Albany 5Ks, Walks & Races Events
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Run For the Roses 5K & Kids' Fun Run
Sun, Aug 9
· 9:00 AM
The Annual Run for the Roses will be held on Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at Grafton Lakes State Park, Route 2, 12 miles east of Troy, N.Y.
Grafton Lakes State Park, 100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way Grafton, NY 12082
Run 4 the River Half Marathon
Sat, Sep 5
· 8:00 AM
Kick off your fall racing season on the fast and net downhill Empire Trail from Rotterdam to Schenectady, a post race party with live music, and more!
Mabee Farms, 1100 Main St Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
Rensselaerville Ramble Trail Run and Walk
Sat, Sep 19
· 9:00 AM
Join us for a trail run and walk to raise funds for the Preserve and the Rensselaerville Library!
Huyck Preserve, 284 Pond Hill Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147
The 26th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge 5K & 10K and Kids Fun Run
Sat, Sep 26
· 9:30 AM
Run, walk, and roll to support Saratoga Bridges on Saturday, September 26th at the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park. This family-friendly event features free snacks, costume contests, and more!
Columbia Pavilion Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
2026 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon
Sun, Oct 11
· 8:00 AM
The Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Half Marathon are scheduled for October 11, 2026.
2190 Technology Drive Schenectady, NY 12308
Pierogi 5K
Sat, Oct 17
· 11:00 AM
Join us for the Pierogi 5k in Schenectady's Central Park on October 17, 2026. Participate in a day of fun-filled festivities celebrating our community's love for pierogi!
Central Park Schenectady Thomas E. Isabella Pavilion, 500 Iroquois Path, Schenectady, NY 12309
13th Annual Revolutionary Run For Veterans at "America's Turning Point" 5K
Sat, Nov 7
· 10:00 AM
The Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency and Board of Supervisors invites you to the 13th Annual Saratoga County Veterans Trust Fund 5K Race and children's Fun Run.
Fort Hardy Park, Reds Road Schuylerville, NY 12871
Upstate Classic 13.1M & 5K
Sun, Nov 15
· 8:30 AM
Like to run? Come run in the 2026 Upstate Classic! A variety of races to run are offered, such as a kids race, a half marathon, and a 5k.
Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 A Grand Street Altamont, NY 12009