Sometimes it is not just about the distance, it is how you get there. We want our participants to enjoy their run so there will be a few surprises out on course that will make you smile. And don’t forget about our awesome finisher’s medals and super soft race shirts. The starts and finishes of both the Half Marathon & 5k are at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY. You could not ask for a nicer venue for a running race! Make sure to bring your smiles to run the miles!! So what are you waiting for? Sign up on happyhalfrun.com today. This event take's place at Holiday Valley and produced and organized by Enduance Factor.

Grab your trail running shoes, friends, and family, to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the 1st Annual 5K de Mayo Trailsquatch Trail Run at Holimont Resort in Ellicottville, New York! Explore the beautiful running trails and stunning mountain-top views for a 5K run that everyone will enjoy. But look out! You never know when you may run into the legendary TrailSquatch roaming the trails too. This is a race for all levels and ages. Competitors will enjoy a ride to the top on the Expo chairlift, receive a 5K de Mayo t-shirt, medal, and post-race Taco Party! All proceeds benefit the Ellicottville Great Valley Trail (EVGV). More details at holimont.com.

Join us at Ellicottville Distillery on Saturday May 4th as we celebrate the Kentucky Derby! We'll be open at 12pm, view the Kentucky Derby live in our tasting room, featuring our own "KenDucky Derby" in our local creek, and live music with Porcelain Train from 3pm-6pm! Wear your favorite derby hat!

Presented by Loud Performance, Loud Underground, and Daily City Train, the first annual Showdown Throwdown snowboard event is set for Saturday, April 27th. Using the last few mounds of snow from HoliMont, the Loud Underground/DCT parking lot at 2 Bristol Lane (next to Tim & Bonnie’s Pizza) will be completely transformed for this jam-format snowboarding event! The $35 registration fee will give you the chance to show off your skills and vie for some really cool prizes, including a new snowboard, skateboard, and cold hard cash! Tons of other prize packs will be awarded in a number of categories. Registration will open the morning of the Throwdown from 10:00am-noon, with the event kicking off promptly at noon.

Holiday Valley is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, brought to you by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) in Jamestown, NY. This year, RTPI is celebrating Earth Day by expanding the presentation of The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival to a two day celebration of of the very best in beautiful, heart-pumping outdoor adventure films. Join us this April 19 - 20 as we enjoy some of your favorite adventurers and filmmakers at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.

Hold the wedding of your dreams at Holiday Valley! But before you do that, come check out our Wedding Vendor Show, open to the public for the first time this year. Where they will have over 15 vendors...from photographers, videographers, bakeries, florists, entertainment, reality, jewelry, bridal boutique, décor, and more! A free event, with no registration needed, makes for the perfect afternoon to spend strolling through a collection of dream team wedding vendors ready to turn your Pinterest board into a reality. Though if a couple marks themselves as Going to this event and then signs into the event upon arrival, they will be entered to win a FREE night stay at The Inn at Holiday Valley.

Holiday Valley is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, brought to you by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) in Jamestown, NY. This year, RTPI is celebrating Earth Day by expanding the presentation of The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival to a two day celebration of of the very best in beautiful, heart-pumping outdoor adventure films. Join us this April 19 - 20 as we enjoy some of your favorite adventurers and filmmakers at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT. Open to all ages. Come to the Seneca Allegany Casino on April 8th from 2 PM ‑ 5 PM for a special family‑friendly event featuring: Food trucks, Cornhole & other outdoor games, Face painting & caricature artists, Rock climbing wall & other family friendly activities, Live entertainment and Cash bar. We encourage guests to dress accordingly for the weather, and bring their own viewing glasses as our quantities are limited. VIEWING AREA LOCATED IN EAST END PARKING LOT. Get here early. Complimentary commemorative eclipse t-shirts and viewing glasses will be available on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last. BRING A CHAIR! Lawn chairs are encouraged for comfortable seating.

Ellicottville’s favorite party bar is ready to Party on the Porch with everyone on April 8th, starting at 2:00pm. The first 40 people who arrive can snag a free pair of eclipse glasses. There may not be any live music but the upstairs bar will be hopping and there will be special drink deals for you to indulge in. So come on up and watch the path of totality with the Madigan’s crew and party on the porch!!

Join the ellicottvilleNOW Team and The Chamber on April 8th from 1:00pm — 4:00pm for an afternoon of fun. View the path of totality from our front lawn, right in downtown Ellicottville. Will have Kan Jam, sidewalk chalk, snacks and tunes. This event is FREE TO ATTEND. Please bring lawn chairs and beverages. All ages welcome. Eclipse glasses will be available and are being provided by The Chamber. For more information please reach out to Jessica at 716-699-9816.

Come watch the Solar Eclipse with the Alpacas of Ellicottville. Event is free. Alpaca store will be open and has a wide variety of quality apparel and yarn made from Alpaca fiber including socks, scarves and hats. Bring your own chair and protective glasses for viewing this once in a lifetime event.

