JANUARY to MARCH 2026

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ALPINE SKIING, RIDING & BACKCOUNTRY

Ongoing

Tue Snowboomers Club Guided Ski Instruction. 1/6-3/17. 9-11am. Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington. whiteface.com.

Sat Rippin’ & Sippin’ at Gore. Apres-ski fun, music, giveaways. Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.

January

11-12 Stifel FIS Freestyle Aerials World Cup. Olympic Jumping Complex, Lake Placid. olympicjumpingcomplex.com.

14-15 Women on Snow. 9am-3pm. Camaraderie-driven ski or Snowboard Camp. Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton, VT. stratton.com.

15 “Queen of the Catskills” Film Showing about Julie McGuire, by Jamie Kennard (November 2025 Athlete Profile). Hunter. kratedesign.com.

17 Gore On-Snow Demo Dy. 9am-3pm. Featuring Adk All-Season Outfitters & Parlor skis/boards. Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.

17 Willard Paint & Sip. 5:30-7:30pm. Willard Mountain, Greenwich. Register: willardmountain.com.

17 Kids Movie & Adults Karaoke Night. 6-9pm. Oak Mountain, Speculator. oakmountainski.com.

17-18 Whiteface Chevrolet Owner Appreciation Weekend. Whiteface, Wilmington. whiteface.com.

17-18 Skirack Winter Swap. Gear intake: 1/12-16. Accepting winter outerwear & hard goods. Skirack, Burlington, VT. skirack.com.

18 Blind Ski Event. Volunteers Needed. McCauley Mountain, Old Forge. mccauleyny.com.

21-25 Stowe Winter Rendezvous. Stowe’s 41st LGBTQ skiing/riding winter pride festival. Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe, VT. winterrendezvous.com.

24 Willard Cup Race. 1:30-4pm. Open to all skiers, easy course on 1/2 Colonel (no experience needed). $5 on race day w/two runs. Ages U8-U14. Willard Mountain, Greenwich. willardmountain.com.

24 “Queen of the Catskills” Film Showing about Julie McGuire, by Jamie Kennard (November 2025 Athlete Profile). North Adams, MA. kratedesign.com.

31 Whiteface Tour de Face: Uphill Ski & Snowboard Touring Race. 8am (Bear Den). On Wilmington Trail. Reg by 1/30 (100 limit). Prizes to top finishers. High Peaks Cyclery will have alpine touring demos: 9am-3pm. Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington. whiteface.com.

31 Snowfest. 2-6pm. Ski ticket special, bonfire, food/drink specials. West Mountain, Queensbury. westmountain.com.

February

7 1st Whiteface Strands Sesh. 11am-2pm. All girls hike park w/mission to learn & progress in park riding (boxes, tubes, rails) on Mixing Bowl for all levels. 

7 Trivia Night. 5:30-6:30pm. Themed trivia night. Willard Mountain, Greenwich. willardmountain.com.

13-14 4th Bolesky Bump-Off. Fri 3-9pm, Sat 1-8pm. USSA Eastern Qualifying Series sanctioned mogul circuit – under the lights! Willard Mountain, Greenwich. willardmountain.com.

14 Fire on the Mountain. Skiing until 9pm, tubing until 8pm, torchlight parade 9pm, music, food/drink. West Mountain, Queensbury. westmountain.com.

19 Willard Cup Race. 1:30-4pm. Open to all skiers, easy course on 1/2 Colonel. No experience needed. $5 race day. U8-U14. Willard Mountain, Greenwich. willardmountain.com.

21 Whiteface Slopestyle. 11am-1pm. Competition for skiers/riders on Bear Trail. Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington. whiteface.com. 

21 Trivia Night. 5:30-6:30pm. Themed trivia night. Willard Mountain, Greenwich. willardmountain.com.

27 Adirondack Winter Pride. Ski/ride, skate, party, pride. Venues, Lake Placid & Whiteface, Wilmington. lakeplacid.com. 

March

7 Cardboard Sled Race. Oak Mountain, Speculator. oakmountainski.com.

14 Oak Mountain Resort Slalom. Oak Mountain, Speculator. oakmountainski.com.

14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness, & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun.

21 Pond Skimming. Oak Mountain, Speculator. oakmountainski.com.

28 Slush Cup & Cardboard Sled Derby. Ski/ride, glide & splash. West Mountain, Queensbury. westmountain.com.

October

24-25 Upstate & Vermont Sports Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s alpine skiing/riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter sports, health, fitness & travel show! 175 exhibitors. 10,000 attendees. Sales, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun & vtsports.com.

BICYCLING: ROAD & OFF-ROAD

January

17 Gurney Lane Fat Bike Winter Rides & Races. Fat Bike Fun Group Ride: 12pm. 10M & 5M Fat Bike Races: 1pm. Also, Gurney Lane 5K Snowshoe Race: 10am. Dion Snowshoe Series (loaners available). Gurney Lane MTB Park, Queensbury. bikereg.com. runreg.com.

31 SnoFatShu Duathlon. 9am. 3M snowshoe, 14M fat bike, 3M snowshoe. CCC Camp, Winona Forest, Mannsville. bikereg.com.

February

6 USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon & Duathlon National Championships. 9:30am. Tri: 5K run, 8K bike, 10K ski. Du: 5K run, 10K ski. All ages & abilities welcome. Fat bike rentals available: High Peaks Cyclery. Part of Empire State Winter Games. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. empirestatewintergames.com/sports.

8 Winding Hills Fat Bike Race. 10M. 10am. Winding Hills Golf Club, Montgomery. bikereg.com.

March

7 4th Saranac Lake 3P. 9am. 13.4M, 5 sports, across 6 segments. Pole, pedal, pole, pedal, paddle, run. Solo & relay teams. After party. All ages/abilities welcome. Mt Pisgah, Saranac Lake. saranaclake3p.org.

