New York · 20 Miler · 20 Mile HIKE
Many Lite
Many Lite is a 20 Miler and 20 Mile HIKE event held in Castile, New York. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Castile, NY
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Castile, New York
- Distances
- 20 Miler, 20 Mile HIKE
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- Rolling-to-hilly gorge terrain with multiple climbs out of the Genesee River gorge (including a 127-step climb) and cliffs up to 600 ft; no official total elevation-gain figure published (organizer links a Strava route for the profile).
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- manyonthegenny.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from manyonthegenny.com, checked September 28, 2026)
- Course profile — 20 Miler
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 20 Mile HIKE
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 59°F at the start, 67% humidity, 13 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
About the Many Lite
Many Lite is a ~20.5-mile point-to-point trail run and hike through Letchworth State Park (the "Grand Canyon of the East"), organized by #TrailsRoc and Rochester Running Company. The route passes waterfalls, gorge overlooks, and 127 stone steps, starting at the Parade Grounds and finishing at the High Banks Recreation Area during peak fall foliage.
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Many Lite: common questions
- When is the Many Lite?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Many Lite held?
- In Castile, New York.
- What distances does the Many Lite offer?
- 20 Miler and 20 Mile HIKE.
- How many people run the Many Lite?
- About 300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Many Lite?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Many Lite?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $85 (from manyonthegenny.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Many Lite?
- about 59°F at the start, 67% humidity, 13 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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