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BICYCLING: ROAD & OFF-ROAD

Ongoing

Sun Bikeatoga: Slow Rolls. Free family friendly community rides: 4/21, 5/19, 6/16, 7/21. 10am-12pm. Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. bikeatoga.org.

Tue Summer Time Trial Series: 6/4, 6/18, 7/2. Adirondack Multi-Sport Club. 1774 West River Rd, Fort Edward. facebook.com.

Wed Summer Ferry Time Trial Series: 5/29, 6/12, 6/26, 7/10. Adirondack Multi-Sport Club. 448 Charlton Rd, Ballston Spa. facebook.com. 

April

13 3rd CBRC Toad Strangler Gravel Grinder. 40M route: 10am. 10M family-friendly route: 11am. Flow Riders kids ride/race: 1:30pm. Crellin Park, Chatham. bikereg.com.

14 NYSMTB Race #1: Point Peter Pounder MTB Race. Point Peter, Elks-Brox Park, Port Jervis. bikereg.com.

20 Rasputitsa. 53M. Start waves. Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT. bikereg.com.

20 CBRC Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Race #1. 62M/50M/38M. 11am. Coxsackie-Athens High School, Coxsackie. bikereg.com.

27 CBRC Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Race #2. 62M/50M/38M. 11am. Coxsackie-Athens High School, Coxsackie. bikereg.com.

27 Muddy Onion Spring Classic Gravel Grinder. 55M/40M/20M. 9:30am. Montpelier, VT. bikereg.com. 

28 Saratoga 300K Brevet Road Ride. 7am. Adirondack Ultra Cycling, Schuylerville. bikereg.com. 

28 AdironDUCK 6K MTB Ride & Trail Run/Walk. 10am. Part of fun AdironDUCK Race & pancake breakfast. Oswegatchie Education Center, Croghan. adironduckrace.com.

May

1-31 ADK Unite. Virtual bike, run, walk, hike to raise money for Adirondack community food pantries. Online leader board w/prizes. bikeadirondacks.com.

2 & 4 Tri-City BMX Open House. 5/2: 5:30-7:30pm. 5/4: 10am-2pm. Free practice, clinics, new riders welcome. Tri-City BMX, Schenectady. tri-citybmx.org. 

4 4th The Great North: Battenkill Valley. 77/55/20M gravel rides & 25M road ride. Supported rides for all levels. Local food, apple pie, beer, music. Argyle Brewing, Cambridge. anthemsportstours.com.

4 12 Hours of Port Jervis MTB. 8am. Watershed Trail, Port Jervis. bikereg.com.

4 Let’s Groove: Intermediate MTB Skills. 10am-3pm. The Dirt Disco, Cazenovia. bikereg.com.  

5 9th Tour de Force Charity Rides. 50M/25M. Plus, 13.1M, 10K, 5K, 1M run races. Point Au Roche State Park, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com.

5-9 Hudson Valley Detours: Biking Adventure. 25-50M guided bike tours. Diamond Mills Hotel, Saugerties. alpha.win.

5 Stayin’ Alive: Beginner MTB Skills. 10am-3pm. The Dirt Disco, Cazenovia. bikereg.com.

10-11 Placid Planet E-Bike Demo Days. Fri: 11am-4pm. Sat: 10am-4pm. Placid Planet Bicycles, Lake Placid. placidplanet.com.

11 Saratoga 400K Brevet Road Ride. 7am. Adirondack Ultra Cycling, Schuylerville. bikereg.com. 

11 Ride for Mo. 52M: 9am. 26M: 10am. Darling Hill Road, Lyndon, VT. Moriah Wilson Foundation. bikereg.com. 

11 Women’s Bike Clinic & Group Ride. 8-11am. Road, mtn, gravel. All levels welcome. Gurney Lane, Queensbury. Reg/info: bikereg.com.

11 Spring Women’s MTB Clinic. Beginner’s clinic: 9am-12pm. Intermediate clinic: 1-4pm. Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Shredders. bikereg.com.

12 NYSMTB Race #2: Stewart Forest Frenzy MTB Race. Stewart State Forest, Montgomery. bikereg.com. 

15 Ride of Silence. Commemorative ride for those killed or injured while riding. Corning Preserve, Albany. albanybicyclecoalition.com.

18 Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club: Spring Kickoff Ride. 33M & 20M. 1pm. Post-ride lunch & drinks. Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery, Altamont. mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org.

18 Tour of the Battenkill. 75M: 8:30am. 44M: 9am. 27M: 9:30am. Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich. tourofthebattenkill.com.

19 10th CBRC Farmer’s Daughter & Granddaughter Gravel Grinder. 63M: 9am. Farmer’s Granddaughter (new) 43M route w/no off-road sections: 10am. Supported with lunch/beer. Columbia Co Fairgrounds, Chatham. bikereg.com.

19 20th Team Billy Ride & Walk for Research. 10/25/50M bike rides & 3M walk. 8:30am. Includes lunch. High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs. teambilly.org.

