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December 16 – Holiday Picture Run – Perinton Bike Hike Way and Ayrault Rd

This year the Oven Door Runners Holiday Picture will be taken after the run at FairPour Coffee Roasters in Fairport (address 25 Parce Ave Suite 160, Fairport, NY). Picture to be taken at around 9:45 am. I will be attempting to take the picture with my phone, so that alone may be entertaining!

For the run – let’s run thru Fairport!

Head out the canal towards Fairport. Take the pedestrian bridge across the canal after you pass Turk Hill, which puts you on the Perinton Bike Hike Way.

For 10.3 miles, turn right on Ayrault Rd, then return to the basin on the canal.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7046797

For 12 miles stay on the Perinton Bike Hike Way to Hogan. Turn left, then take a left on Ayrault, and pick up the canal to return to the basin.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7046799

For 13.7 miles, stay on the Perinton Bike Hike Way to Mason. Turn left, then take a left on Ayrault, and pick up the canal to return to the basin.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7046802

For 15.5 miles, take the Perinton Bike Hike Way across Rt 31 and continue to Lollypop. Turn left on Egypt-Victor Rd. Turn right on Rt 31, then left on Aldrich. Take a left on Ayrault, and pick up the canal to return to the basin.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7046805

For 7 miles – I recommend out and back on the canal to Perinton Town Park.

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October 28, 2023 – Halloween Picture Run to Powers Farm Market

This week is the annual Halloween Picture Run to Powers Farm Market.

Picture time: 7:45 am at the teepees at Powers Farm Market

For the fast runners – Distance to Powers – 7.6 miles

Turn right out of the parking lot, turn right on Kreag Rd, then left on 31, take the ramp to the canal and follow the canal towards Pittsford. From here, run the traditional route to Powers – exit the canal at Schoen Place, turn right on N. Main St (96), then right on Washington followed by a right on Golf. A left into the parking lot of Powers just before Marsh Rd and you are there.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7313230

For middle speed runners – Distance to Powers – 5.3 miles

Get on the canal at the basin – head towards Pittsford. Turn right on N. Main St (96), then right on Washington followed by a right on Golf. A left into the parking lot of Powers just before Marsh Rd and you are there.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421521

For the slow pokes like me – Distance to Powers – 3.8 miles

Get on the canal at the basin. Take the trail connector to Marsh Road just before the flood control gate. Take Marsh Rd to Powers.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421522

For the return trip from Powers – 3.8 miles– Take Marsh Road –Cross over 31 and pick up the connector trail over to canal on the right. Follow the canal back to the basin

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421523      .

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March 25, 2023 – Around the Bay or The Fishers Run

This you have the option of running the Around the Bay (Irondequoit Bay) or the Fishers Run

Around the Bay

Starting Location: Parking lot at the end of Culver Rd in Irondequoit

Starting time: 7:00 am

Starting from the Parking lot at the end of Culver Rd.  Turn left out of the parking lot and turn left on the Sea Breeze Expressway. At Titus get on the right side of the Express way and take the sidewalk onto Kane. Turn left onto East Ridge Rd, and then take a right on Bay Shore Blvd.  Next take a right on Bay View Rd and head up the hill.   At the top of the hill turn left to stay on Bay View Rd, then turn left on Glen Haven Rd.  You will make a left to continue on Bay Front S.  Turn right to go up a steep hill – Orchard Park Blvd.  This will bring you to Empire.  Turn left on Empire – go down the hill and up the other side.  Turn left onto Bay Rd.  Follow Bay Rd until you cross over Rt. 104 and then take the first left – Volk Rd.  (This will get you away from the fast moving traffic on Bay Rd.)  Turn right on Dewitt.  At the tee-intersection turn right (Backus Rd) and that will bring you back to Bay Rd.  Turn left on Bay Rd.  Take a left at the tee with Lake Rd.  You have about a mile to go at this point.  Run across the bridge and back to your car.  The distance is 14.2 miles.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5330142   (14.2 miles – up old 590)

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com?r=6548011       (15.0 miles – up Culver – left on Titus, right on Kane))

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7208699      (13 miles –Culver to Empire)

The Fishers Run

Starting at 6:30 am from the Park-n-Ride in Bushnells Basin

The traditional Fishers Run, from the parking lot is 9.5 miles – Turn left onto 96, right on Park Rd.  Turn left on Corduroy, and then left on Woolston.  Turn right on Fishers Rd, then left on Main St. Fishers.  Turn left on Log Cabin, then right on Lower Fishers, and then left on Benson.  Turn right on Fishers Rd, then return thru Powder Mills Park (left on Woolston, right on Corduroy, right on Park Rd)  Turn left on 96 and back to the parking lot.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com?r=6063568

Note: You can skip the Lower Fishers option by staying on Log Cabin. This shortens any route by 1 mile.

