Albany 5Ks, Walks & Races Events
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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
Schenectady County Run the Runway
Sat, Sep 12
· 8:00 AM
Get ready to race on the massive runways and paved taxiways of the Schenectady County airport- an active hub that connects Schenectady County to the world, with 50,000 flight operations each year.
Empire State Aerosciences Museum at the Schenectady County Airport, 250 Ruby Chase Drive Glenville, NY 12302
25th Annual Teal Ribbon Run/Walk
Sun, Sep 13
· 9:00 AM
Year after year, survivors, advocates and care givers join together to walk and run for an end to ovarian cancer.
Washington Park, State and Willet Streets Albany, NY 12210
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
Oktoberfest 5k Albany
Sun, Sep 27
· 10:00 AM
Celebrate Oktoberfest in style and help support local charities.
Jennings Landing, 1 Quay Street Albany, NY 12207
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
2026 Albany's Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K
Sat, Oct 24
· 12:00 PM
Join us at Washington Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM for Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K
Washington Park Albany, NY 12203
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
50th Annual Stockade-athon 15K Road Race
Sun, Nov 8
· 8:30 AM
The Stockade-athon is one of the oldest 15K road races in the USA!
Veterans Park, 185 Lafayette Street Schenectady, NY 12305
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