19 Gran Fondo NY World Championship NYC. Fort Lee, NJ. gfny.com.

19 Bicycle Benefits: Relaunch Kick-Off. 12-1pm. Free cone to anyone who bikes with BB sticker on helmet. Ben & Jerry’s, Saratoga Springs. bikeatoga.org.

26 3rd Tour de Lewis: Oswegatchie to Osceola. Point-to-point ride thru Lewis County’s Black River Valley. 62M: Croghan to Camden. Also: 30M: Osceola out-and-back. Post-ride party at Osceola Ski/Sport Resort. Adk Foothills Cycling Club. bikereg.com.

June

1 Mighty SMBA Challenge. 20M/10M. 9am. Artisanal Trailhead, Daniels Road State Forest, Saratoga Springs. bikereg.com. 

1 Whiteface Uphill Bike Race & Foot Race. 5:30pm. 8M, 3500’ climb. Adirondack Chocolates to summit of Whiteface Memorial Highway, Wilmington. whitefacerace.com.

1 Shaker Crits. 9am. Training criterium for women & juniors only. Various lengths based on category. 900 Watervliet-Shaker Rd, Latham. unifycyclingny.com.

2 Tour de Cure: Capital Region. 10/31/50/62M rides. Supported routes w/lunch, beer & music. Solo & teams. Benefits American Diabetes Assn. Ellms Family Farm, Ballston Spa. Info/register: diabetes.org/capitalregion.  

2 8th Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day. 12-3pm. Traffic free roads/rail trail. Mechanic, skills course, food, arts/crafts, bouncy house, animals, music. Rain date: 6/9. Voorheesville. vrcclub.org. 

2 Wilmington Whiteface Mountain Bike Race. 100K/50K. 7am. Preston Memorial Field, Wilmington. wilmingtonmtb.com.

4 Placid Planet E-Bike Demo Day. Tue: 11am-4pm. Placid Planet Bicycles, Lake Placid. placidplanet.com.

8 27th North Country Subaru Black Fly Challenge. 40M Adirondack gravel grinder. 10am. Inlet to Indian Lake. Post-race party at Indian Lake School. blackflychallenge.com.

9-14 ADK Cycle Outing. 20-50M/day. 9am. Wadhams Hall, Ogdensburg. adk.org.

9 WMBA Chain Stretcher MTB Festival: XC & Enduro MTB Race. 25M/12M/6M. 8am. Blue Mtn Park, Peekskill. bikereg.com. 

15 14th Bike for the Lake. 30/60/80/100M routes thru islands & NY shore for clean water advocacy. Knight Point SP, North Hero, VT. friendsofnorthernlakechamplain.org.

22-30 Cycling in the Dolomites. Small group, all-inclusive, Gravel, MTB or E-MTB bikes. Expert cycling & photography guiding.  muenchworkshops.com.

22 Saratoga 600K Brevet Road Ride. 7am. Adirondack Ultra Cycling, Schuylerville. bikereg.com. 

23 The Gravel Pitt. Gravel Rides: 71M/50M/30M. Camping available. Proceeds benefit Capital Streets advocacy efforts. Otter Creek Farm, Pittstown. bikereg.com. 

23 3rd Rapid River Fondo. 62M/48M/33M road rides. Support & rest stop at The Hub. Warrensburg Fish Hatchery, Warrensburg. bikereg.com.

28-30 Bike ADK: Adirondack Women’s Weekend. 30-35M per day, meals, supported rides. Saranac Waterfront Lodge, Saranac Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.

30 23rd NY Capital Region Road Race. 10:30am. Junior races: 8:45am. Presented by Capital Bicycle Racing Club. Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, Ravena. bikrereg.com.

July

7-14 Cycle the Erie Canal. 400M. Meals, camping, supported ride, guided tours, entertainment. Buffalo to Albany. Parks & Trails NY. ptny.org.

13 North Winds Gravel Classic. 60M/30M gravel rides in the Tug Hill. 10am. NYS Gravel Championships. Food, drinks, vendors, music, swag. Adk Foothills Cycling Club. Frederick Farm, Rodman. northwindsclassic.com.

13-14 Bike ADK: Ride for the River. Sat: Tailgater short ride. Sun: short/long rides. BBQ/music. Benefits Ausable River Assn. Wilmington. bikeadirondacks.com.

13-14 JAM Gran Fundo. Gravel rides: 81M/53M/30M & 6M Kids’ Ride. 9am. Post-ride BBQ, activities. Cummington Fairgrounds, MA. jamcycling.org.

14 Grey Ghost Bicycles: The Donut “100.” 7:30am. Fun, challenging ride for donuts. Common Roots, South Glens Falls. bikereg.com.

27-8/4 French Canada Tandem Tour. Take a tandem vacation w/Gear-To-Go Tandems. gtgtandems.com.

August

2-4 Bike ADK: Weekender at Paul Smith’s College. 30-55M/day with lodging options. Relax on/off the bike. Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smiths. bikeadirondacks.com.

4-11 Cycle the Hudson Valley. 200M. Meals, camping, supported ride, tours, entertainment. Troy to NYC. Parks & Trails NY. ptny.org.

4-12 French Canada Tandem Tour. Take a tandem vacation w/Gear-To-Go Tandems. gtgtandems.com.