You can skip Powder Mills Park on the way back by staying on Fishers Rd to 96. This shortens any route by 0.5 miles

For 7.5 miles – take 96 directly to Fishers Rd. Left on Main St. Fishers, then left on Log Cabin. Stay on Log Cabin, then left on Benson, right on Fishers Rd, then left on 96.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6997419

For 12.5 miles – start with the standard route. At Main St. Fishers, turn right, then take a left on Old Dutch. Turn left on 251, left on Wangum, then right on Main St Fishers, and rejoin the standard route. Or take the Lehigh Trail over to Wangum.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com?r=6765398

Or from Old Dutch, take the Lehigh Trail over to Wangum. (11.9 miles)

Or from Old Dutch take the Lehigh Trail to the Auburn Trail, and return Main St. Fishers along the Auburn Trail, then rejoin the main routes. (13.3 miles)

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December 17, 2022 –Kennelley Park Gazebo Christmas Picture Run.

Upcoming plans

 December 24, 2022 – 6:30 am start – Park-n-Ride lot – Fishers Run

December 31, 2022 – 6:30 am start – Park-n-Ride lot – A right-hand turn run through the neighborhoods bounded by Sully’s Trail, Kreag, 31, Moseley and Garnsey.

Plan to meet at the  Kennelley Park Gazebo at 7:45 am for the 2022 Holiday Picture. The Gazebo is located between the Fairport Library and the canal on the southwest corner of the canal and Rt. 250. Choose your route there depending on how far you can run in an hour and five minutes.

All routes – get on the canal and head towards Fairport.

For 7.1 miles to the Gazebo – go just past Perinton Town Park, turn left onto O’Connor (like you do for the Linear Park Run), then turn right on Whitney. Take Whitney to Turk Hill, and turn right on Turk Hill. Cross over the canal and then turn right on East Church St. Turn right on Rt. 250/South Main St. Gazebo will be on the left just before the canal.

 http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429894     (7.1 miles to the Gazebo)

For 6 miles – stay on the canal past Perinton Town Park. Follow the towpath Turk Hill, and turn right. Cross over the canal and then turn right on East Church St. Turn right on Rt. 250/South Main St. Gazebo will be on the left just before the canal.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429897      (6 miles to the Gazebo)

For 5 miles to the Gazebo – stay on the canal past Perinton Town Park. Bear left on to Lift Bridge Lane, cross over N. Main St (250), then turn right on Parker St. Turn right into the parking lot for Packett’s Landing, and exit onto Main St – turning right onto Main St. Just before the lift bridge, you will find the Gazebo on the left.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429896      (5 miles to the Gazebo)

For 4.5 miles to the Gazebo – stay on the canal past Perinton Town Park. Bear left on to Lift Bridge Lane, turn right on N. Main St (250) – the Gazebo will be on the right just after crossing over the canal

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429899 (4.5 miles to the Gazebo)

Shortest route – 4.1 miles to the Gazebo – From the parking lot – turn right on 96, then right on Kreag. Turn right on Ayrault, then left on Nettlecreek. Turn left on Gaxton, then right on Clarkes Crossing, then left on Rt. 250. Gazebo will be on the left just before the canal.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7630227

Return Trip – You are welcome to take any of the above routes back to the start, or you can follow route described here.

For 5.2 miles back to the car – Turn right onto South Main St (250). Turn right on Ayrault, then turn left into Martha Brown Middle School. Pick up the sidewalk that connects to a cul-de-sac, then turn left on Valley Creek Dr. Cross over Rt. 31, and continue on Blackwatch Trail. Turn left on Dunmow, then right on Garnsey. A right on 96 will return you to the parking lot.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429901      (5.2 miles from Gazebo to Parking lot)

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October 29, 2022 – Halloween Picture Run to Powers Farm Market

This week is the annual Halloween Picture Run to Powers Farm Market.

