Sand to Serengeti
Date
Sun, May 17, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTLocation
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2 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
Explore Green Lakes State Park's sandy shores, winding trails, and local 'Serengeti' on this scenic trail adventure.
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Distances & registration
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5K
closes May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
6d 18h 47m leftSand to Serengeti - 3 Mile Trail Run
Closes May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT · From $43.95
10 Mile
closes May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
6d 18h 47m leftSand to Serengeti - 10 Mile Trail Run
Closes May 16, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT · From $53.56
Race feel
- Scenic
- Quirky
Scenic
QuirkyDiscover the natural beauty of Fayetteville, NY, at the Sand to Serengeti race. This trail event offers a 10-mile journey through Green Lakes State Park, beginning on a sandy beach. Runners will navigate the twists and turns around Round Lake and ascend to an area affectionately known by locals as 'the Serengeti' before descending back to the lakes. A shorter 3-mile option is also available for those new to trail racing, circling the two lakes. Prepare for a scenic and engaging course.
What to expect
Expect a trail race experience with varied terrain, starting on a sandy beach. The course includes twists and turns around Green and Round Lakes, with an ascent to a local landmark. Appropriate footwear is highly recommended due to potential for injury on the trails.
Standout details
- Sandy beach start
- Green Lakes State Park trails
- Local 'Serengeti' landmark
- Two lake loops
Course surface
Beach / sand
Based on the event listing. Check the official site for the full course map.
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
17 finishers in 3 Miles
Ranked by gun time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
17 3 Miles finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
33:52
Middle-of-pack benchmark using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 21:12.
People mix
More women
About 65% women and 35% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 3 Miles in 2024, this looks like a small field: 17 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 33:52. The quicker front of the field averaged about 21:12. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 19:56 (male) and 22:28 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs0 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Miles | 2024 | 17 | 33:52 | 35:23 | 21:12 | 19:56 / 22:28 |
| 10 Miles | 2024 | 43 | 1:53:15 | 1:55:03 | 1:14:51 | 1:05:27 / 1:14:14 |
Last summary update: May 10, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
The race offers two race distances, our 10 miler and 3 miler. 10 miler: If you are a local CNY runner, you know about our own little backyard gem - Green Lakes. This race will take you through all the twists and turns of this beautiful park.
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The race starts at the sandy beach of Green Lakes and slowly winds its way around Round Lake and up towards, as the locals call it, the Serengeti. The race continues its way around the top before its descent to the lakes back to the beach. 3 miler: Want to try your hand at trail racing; however, you want a shorter race distance? Test out racing around the 2 lakes! The race starts at the sandy beach of Green Lakes and slowly winds its way around round lake and back to the beach. *Considerations before registering. Pease wear the appropriate footwear, and note that there is potential for injury. When you register for the event you agree to release Miles & Macros, LLC, Sand to Serengeti, and all of it's affiliates of any liability.