10 17th Tour of the Catskills. 74/52/27M supported road rides for all levels. After party at Last Chance Café. Tannersville. anthemsportstours.com.

11-14 Bike ADK: Great Camp Sagamore: Gravel Experience. Sold out. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.

24 Bike ADK: Pat Stratton Ride. Scenic road rides of 20/50/100M. Mt. Pisgah, Saranac Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.

31 Meat Grinder: Ride with a Purpose. 50M & 15M Family Ride. Adirondack Foothills Cycling. bikereg.com.

September

8-11 Bike ADK: Great Camp Sagamore: Gravel Experience. Cycling mini-vacation w/landscapes & history. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.

14-15 Bike ADK: Handlebarley. Gravel riding in eastern Essex Co. Pizza/beer. Paradox Brewery, North Hudson. bikeadirondacks.com.

21 Bike ADK: Bike the Barns. Farm-by-bike ride w/farm stops/tours. Ausable Brewing, Keeseville. bikeadirondacks.com.

27-29 UCI Mountain Bike World Series. Fri: Cross-country short track. Sat: Cross-country Olympic. Sun: Cross-country marathon. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. Tickets: mtvanhoevenberg.com.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Ongoing

Mo-Sa   Rock Your Fitness: Total Body Workout. MWF: 5:30am, 6:30am, 9am. Tue: 5:30pm. Sat: 8am. Malta Community Center, Malta. rockyourfitnessny.com.

May

10-12 Girlfriends Getaway Weekend. Workshops, talks, fitness classes, lunch. Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing. girlfriendsgetawaybolton.com.  

HIKING, CLIMBING & EDUCATION

April

20 Earth Day: Sustainable Futures” presentation by BlueZones.com. Glens Falls City Park, Glens Falls. glensfalls.com.

24 “An Above Average Day” Documentary. 5:30pm. WMHT-TV PBS. wmht.org.

May

4             Orienteering Meet. Dyken Pond Environmental Center, Cropseyville. empoclub.org.

9-10 Wilderness First Aid Certification. 8:30am-5pm. Lake George Land Conservancy, Bolton Landing. lglc.org.

11 The Grand Hike. 14M; shorter options available. Rest stops, snacks/water, shuttle. Après Hike Party: Westport Golf & Country Club. Benefits CATS. Essex Gateway Trailhead, Essex to Westport. champlainareatrails.com. 

11 Wilderness First Aid. 8am-5pm. ADK Cascade Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.

13-15 Women’s Beginner Backpacking. 9am. Cascade Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.

18 Orienteering Meet. Moreau Lake State Park. Gansevoort. empoclub.org.

23-26 Thru-Hiking 101: Long Lake to Lake Placid. 9am. ADK Cascade Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.

24-26 Beginner Backpacking. 9am. ADK Cascade Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.

25 Map & Compass Fundamentals. 9am-3pm. ADK Education Yurts, Lake Placid. adk.org.

26 Advanced Map & Compass Bushwhack. 9am-3pm. Haystack Mtn Trailhead, Lake Placid. adk.org.

31-6/1 Northville-Placid Trail 100 Anniversary. Fri: 6pm, Waterfront Park, Northville. Sat: National Trails Day, vendors, food, entertainment. roostadk.com.

June

1 National Trails Day. Various locations. americanhiking.org.

1 Orienteering Meet. Kinns Road Park, Clifton Park. empoclub.org.

9-12 Wilderness Wellness Program. Garnet Hill Lodge, North River. garnet-hill.com.

17 Guided High Peaks: Iroquois. 7:30am-9pm. ADK Heart Lake, Lake Placid. adk.org.

19-21 Guided High Peaks Backpacking: Dix Range. 7:30am. Caravan Meeting Spot, Dix Range, North Hudson. adk.org.

24 Guided High Peaks: Colden. 7:30am-9pm. Heart Lake, Lake Placid. adk.org.

24 Guided High Peaks: Street & Nye. 8:30am-5pm. Heart Lake, Lake Placid. adk.org.

July

5 Lake George Land Conservancy: Hike-A-Thon. Hike or paddle. Food trucks, vendors, games, kids’ activities. Amy’s Park, Cat Mtn, McPhillips Park, Up Yonda Farm, Sembrich, Lake George. lakegeorgehikeathon.org.

MULTISPORT & SWIMMING

Ongoing

Mon High Peaks Mini Triathlon Series. June-July. 400yd swim, 12M bike, 3M run. 6:30pm. Mirror Lake, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.

Tue Capital District Triathlon Club Summer Training: 5/28-8/27. On Crystal Lake Triathlon (8/17) Course. Crystal Cove, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.

April

20-21 Mini MightyMan Triathlon. 400m pool swim, 6M bike, 2M run. Nassau Aquatic Center, East Meadow. eventpowerli.com.

May

4 Splish Splash Masters Swim Meet. Warmups: 9am. Meet: 10:15am. Union College Pool, Schenectady. Adirondack District Masters Swimming: adms.org.