Join the Challenger Learning Center's Director, Reann Ehman, at the Ellicottville Library to watch and learn about the Total Solar Eclipse. There will be kids activities and several viewing options! In Ellicottville, the total solar eclipse starts at 2:04pm and continues until 4:30pm, with totality at 3:20pm. They will live stream the event in case of overcast weather.

Join Us at the Nannen Arboretum for a “Solar Watch Party”. An important historical event is happening on Monday April 8, 2024. The Nannen Arboretum at 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville, is in the direct path of the full solar eclipse. Members of the arboretum committee are  inviting the public to use the wide-open spaces by the pond and meadows to view this spectacular event. The eclipse will begin at 2:03 pm. Full totality will be at 3:17 pm and the eclipse will be over at 4:30 pm. Protective glasses, provided compliments of Cattaraugus County, will be free at the entrance to the arboretum beginning at 1 pm. Bring your favorite lawn chair and follow the asphalt path to the pond and open areas on the arboretum grounds. Refreshments and bathrooms will be available.

Join HoliMont for an unforgettable day watchin the solar eclipse in totality with a patio party at the club! Games and cookout on the patio! Cornhole, Trivia Contest, Cook-out on the patio, and Solar Eclipse viewing at 3:15pm. Anyone can attend, no charge. – Eclipse glasses will be available if you do not have your own.

Join the crew at Ellicottville Distillery for the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th!!!! They are opening at 12pm and will have some eclipse glasses available! Live music with Greg Zeis (1/2 of The Rightly So Duo) from 2pm-5pm! Get yourself a specialty cocktail, then sit and enjoy the show!!!!

Make it rain for the people who make it snow! You know the snow has to come from somewhere! For over 50 years much of it has come from EVL's own "Lords of Snow"–our snowmakers extraordinaire! The snow helps keep the slopes open. The slopes help keep EVL open. You get it. So please save the date - Sunday, April 7. Join us to celebrate and say a much earned thank you.

The Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department events the community to bring their children out to the Town Park on March 30th at 1pm for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. This is the Ellicottville event of the Easter holiday. All ages are welcome and it’s FREE to attend. The hunt is done by age group, there are three groupings. Each child receives a ticket and there are drawings for the Grand Prize Chocolate Bunny, some stuffed animals, etc… There will be multiple winners. There will also be free peeps and jelly beans. Don’t miss out.

Rail Rider Jamboree Lineup is here! We'll see you at @railriderjamboree on March 23rd in Ellicottville, NY at Holiday Valley! Tickets are now on sale at railriderjam.com. We can't wait to see you all on the mountain for a full day of skiing, dancing & shredding. Ski in and Jam out! If you want to turn your Rail Rider experience into a weekend of fun, make sure to check out our various lodging package options.

Resist the speed checks, don't lean too far backwards (and definitely don't go too far forwards), and brave the chilly waters of the Holiday Valley pond for this annual fan favorite! Absurd outfits are encouraged but not required. Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-serve basis so you'll want to arrive early if you plan to wow the crowd with your skimming skills. DJ Tyler Swift will be on-site spinning tunes and pumping up the vibe of the crowd. This is a party you won't want to miss.

Learn how to use your breath to optimize your performance. Plunge into icy waters to optimize your performance. 100% of proceeds go to the Good Climb Endurance Challenge. Wim Hoff Method with Certified instructor, Steve Beattie.

HoliMont is hosting "Stop, Drop & Breathe" a Good Climb Endurance Challenge Event on March 16th from 1pm - 5pm. Use the Wim Hof Method to help with anxiety, depression, sleep and energy. Anxiety is the natural response to being overstimulated. Depression is the response to being sedentary/exhausted. Certified instructor Steve Beattie will help you harness the Wim Hof Method to help your mind and body change it up, so that you can get back to feeling better, both physically and mentally. Free Registration. Use the QR code on the flyer to sign up! Ages 14 - 18 permitted. More information on this event can be found at holimont.com

Join us at Yodeler Lodge at Holiday Valley for a new and exciting event! Uphill is a lot of fun and you have all season to train for it. The Journey: Embark on an exhilarating journey that takes you through the awesome landscape of Holiday Valley. You'll begin at Yodeler Lodge and venture up the scenic Sugar Plum, Tannenbaum and Spruce Line trails, leading to the picturesque Spruce Lake. From there, make your way across to HoliMont and race down Sunset. Once at the bottom you'll turn around and ascend Sunset once more. Crossing Spruce Lake again, you'll trace your steps back along Spruce Line, ultimately returning to Yodeler Lodge. The adventure covers approximately 3 miles of breathtaking terrain! Your Mode of Exploration: Whether you're an avid snow sports enthusiast or simply looking for a fun winter outing, this event is designed for everyone. All snow equipment is welcome, whether it's skins, cross country skis, splitboards or snowshoes. Pick your preferred method of transportation and let's hit the trails together! Competition and Fun: We've got something for everyone. Choose between two divisions: the Competitive Division for those who want to race against the clock, or the Just for Fun Division for those who prefer a leisurely pace. It's all about enjoying the winter landscape at your own speed.Party at Yodeler Lodge: After conquering the snowy terrain, it's time to unwind and celebrate at Yodeler Lodge where you'll find a post-event party filled with entertainment and excitement. We'll have a live band to keep the energy high, fantastic prizes up for grabs, a costume contest for those feeling festive and a spread of hot dogs and drinks to satisfy your appetite. Plus, don't miss out on our raffles and silent auction, where you can win some great prizes.A Cause Worth Supporting: This event isn't just about having a blast in the snow; it's also about giving back. By participating, you're helping to contribute to Holiday Valley's Empire State Ride Team, which benefits Roswell Park Cancer Center. Join us as we make a positive impact on our community and beyond.Stay tuned for more exciting details about this winter adventure. Save the date, invite your friends and get ready for a day of outdoor thrills and post-event festivities at Yodeler Lodge. See you there!

