Sat, Aug 8, 2026

Geneva Half Marathon, 5K, & Half Marathon Relay

Geneva, NY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

Half Marathon5K

About the Geneva Half Marathon, 5K, & Half Marathon Relay

The half marathon starts and finishes at the shore of Seneca Lake, at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center. From there the course moves through downtown Geneva, past historic row houses and college grounds, then out into the countryside, where farms and vineyards take over. The terrain rolls, with a climb early and a long descent back into the city.

The finish is right at the lake, so there is water in front of you when you cross the line. The half can also be run as a relay, with two runners splitting the course between them. The 5K loops through a city park nearby.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

331finishers

1:14:40winner

2:11:16median

3:34:20cutoff

Top 3: Alexander Simpson (1:14:40) · James Evans (1:15:11) · Kyle Dacey (1:19:00)

The Geneva Half Marathon, 5K, & Half Marathon Relay has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles8/9/2026 07:30$90

5K8/8/2026 18:00$35

Half Marathon & 5K Combo8/8/2026 18:00$105

13.1 Miles8/9/2026 07:30$90

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Common Questions About the Geneva Half Marathon, 5K, & Half Marathon Relay

Will I finish last at the Geneva Half Marathon, 5K, & Half Marathon Relay?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:11:16, and the last recorded finisher came in around 3:34:20, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Geneva Half Marathon, 5K, & Half Marathon Relay a good first 13.1 Miles?

A field of 331 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Geneva Half Marathon, 5K, & Half Marathon Relay?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:14:40 while the median finisher took 2:11:16. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.