11 11th Schenectady Pedal-Paddle-Run. 7M bike, 2M kayak/canoe/SUP on Mohawk/Erie, 5K run. 8am. Not your typical triathlon! Solo & teams. Kayak rentals available. Aqueduct Park, Niskayuna. schenectadycountyny.gov.

11 Fly By Night Duathlon. 1.7M run, 10.2M bike, 1.7M run, 10.2M bike, 1.7M run or 1.7M run, 10.2M bike, 1.7M run. Raceway, Watkins Glen. flybynightdu.com.

18 Glimmerglass Triathlon. 1.5M kayak/canoe, 16.5M bike, 10K run. 9am. Solo/teams welcome. Kayak/canoe rentals available. Presented by Clark Sports Center. Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. itsyourrace.com.

18 HarryMan Triathlon. Half: 9am. Olympic: 10:30am. Relay and Aquabike.  

Lake Welch Beach, Stony Point. raceroster.com. 

26 Memorial Duathlon & 5K Run/Walk. Duathlon: 8am. 5K run/walk: 8:20am. Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Springs. thememorialduathlon5k.com.

June

1 Inaugural OnondagaMan. 8am. 1.2M swim, 56M bike, 13.1M run. Triathlon, relay & aquabike. Limited to 300. Former Syracuse 70.3 venue. No cut-off times. Save 12%: ADK24. Jamesville Beach Park, Jamesville. coachmarkwilson.com.

5 Southern Tier Tri Club: Summer Series #1. 5:45pm. 400m swim, 13M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK24. Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com. 

8 Green Lakes Triathlon. Triathlon, Aquabike, Sprint. 8am. Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville. runsignup.com.

9 Keuka Lake Triathlon. Intermediate, Sprint, Aquabike. Keuka College, Keuka Park. firstknightracing.com.  

10 Mighty Montauk Triathlon. Olympic, Sprint, Aquabike. Lake Montauk, Montauk. trifind.org.

12 Hudson Valley Tri Club: Summer Series #1. 5:45pm. 400m swim, 12M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK24. Wilson State Park, Woodstock. coachmarkwilson.com. 

15 Ticonderoga Triathlon Festival. Tri & aquabike: Sprint (7am: 750m swim, 12M bike, 5K run, Olympic (9am: 1500m swim, 24M bike, 10K run) & Double Ti. Save 12%: ADK24. Black Point Beach, Ticonderoga. coachmarkwilson.com.

23 Stissing Triathlon. 8am. 750m swim, 12.6M hilly bike, 3.3M fast run. Sprint tri, relay & aquabike. Save 12%: ADK24. Stissing Pond, Pine Plains. coachmarkwilson.com.

23 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 600yd swim, 14M bike, 5K run. Aquabike option. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

23 Lake Dunmore Triathlon. 0.9M swim, 28M bike, 10K run. Aquabike option. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

29 Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon. 8am. Tinman, Aquabike, Relay, Olympic, Sprint. 8am. Municipal Park, Tupper Lake. tupperlaketinman.com.

29 Hudson Valley Triathlon. Long, Olympic, Sprint, Open races. 7am. Williams Lake, Kingston. alpha.win.

30 Open Water Swimming Skills Clinic. 2-3:30pm YMCA, Glens Falls. Presented by Adirondack Masters Swimming & Glens Falls YMCA. Register: glensfallsymca.org.

July

3 Southern Tier Tri Club: Summer Series #2. 5:45pm. 400m swim, 13M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK24. Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com. 

6 Litchfield Hills Triathlon. 1500m swim, 40K bike, 10K run. 7:30am. Olympic tri, relay & aquabike. Save 12%: ADK24. West Hill Lake, New Hartford. coachmarkwilson.com.

10 Hudson Valley Tri Club: Summer Series #2. 5:45pm. 400m swim, 12M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK24. Wilson State Park, Woodstock. coachmarkwilson.com. 

13 Delta Lake Triathlon. Tri & aquabike: Sprint (7am: 750m swim, 11M bike, 5K run, Olympic (8:30am: 1500m swim, 22M bike, 10K run) & Delta Double. Sold out. Delta Lake State Park, Rome. coachmarkwilson.com.

21 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 600yd swim, 14M bike, 5K run. Aquabike option. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

21 Branbury Classic Triathlon. 1.5M canoe/kayak/SUP, 14M bike, 5K run. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

28 Findley Lake Triathlon Festival. Tri & aquabike: Sprint (7am: 750m swim, 14.5M bike, 5K run, Olympic (9am: 1500m swim, 29M bike, 10K run) & Double Findley. Save 12%: ADK24. The Camp, Findley Lake. coachmarkwilson.com.

August

7 Southern Tier Tri Club: Summer Series #3. 5:45pm. 400m swim, 13M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK24. Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com. 

10 Cassadaga Kids Triathlon. 10am. 100m swim, 3.1M bike, 1M run. Ages 4-14. Save 12%: ADK24. Fire Hall, Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.

14 Hudson Valley Tri Club: Summer Series #3. 5:45pm. 400m swim, 12M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK24. Wilson State Park, Woodstock. coachmarkwilson.com. 

17 Crystal Lake Triathlon. 0.5M swim, 18M bike, 3M run. 8am. Crystal Cove, Averill Park. Capital District Triathlon Club. cdtriclub.org.

