The Catharine Valley Half, like all races, takes a community to succeed. It's reliant on the generous offer to make use of the Watkins Glen High School and athletic complex, the New York State Parks for use of the Catharine Valley Trail and personnel for support, the Friends of the Catharine Valley Trail for the creation and maintenance of the trail itself, the Watkins and Montour Police and Fire departments for safety, support, and supervision, and so many individuals working registration through the finish.

The event was developed and staged by the Finger Lakes Running and Triathlon Company, the area's premiere running and triathlon specialty shop located in Ithaca, NY and sponsored by several community organizations including the Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard.

It is hoped that the Catharine Valley Half may provide an event promoting health and wellness, highlight the wonderful communities, individuals and organizations that are Watkins Glen and Montour Falls, and highlight an amazing local resource that is the Catharine Valley Trail. In time it is our hope that the event may generate funds to support this trail and these communities. Please let us know if we can plug you in as entrants, volunteers, or sponsors.