Picture time: 7:45 am at the teepees at Powers Farm Market

For the fast runners – Distance to Powers – 7.6 miles

Turn right out of the parking lot, turn right on Kreag Rd, then left on 31, take the ramp to the canal and follow the canal towards Pittsford. From here, run the traditional route to Powers – exit the canal at Schoen Place, turn right on N. Main St (96), then right on Washington followed by a right on Golf. A left into the parking lot of Powers just before Marsh Rd and you are there.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7313230

For middle speed runners – Distance to Powers – 5.3 miles

Get on the canal at the basin – head towards Pittsford. Turn right on N. Main St (96), then right on Washington followed by a right on Golf. A left into the parking lot of Powers just before Marsh Rd and you are there.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421521

For the slow pokes like me – Distance to Powers – 3.8 miles

Get on the canal at the basin. Take the trail connector to Marsh Road just before the flood control gate. Take Marsh Rd to Powers.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421522

For the return trip from Powers – 3.8 miles– Take Marsh Road –Cross over 31 and pick up the connector trail over to canal on the right. Follow the canal back to the basin

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421523      .

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March 5, 2022 – Around the Bay

Starting Location: Parking lot at the end of Culver Rd in Irondequoit

Starting time: 7:00 am

A joint run with the Bagel Bunch and the Gold Rush Runners

Starting from the Parking lot at the end of Culver Rd.  Turn left out of the parking lot and turn left on the Sea Breeze Expressway. At Titus get on the right side of the Express way and take the sidewalk onto Kane. Turn left onto East Ridge Rd, and then take a right on Bay Shore Blvd.  Next take a right on Bay View Rd and head up the hill.   At the top of the hill turn left to stay on Bay View Rd, then turn left on Glen Haven Rd.  You will make a left to continue on Bay Front S.  Turn right to go up a steep hill – Orchard Park Blvd.  This will bring you to Empire.  Turn left on Empire – go down the hill and up the other side.  Turn left onto Bay Rd.  Follow Bay Rd until you cross over Rt. 104 and then take the first left – Volk Rd.  (This will get you away from the fast moving traffic on Bay Rd.)  Turn right on Dewitt.  At the tee-intersection turn right (Backus Rd) and that will bring you back to Bay Rd.  Turn left on Bay Rd.  Take a left at the tee with Lake Rd.  You have about a mile to go at this point.  Run across the bridge and back to your car.  The distance is 14.2 miles.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5330142   (14.2 miles – up old 590)

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com?r=6548011       (15.0 miles – up Culver – left on Titus, right on Kane))

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7208699      (13 miles –Culver to Empire)

For those wanting to run from the basin  – I recommend the Fishers Run – 9.5 miles (Starting at the usual time of 6:30 am)

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com?r=6226563
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December 18, 2021 –Kennelley Park Gazebo Christmas Picture Run.

Upcoming plans

 December 24, 2021 – 6:30 am start – Park-n-Ride lot – Fishers Run

 December 25, 2021 – No Run.

January 1, 2022 – 6:30 am start – Park-n-Ride lot – A left-hand turn run through the neighborhoods around Thornell and Park Rd.

Plan to meet at the  Kennelley Park Gazebo at 7:45 am for the 2021 Holiday Picture. The Gazebo is located between the Fairport Library and the canal on the southwest corner of the canal and Rt. 250. Choose your route there depending on how far you can run in an hour and five minutes.

All routes – get on the canal and head towards Fairport.