18 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 600yd swim, 14M bike, 5K run. Aquabike option. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

18 Lake Dunmore Triathlon. 0.9M swim, 28M bike, 10K run. Aquabike option. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

18-19 Peasantman Steel Distance Triathlon. Full, Half, Intermediate, Sprint races.  Indian Pines Park, Penn Yan. firstknightracing.com.

31 CassadagaMan. 8am. Intermediate (new: 1.2M swim, 28M bike, 6M run) & long-distance (1.2M swim, 56M bike, 13.1M run) tri, relay & aquabike. Save 12%: ADK24. Fire Hall, Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.

31-9/1 Lake George Triathlon. Sat, 7am: Long Course. Sun, 6:30am: Sprint & 7am: Olympic. Battlefield State Park, Lake George. alpha.win.

September

14 KBR Triathlon. 10am. 1M kayak/canoe, 13M bike, 2M run. SUP, e-bike & relay categories. Save 12%: ADK24. Fire Hall, Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.

15 Saugerties Triathlon. Long Course: 7am. Sprint & Olympic: 8am. Splash & Dash: 12pm. Village Beach, Saugerties. alpha.win.

28 Knight’s Fury Duathlon. Formulae Unum: 2M run, 10M bike, 2M run, 10M bike, 2M run. Super Fury: 2M run, 10M bike, 2M run. 8:30am. Mendon Ponds Park, Honeoye Falls. firstknightracing.com.

OTHER EVENTS

April

19-21 19th Canal Clean Sweep in honor of Earth Day. Volunteer clean-up days. 100+ locations: Erie & Champlain Canalway, Glens Falls Feeder Canal, Black River Feeder Canal, & Rochester Riverway. Parks & Trails NY & NYS Canal Corporation. Register: ptny.org.

20 Glens Falls BrewFest. 4-7pm. Craft beer tasting to benefit Feeder Canal Alliance. Cool Insuring Arena, Glens Falls. glensfallsbrewfest.org.

25 Evening Program: Abenaki author & storyteller Joseph Bruchac. 6:30pm. Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne. adirondackfolkschool.org.

May

4 I Love My Park Day. Volunteer event for NYS parks. Various locations. ptny.org.

June

8 National Learn to Row Day. 9:30am-12pm. All welcome. Albany Rowing Center boathouse/launch, Albany. albanyrowingcenter.org.

8 Catskills Great Outdoor Expo. 10am-4pm. Catskill Visitor Center, Arkville. catskillcenter.org.

8 Get Outdoors & Get Together Day. Various DEC and State Park locations. dec.ny.gov.

8-9 Upstate NY Outdoor Expo. Sat: 9am-6pm, Sun: 9am-3pm. Leonard Gilbert Farm, Mohawk. upstatenyoutdoorexpo.com. 

17 Youth Rowing Summer Camps.

27 Evening Program: Melanie Sawyer from the History Channel’s Survival Series. 6:30-8:30pm. Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne. Info/tickets: adirondackfolkschool.org.

July

21-26 Make Waves Girls Empowerment Program Overnight Retreat. Paddleboarding, yoga, hiking. Fern Lake, AuSable Forks. makewavesretreat.org.

PADDLING & ROWING

Ongoing

M-F Albany Rowing Center: Youth Rowing Summer Camp. Starts 6/17. Ages: 12-18. ARC Boathouse/launch, Albany. Register: albanyrowingcenter.org.

April

18 Paddling Festival World Tour. 7pm. Benefits St. Lawrence Valley Paddlers. Canton. slvpaddlers.org.

20 Legends of Wells Bridge Race. 9M. 10am. Susquehanna River, Wells Bridge. nypra.org. 

21 Little River Ramble. 2M/6M. 12pm. Boat Launch, Little River, Canton. slvpaddlers.org.

May

3-5 62nd Canton Canoe Weekend. Rushton Tour, Races, Marathon canoe & kayak races. Grasse & Little Rivers, Canton. cantoncanoeweekend.org.

6 Albany Rowing Center: Adult Learn to Row. Program starts 5/6. ARC Boathouse/launch, Albany. Register: albanyrowingcenter.org.

11 ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race. 10.5M. 11am. Ampersand Bay to Riverfront Park, Saranac Lake. nypra.org.

11 Swift Canoe & Kayak Demo Day. Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters, Saranac Lake. adirondackoutfitters.com.

24-26 General Clinton Canoe Regatta. 70M. Amateur, Pro, Rec races. Otsego Lake, Bainbridge. canoeregatta.org. 

June

1 Annual Demo Day & Sale. Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters, Saranac Lake. adirondackoutfitters.com.

1-30 Celebrate Paddling ADK. River clean ups, cardboard boat races, invitational, Adk Paddling Symposium, skills clinics, guided paddles, Saranac Lake Paddling Challenge. Saranac Lake. paddlingevents.com.

14-17 Adirondack Paddling Symposium. Canoe & kayak instruction, lectures, skills. All welcome. Saranac Lake. adkpaddlingsymposium.com. 

