience may have never run on these trails, so it’s a great opportunity to take in something new.
The race has unique ‘monster’ age- and gender-based start times that allow an earlier start for older/non-male participants, and a nonbinary gender category. The compact footprint of the course, staggered start times, generous cutoffs, and aid stations every 3–4 miles make this a decent first trail marathon or half, for those who are prepared for some long, beautiful, and sometimes tough miles. It’s also a nice last practice run for upcoming ultras.
For all the details and registration links, please visit the website here. Registration costs $50 before August 12, and $75 between August 13 and 22. Please note, there is no same-day race registration.
We’re also in need of more volunteers to help deliver this unique trail experience, so if you’re not running this year, please check out our volunteer opportunities on Helper Helper! You’ll get a free FLRC Volunteer shirt, snacks, and a great excuse to spend a fun morning in the woods with friends!
The race is also part of our FLRC Trail Circuit, and the brand-new Trail Circuit shirt will be available to purchase on race day! This Patagonia shirt has all the Trail Circuit courses on and is available in both Unisex and Women’s fits:
See you (and the trail monster) on August 24th!