For 7.1 miles to the Gazebo – go just past Perinton Town Park, turn left onto O’Connor (like you do for the Linear Park Run), then turn right on Whitney. Take Whitney to Turk Hill, and turn right on Turk Hill. Cross over the canal and then turn right on East Church St. Turn right on Rt. 250/South Main St. Gazebo will be on the left just before the canal.

 http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429894     (7.1 miles to the Gazebo)

For 5.8 miles – stay on the canal past Perinton Town Park. Follow the towpath Turk Hill, and turn right. Cross over the canal and then turn right on East Church St. Turn right on Rt. 250/South Main St. Gazebo will be on the left just before the canal.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429897      (6 miles to the Gazebo)

For 5 miles to the Gazebo – stay on the canal past Perinton Town Park. Bear left on to Lift Bridge Lane, cross over N. Main St (250), then turn right on Parker St. Turn right into the parking lot for Packett’s Landing, and exit onto Main St – turning right onto Main St. Just before the lift bridge, you will find the Gazebo on the left.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429896      (5 miles to the Gazebo)

For 4.5 miles to the Gazebo – stay on the canal past Perinton Town Park. Bear left on to Lift Bridge Lane, turn right on N. Main St (250) – the Gazebo will be on the right just after crossing over the canal

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429899 (4.5 miles to the Gazebo)

Shortest route – 4.1 miles to the Gazebo – From the parking lot – turn right on 96, then right on Kreag. Turn right on Ayrault, then left on Nettlecreek. Turn left on Gaxton, then right on Clarkes Crossing, then left on Rt. 250. Gazebo will be on the left just before the canal.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7630227

Return Trip – You are welcome to take any of the above routes back to the start, or you can follow route described here.

For 5.2 miles back to the car – Turn right onto South Main St (250). Turn right on Ayrault, then turn left into Martha Brown Middle School. Pick up the sidewalk that connects to a cul-de-sac, then turn left on Valley Creek Dr. Cross over Rt. 31, and continue on Blackwatch Trail. Turn left on Dunmow, then right on Garnsey. A right on 96 will return you to the parking lot.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429901      (5.2 miles from Gazebo to Parking lot)

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October 30, 2020 – Halloween Picture Run to Powers Farm Market

This week is the annual Halloween Picture Run to Powers Farm Market.

Picture time: 7:45 am at the teepees at Powers Farm Market

For the fast runners – Distance to Powers – 7.6 miles

Turn right out of the parking lot, turn right on Kreag Rd, then left on 31, take the ramp to the canal and follow the canal towards Pittsford. From here, run the traditional route to Powers – exit the canal at Schoen Place, turn right on N. Main St (96), then right on Washington followed by a right on Golf. A left into the parking lot of Powers just before Marsh Rd and you are there.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7313230

For middle speed runners – Distance to Powers – 5.3 miles

Get on the canal at the basin – head towards Pittsford. Turn right on N. Main St (96), then right on Washington followed by a right on Golf. A left into the parking lot of Powers just before Marsh Rd and you are there.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421521

For the slow pokes like me – Distance to Powers – 3.8 miles

Get on the canal at the basin. Take the trail connector to Marsh Road just before the flood control gate. Take Marsh Rd to Powers.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421522

For the return trip from Powers – 3.8 miles– Take Marsh Road –Cross over 31 and pick up the connector trail over to canal on the right. Follow the canal back to the basin

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421523      .

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October 31, 2020 – Halloween Picture Run to Powers Farm Market

This week is the annual Halloween Picture Run to Powers Farm Market. Dick Ware has agreed to take the picture. The teepees have been completely re-built this year. Whether or not we can get in is another question….

Picture time: 7:45 am at the teepees at Powers Farm Market

For the fast runners – Distance to Powers – 7.6 miles

Turn right out of the parking lot, turn right on Kreag Rd, then left on 31, take the ramp to the canal and follow the canal towards Pittsford. From here, run the traditional route to Powers – exit the canal at Schoen Place, turn right on N. Main St (96), then right on Washington followed by a right on Golf. A left into the parking lot of Powers just before Marsh Rd and you are there.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7313230

For middle speed runners – Distance to Powers – 5.3 miles

Get on the canal at the basin – head towards Pittsford. Turn right on N. Main St (96), then right on Washington followed by a right on Golf. A left into the parking lot of Powers just before Marsh Rd and you are there.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421521

For the slow pokes like me – Distance to Powers – 3.8 miles

Get on the canal at the basin. Take the trail connector to Marsh Road just before the flood control gate. Take Marsh Rd to Powers.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421522

For the return trip from Powers – 3.8 miles– Take Marsh Road –Cross over 31 and pick up the connector trail over to canal on the right. Follow the canal back to the basin

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7421523      .