15 Old Erie Canal Boat Float & Bash. Five distances/starting locations to Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum. tourthetowpath.com.

20 Donald Patenaude Memorial Towpath Regatta. 4.5M loop. 5:30pm. Gateway Landing Park, Schenectady. nypra.org. 

21-23 Paddle the Canals: Mohawk River Expedition. 3-day, 2-night, guided trip. 40M. Sold Out. Meals, camping, interpretive sessions. Fri: Canajoharie to Schoharie Crossing; Sat: Schoharie Crossing to Mabee Farm; Sun: Mabee Farm to Schenectady. Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. eriecanalway.org.

22 Tupper Lake 8-Miler. 11am. Boat Launch, Tupper Lake. 8miler.com.

29 Armond Bassett Canoe & Kayak Race. C1 Pro 3M: 9:30am. 10M Marathon/Rec Race: 11am. South Macedon Fire & Rescue, Lock 30, Macedon. facebook.com.

July

5 Lake George Land Conservancy: Hike-A-Thon. Hike or paddle. Amy’s Park, Cat Mtn, McPhillips Park, Up Yonda Farm, Sembrich, Lake George. lakegeorgehikeathon.org.

13 49th Electric City Regatta. 10am. Marathon Race: 11M. Rec Race: 3M. Family Fun Race: 1M. Between Locks 9 & 10, Rotterdam Junction. nypra.org.

14 Barge Chaser Race. 10am. Marathon Race: 10M. Rec Race: 3M. Family Fun Race: 1M. Between Locks 8 & 9, Rotterdam Junction. nypra.org.

RUNNING & WALKING: ROAD & TRAIL

Ongoing

Mon ARE Spring Trail Run Series: 4/1-5/20. Various locations in Capital Region. albanyrunningexchange.org.

Mon Trail Run Series: April-July. 6pm. Location changes weekly in Saratoga County. saratogastryders.org.

April

13 43rd Salem April Fools’ Race. 10K: 9am. 1M Kids’ Run: 10am. 5K: 10:30am. Salem Central School, Salem. aprilfoolsrace.com.

13 Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon. 13.1M. 8:30am. Part of 29.3 Challenge. Wallace Town Park, Voorheesville to Jennings Landing, Albany. zippyreg.com.

13 RunVermont: Half Marathon Unplugged. 9am. Airport Park, Colchester to Switchback Brewing, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.

13 The Nighthawk Chase. 5K: 9:30am. Kids’ Run: 9am. Peru High School, Peru. runsignup.com.

13 Helderberg Sap Run 5K. 10am. Knox Town Hall, Knox. helderbergfco.com.

14 Delmar Dash 5M Race. 9am. Bethlehem Middle School, Delmar. hmrrc.com.

20 Glens Falls Rotary Community Wellness 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am. SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury. itsyourrace.com.

20 Grafton 15K Trail Race. 9am. Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton. ultrasignup.com.

20 Save Our Switchbacks Race. 7.5K. 9am. South Woods/Parkway, Utica. uticaroadrunners.org.

20 Big Climb. 9am. Capital Region stair climb for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Corning Tower, Albany. lls.org.

20 Wawayanda Trail Fest. Half Marathon, 50K & 50 M. Vernon Township, Highland Lakes, NJ. ultrasignup.com. 

21 Hero 5K Run/Walk for Autism. 9:30am. Superhero costumes encouraged. Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. asghr.org.

27 12th Bacon Hill Bonanza. 5K run/walk & 10K run. 10am. Kid’s 1M fun run: 9:30am. Bacon Hill Reformed Church, Schuylerville. baconhillbonanza.com. 

27 Peppertree Rescue’s Furry Fun Run 5K for People & Dogs. Warming Hut, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. peppertree.org.

27 42nd Bill Robinson 10K & Masters 10K Championship. 9am. Guilderland High School, Guilderland. hmrrc.com.

28 44th Doc Lopez Run for Health. Half-marathon & 5K trail run/walk. 13.1M: 9am, Keene to Elizabethtown. 5K: 10am, Elizabethtown. Benefits UVM Health Network-Elizabethtown Community Hospital. runsignup.com. 

28 AdironDuck 6K Trail Run/Walk or MTB Ride. 10am. Part of fun AdironDUCK Race & pancake breakfast. Oswegatchie Education Center, Croghan. adironduckrace.com.

28 Kiwanis Kingston Classic. 10K/5K/1.5M, 10am. Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston. kiwaniskingstonclassic.com. 

28 Real Simple Women’s Half Marathon. 13.1M. 8am. Central Park, New York. nyrr.org.

May

4 Joan Nicole Prince Home Community Walk & Run. 9-45am. Complete each lap around the pond for raffle tickets & gift baskets. Central Park, Schenectady. joannicoleprincehome.org.

4 Have a Drink on Me 5K. 10am. SingleCut Beersmiths, Clifton Park. greatamericanbreweryruns.com.

4 Schoharie 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Covered Bridge, Schoharie. scarylegrunners.com.

5 9th Tour de Force Charity Run. 13.1M, 10K, 5K, 1M. Plus, 50M/25M bike rides. Point Au Roche State Park, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com.

