518 Day: A Celebration of the Capital Region in Albany, NY

About this event

Nothing says hometown pride quite like a road race. We’re taking it a step further with a 5.18K through downtown Albany—a nod to the Capital Region’s 518 roots (and area code). Join us on Saturday, May 16 (since May 18 falls on a Monday, and nobody wants that) and help us kick off a new community tradition celebrating everything that makes our region of New York State special, co-produced by the Downtown Albany BID and the Cap City Runners.

The morning starts with a Kids’ 1K at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5.18K at 9:00 AM. After the race, stick around for live music, food and beverages, and a vendor village featuring goods from across the Capital Region. 

Registration

Get ready to celebrate the 518!

5.18k Registration

Runners who register in advance will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a ticket for one free beer courtesy of Common Roots Brewing Company. (Must be 21+ with a valid ID. T-shirts are first-come, first-served.)

• $25 Early Bird Registration: Register by Saturday, April 17  
• $30 Regular Registration: Register by Wednesday, May 15 
• $40 In-Person Registration: Register in person on May 16 

Kids 1k Registration

Kids who are registered in advance will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a medal! (T-shirts are first-come, first-served.)

• $10 Early Bird Registration: Register by Saturday, April 17  
• $12 Regular Registration: Register by Wednesday, May 15
• $15 In-Person Registration: Register in person on May 16 

Stay tuned for details regarding the race route and entertainment! 

• https://zippy-reg.com/online_reg/?e=2452

Race Details

An original 5.18K (just over 3.2 miles) honoring the Capital Region and our 518 zip code! The race will kick off in downtown Albany — stay tuned for racecourse details. This is a chip-timed race with awards for top finishers.

518 Day Events & Activities

The 5.18K is just the beginning! Following the event, Downtown will bustle with live music, food and drink specials, and a vendor village featuring goods and items that represent what makes our Capital Region special.

• 5.18K and Kids’ 1K throughout Downtown 
• Live music at Quackenbush Square 
• Food and drink specials at local restaurants and bars 
• Vendor village with hometown goods 

Save the date and be a part of this inaugural Capital Region event and soon-to-be annual tradition!

See more info: https://www.downtownalbany.org/518-Day