When the weather starts getting good in late spring, running becomes one of the most popular ways to exercise in Ithaca. Besides being arguably the most efficient activities for burning calories, it is one of the cheapest forms of exercise to be involved in, only requiring a pair of running shoes. Along with biking it is also a great way to take in the beautiful scenes of Ithaca.
Running Clubs
- Cornell Running Club during the school year meets at Goldwyn and Smith at 5:00pm
- Finger Lakes Running Club
- High Noon Athletic Club is a Cornell based running group meets in front of Teagle Hall at noon, Monday through Friday.
Trails and Running Routes
- Cayuga Trail: This trail starts near the Cornell Arboretum at the eastern edge of campus, north along Fall Creek, up past the intersection of NY 13 and Lower Creek Road.
- South Hill Recreation Way: This trail starts on King Road just east of its intersection with Troy Road. A little less than three miles long, with half-miles marked, soft cinder/gravel running surface.
Track Facilities
- Ithaca High School contains an all weather track
- Cornell University contains the all weather William E. Simon Track
- Cornell also contains a Indoor track in Barton Hall
- Ithaca College has the all weather Butterfield Stadium Track