5 2nd Hudson Valley Marathon at Walkway Over the Hudson. 26.2M & 13.1M: 7am. 5K: 7:30am. 10K: 8am. 1M: 9:30am. Highland Trailhead, Highland. alpha.win.

5 Capital PRIDE 5K Rainbow Run. 9am. Jennings Landing, Albany. 518capitalpride.com. 

5 43rd Steve Zemianek Bennington Road Race. 3.8M & 10K. Park McCullough House, North Bennington, VT. bkvr.org.

5 Five After 5 Challenge & Kick-off. 5pm. 5K or 5M each day thru 6/20. Saranac Brewery, Utica. uticaroadrunners.org.

7 AdiRUNdack 5K Trail Race Series #1. 6pm. 20K challenge: do all four. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. adirondackrunners.org.

9 30th Albany County Bar 5K Run/Walk. 6pm. Corning Preserve, Albany. zippyreg.com. 

11 34th Prospect Mountain Road Race. 5.67M, 1,601 vertical feet. 9am. Prospect Mountain Highway, Lake George. adirondackrunners.org.

11 8th Summer Smith 5K Addiction Awareness Memorial Run/Walk. 10am. Memory ceremony: 9am. Kids’ fun run: 9:45am. Prizes, raffles, vendor fair, refreshments. Guilderland High School, Guilderland Center. summersmith5k.com.

11 17th CCRC 5K Run/Walk. 3pm. 1K Kids’ Run: 4pm. Family 2-person teams. Post-run BBQ with many prizes. Christ Community Reformed Church, Clifton Park. itsyyourrace.com.

11 Sunnyview in Motion 5K. Run, walk, roll. 9am. Central Park, Schenectady. sunnyviewinmotion.org.

11 Joe Manupella 5K Memorial Run. 9:30am. 1M walk: 9am. Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club, Troy. zippyreg.com.

11 Towpath Trail Run 10K & 5K. 9am. Bridge Street, St. Johnsville. runsignup.com.

11 Miner Legacy Runs 5K & 10K. 9am. Miner Farm Road, Chazy. runsignup.com. 

11 2nd Fiddler’s Bridge Half-Marathon & 5K. 8:30am. Clinton Town Hall, Rhinebeck. adventuresignup.com.

12 12th Mother-Lovin’ 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Benefits Kelly’s Angels. Orenda Pavilion, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. kellysangelsinc.org.

12 Vermont Sun Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com. 

12 Mother’s Day Run for Mimosas. 9am. Indian Ladder Farms, Altamont. indianladderfarms.com.

14 AdiRUNdack 5K Trail Race Series #2. 6pm. 20K challenge: do them all. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. adirondackrunners.org.

16 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge. 3.5M run/walk. 6:25pm. Register teams by 5/1. Volunteers welcome. Empire State Plaza, Albany. cdphpwtc.com. 

18 Malta Mile Road Race. 10am. Followed by parade. Malta Community Center, Malta. Roundabout Runners Club. runsignup.com.

18 Girls on the Run: 5K Celebration. 10am. All welcome! HVCC Stadium, Troy. gotrcr.org.

18 Randy’s Run & Murphy’s Mile. 5K: 9am. 1M: 8:30am. Lake George Elementary School, Lake George. facebook.com.

18 Brooklyn Half Marathon. 13.1M. 7am. Brooklyn. nyrr.org.

19 Team Billy: Walk & Ride for Research. 3M walk & 50/25/10M bike rides. 8:30am. Lunch included. High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs. teambilly.org.

19 Erie Canal Races: 10M, 10M Relay & 5K. Whitesboro High School, Marcy. boilermaker.com. 

19 Thom Trail Runs. 8.5M, 17M, & 26.2M. 7am. Hammond Hill State Forest, Dryden. fingerlakesrunners.org.

21 AdiRUNdack 5K Trail Race Series #3. 6pm. 20K challenge: Do them all. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. adirondackrunners.org.

25 47th Voorheesville Memorial Day Races. 15K run: 12:20pm. 3.25K run/fun walk: 12:30pm. Post race: hot dog/beer. Reilly & Son, Voorheesville. vrcclub.org. 

25 Patch Sprint. Run, hike, climb, repeat. Camp Pok-O-MacCready, Willsboro. patchsprint.com.

25 Highland Forest 1-2-3 Trail Run. 10M/20M/30M. Highland Forest, Fabius. runsignup.com.

26 Memorial 5K & Duathlon. 5K run/walk: 8:20am. Duathlon: 8am. Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Springs. thememorialduathlon5k.com.

26 4th Miles on the Mohawk 10M. 8:30am. Mabee Farm, Rotterdam Junction to Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. Albany Running Exchange. zippyreg.com. 

26 RunVermont: Vermont City Marathon & Relay. 26.2M. 8am. Solo, 2- & 3-5 person teams. Battery Park, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.

28 AdiRUNdack 5K Trail Race Series #4. 6pm. 20K challenge: Do them all. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. adirondackrunners.org.