DUMMIES NEED TO BE AT THE BASE OF SUNSET TRAIL BY 9:00AM TO BE PUT ON DISPLAY. 10:00AM DUMMIES NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO LAUNCH AREA. PARTICIPANTS (INDIVIDUALS OR TEAMS) BUILD “DUMMIES”, WHICH ARE LET LOOSE DOWN A STEEP RUN AND SENT FLYING OVER A JUMP. THE DUMMIES ARE LEFT TO THE MERCY OF GRAVITY, BALANCE, AND THEIR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AS THEY PLUMMET TO THE GROUND, HOPEFULLY AVOIDING DESTRUCTION. JUDGING IS BASED ON CONSTRUCTION, CREATIVITY, DISTANCE THEY FLY OFF THE JUMP AND THE CARNAGE FACTOR WHEN THEY LAND!! DUMMIES CAN BE MADE FROM A VARIETY OF MATERIALS AND CREATIVITY IS STRESSED TO DRESS OR DECORATE YOUR DUMMY TO LOOK HUMAN OR CARTOON CHARACTER LIKE. RULES AND REGULATIONS: ALL DUMMIES MUST BE UNMANNED. NO SLEDS. (DUMMY MUST BE ON SKIS OR SNOWBOARDS ONLY!). NO MOTORIZATION. NO FLAMES OR PYROTECHNICS. DUMMY MAY NOT EXCEED 6 FEET IN HEIGHT. DUMMY MAY NOT WEIGH MORE THAN 75LBS. NO SHARP OBJECTS ALLOWED ON DUMMY. TEAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING UP ALL DUMMY CARNAGE. ONLY 1 PERSON IS ALLOWED TO ACCOMPANY THE DUMMY TO THE LAUNCH SITE. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15TH, 2024 BY 3PM. For more information, contact the main office at 716-699-2320 or email Travis Widger at travis@holimont.com

Celebrate MardiGras, St. Patrick's Day and HoliBreak with a fun dusk parade on Exhibition. HoliMont will be loading the chairlift at 7:00pm until 7:15pm so please be in the lift line ready to go at 7:00pm. Parade participants need to be able to ski down Exhibition unassisted and anyone 7 or younger will need to be accompanied by a guardian. HoliMont will disperse flares and glow sticks at the top. 7 year old and younger get Glow Sticks, 8 and older will get flares. Parade will begin around 7:45pm once they have everyone lined up and torches lit at the top. All Torches will need to be disposed of in the provided garbage in front of the Main Chalet!

Purchase a voucher for $25.99 at a participating shop and redeem it for an 8 hour or night lift ticket on Thursday March 14, 2024. Stores include Phatman in Tonawanda, Snowflake Ski Shop in Lockport, Jamestown Cycle Shop in Jamestown, NY, Ski Company in Rochester and Williamsville, Mud Sweat 'n Gears in East Aurora, NY, Findley Lake Sporting Goods in Findley Lake, NY, Little Mountain Limited in Mentor Ohio, Ski Chalet in Niles, OH, Corbetts Ski and Snowboard in Oakville, Ontario, Ski Pro Shop in St. Catharines, Ontario, Source for Sports in London, Ontario, Paramount Ski & Cycle in Guelph, Ontario, Niagara Ski & Cycle in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Tickets are on sale one week in advance of the ski days.

HoliMont Resort invites everyone to join them on the slopes at Carpenter's Corner Hut for a little lunch cookout on the hill. There will be hot dogs, sausages, beer/ wine and music will also be available. From 11:30am to 2:00pm. This event is open to the public. Later the same evening is the masquerade themed HoliMont 60th Anni- versary Party, which is for members and their guests only. So come out to Carpen- ter's Corner on March 9th and spend a nice afternoon at the cookout on the hill.

If you love snowboarding, this is the event for you. If not, no worries - it’s also great for spectating! BB is a timed, banked slalom down Holiday Valley’s Champagne slope with 4 divisions - Grom (15 & under), Men’s, Women’s, and O.G. (35+). There will be trophies for each division winner, along with free swag, prizes and giveaways! There will also be a Vendor Village and cookout on the Champagne Sundeck at the Yodeler Lodge. Discounted lift tickets for competitors and lodging are available. Assumption of risk form must be signed by a parent if competitor is under 18. All proceeds go towards benefiting a charitable cause.