June

1 46th Delightful Run for Women 5K (formerly Freihofer’s). 5K run/walk: 9am. Also: Capital Kids’ 3K & Kids Runs. Save $5 w/code: ADK24. Sponsored by Sara Lee Delightful bread. East Capitol Park, Albany. runsignup.com.

1 27th Charlton Heritage 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Old Red School House, Charlton. charlton5k.org.

1 10th Race the Lake. 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K & 5K. Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. itsyourrace.com.

1 Whiteface Uphill Foot Race & Bike Race. 5:30pm. 8M, 3500’ climb. Adirondack Chocolates to summit of Whiteface Memorial Highway, Wilmington. whitefacerace.com.

1 St B’s Black Fly 5K Run/Walk/Roll/Stroll. 11am. Dewey Mountain, Saranac Lake. runsignup.com.

1 Joseph McDonald/Bill Crusie Runs: 10K, 5K, Kids 1M. 8:30am. Mesier Park, Wappingers. mhrrc.org.

1 Beer Mountain Challenge. 2M/4M trail runs. 11am. Upward Brewing Company, Livingston Manor. runsignup.com.

2 Literacy 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Teams welcome. Youth Mile (14-under): 9:30am. Quarter Mile (9-under): 9:15am. Supports Literacy Volunteers in the Capital Region. Corning Preserve Boat Launch, Albany. zippyreg.com.

2 Capital Region Heart Walk & Run 5K. 5K Run: 8am. 5K Walk: 10:30am. An American Heart Association event. Harriman Campus, Albany. capitalregionheartwalk.org.

2 Cantina Kids Fun Run. 0.25M & 1M. 9am. Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. saratogahospitalfoundation.org.

8 24th Kinderhook OK-5K Race. 9am. OK 1 Run (kids 1M): 8am. DAYSI Dash (Differing Abilities Yet So Incredible): 8:30am. Village Square, Kinderhook. ok5krace.com. 

8 LifeSong Dash 5K. 10am. Halfmoon Town Park, Halfmoon. lifesonginc.org.

9 5the North Country Mission of Hope 5K Color Run. 1pm. Rulfs Orchard, Peru. runsignup.com.

9 Lake Placid Marathon & Half Marathon. 8am. Speedskating Oval, Lake Placid. lakeplacidmarathon.com.

12 Strides 4 STRIDE 5K & 2K. 5:30pm. Jennings Landing, Albany. stride.org.

13 15th Route 50 Mile. 6:50pm. Part of USATF Grand Prix Series. Leading off Flag Day parade. Benefits CAPTAIN Community Human Services. Gil’s Garage, Burnt Hills. captaincares.org.

15 10th Good Karma 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am. Kids’ Fun Run: 8:45am. Yoga Warmup: 9am. Indian street food, Bollywood music, henna. Benefits AIM for Seva for children’s education. Shenendehowa High School, Clifton Park. zippyreg.com.

15 Aloha 5K Run/Walk & 1M Fun Walk. 9am. Benefits Amanda’s House at Glens Falls Hospital. Dress in Hawaiian gear. Haviland Cove Park, Glens Falls. runsignup.com.

15 Run for the Ages 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am. Benefits Big Brothers, Big Sisters & GF Senior Center. Tackett Chiropractic, Queensbury. runsignup.com.

15 7th Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Runs. 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run: 9:30am. Preston Festival Field, Wilmington. adkwhiskeyrun.com.

15 Tri-City Valley Cats Father’s Day 5K. 9am. HVCC Stadium, Troy. hmrrc.com.

15 Ronald McDonald House 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Birthday Bash: 10am-1pm.  Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany. rmhcofalbany.org.

15 44th Swamp Rat Run. 5K/1M. 8:30am. Oneida Shores County Park, Brewerton. runsignup.com.

22 Adirondack 7-Mile Race to the Lakes. 8am. SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury to Battlefield Park, Lake George. adirondackrunners.org.

22 Bozenkill 4M Run & 2M Walk. 9am. Hilltown Triple Crown Race #1. Crupe Bozenkill Park, Altamont. facebook.com.

23 22nd Dodge the Deer 5K. 10am. Bully the Bear kids 200m: 9:15am. Chase the Chipmunk kids’ mile: 9:30am. Schodack Island State Park, Castleton. zippyreg.com.

29 Finger Lakes 50s Trail Races. 50M/50K/25M. 6:30am. Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector. fingerlakesrunners.org.

July

4 18th Firecracker 4: 4-Mile Road Race. 9am. USATF Adk GP Series. Team competition, Run Your Colors competition. Bands/musicians along the course. Kids’ Sparkler Run 0.2M: 8:15am. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. firecracker4.com.

13 Silks & Satins 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Jeff Clark Memorial Race. Fasig-Tipton Pavilion, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com.

August

3 Frickin’ Hot 50K. 7am. 5K to 50K charity run/walk/ruck. Loop the lake 1x or 10x. Save 12%: ADK24. Fire Hall, Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.

10 Lake Placid Trail Challenge. 50K: 7am. 13.1M: 9am. 10K: 11am. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com. 

October

13 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon. 26.2M: Schenectady to Albany. 13.1M: Latham to Albany. mohawkhudsonmarathon.com.