7             iDidaFat Bike Event. Citizens 8M: 9:15am. 20K race: 9am. 40K endurance: 9am. CCC Camp at Winona Forest, Mannsville. bikereg.com.

7 SnowBall’s Chance Poker Ride & Walk. 6M/1M. Port Jervis. bikereg.com. 

14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness, & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

May

1-31 ADK Unite. Virtual ride, run, walk, hike to benefit Adirondack Regional Food Pantries. bikeadirondacks.com.

17 Farmer’s Daughter & Granddaughter Gravel Grinder. 65M & 43M scenic & challenging supported rides. 9am. Supports CBRC. Columbia County Fairgrounds, Chatham. bikereg.com.

June

20 Adirondack Rail Trail Community Day. Scavenger hunt, service (10am-2pm) projects, bike rides & after party. Benefits ARTA. Adirondack Rail Trail, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake & Tupper Lake. bikereg.com. 

26-28 Adirondack Spring Women’s Weekend. 20-30M supported rides. Meals, lodging, entertainment. Benefits Pendragon Theater. VOCO Saranac Lake, Saranac Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.

July

11-12 Ride for the River. Sat, 3pm: Tailgater 20M casual small group ride. Sun: 40M & 20M rides w/BBQ, music. Benefits Ausable Freshwater Center. Wilmington. bikeadirondacks.com.

25-8/1 Empire State Ride to End Cancer. Seven days, 500M cycling adventure that raises funds to fuel cancer research at Roswell Park. Staten Island to Niagara Falls. empirestateride.com.

31-8/2 Weekender at Paul Smith’s College. 20-40M per day. Supported rides w/Adk Rail Trail, meals, lodging, activities, relax. Groups welcome. Benefits ARTA. Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smiths. bikeadirondacks.com.

August

9-12 Great Camp Sagamore Experience. 20-25M supported road or gravel rides. Meals, lodging, history. Benefits GCS Public Trust. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.

22 Pat Stratton Ride. 100M: 8am. 50M: 10:30am. 25M w/Adk Rail Trail: 11:30am. Supported rides, BBQ & pies. Benefits SL Kiwanis Club youth programs. Mt Pisgah, Saranac Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.

September

5 8th Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival. Group rides for all, camping, music, food, beer. Benefits BETA. Wilmington. wilmingtonmtbfestival.com.

6-9 Great Camp Sagamore Experience. 20-25M supported road or gravel rides. Meals, lodging, history. Benefits GCS Public Trust. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.

12-13 Handlebarley Gravel Weekend. Sat. 9am (main event): 43M supported road/gravel ride. Post-ride pizza, beer, music. Sun, 10am: 20M ride to Elk Lake Lodge. Benefits Penfield Museum. Paradox Brewery, North Hudson. bikeadirondacks.com.

26 Bike the Barns. 9am. 25-30M supported rides visiting local farms, food/drink, music. Benefits ANCA. Location TBD. bikeadirondacks.com.

October

9-11 Adirondack Fall Women’s Weekend. 15-30M supported rides. Meals, lodging, more. Benefits Schroon Lake Assn. Lodge at Schroon Lake, Schroon Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING & NORDIC SPORTS

Ongoing

Mo-Tu Maple Ski Ridge: Nordic Nights. 3-7pm. Open to all ages of cross-country skiers on manmade and natural snow. No lift service. Only $10. Maple Ski Ridge, Schenectady. mapleskiridge.com.

Tue Shenendehowa Nordic Club: Bill Koch Youth Ski League. 4pm. 11/4-3/31. Practice, with or without snow, open to all SNC member families in the Capital-Saratoga Region. Garnsey Park, Clifton Park. facebook.com/shennordic.

Wed Gore Mountain Citizens’ Races. 1/7-2/25. 6pm. XC skiing & snowshoeing. Gore Ski Bowl, North Creek. goremountain.com.

Thu Snowboomers Guided XC Skiing w/Instructor. 12/11-3/12. Ages 50+; Free for season pass holders. Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.

Sat Wee Ski. Ages 3-6. 11 weeks: 12/13-2/21. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. orda.org.

Sat Pathfinders. Ages 7-12. 12 weeks: 12/13-2/28. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. orda.org.

January

10 Adk Tour de Ski: Race Series #3. Adults/juniors welcome. Dewey Mountain Recreation Center, Saranac Lake. adktourdeski.com.

14 Woodcraft Twilight Classic Series. 4K/2K. 5:30pm. Adirondack Woodcraft Camp, Old Forge. skireg.com.

17-18 Glenville Hills-ADK Vauhti Games 10K Pursuit. 10K. 11am. Glenville Hills, Schenectady. skireg.com.

17-18 Bill Koch Youth Ski League Festival. Hosted by Rochester XC Ski Federation. Rochester. skireg.com.

17-18 Mid-Atlantic Winter Fest. Races, games, activities. Bristol Nordic Center, Canandaigua. skireg.com. 

17-18    Camp Santanoni Winter Weekend. 10M round-trip XC ski or snowshoe. Visit main lodge, view displays, take tours. Free. Gate Lodge Complex to Historic Camp Santanoni, Newcomb. dec.ny.gov.

22 Thursday Night Winter Racing in Cole’s Woods. 6pm. 1/22-2/12. Cross-country skiing (skate/classic) & snowshoeing. A free event; all skill levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. Info/updates: friendsofcoleswoods.org/events.

24-25 Saratoga Biathlon. Saratoga Biathlon Center, Hadley. skireg.com.

24 Lapland Lake: Ladies Ski Clinic. Skate. Beginner & intermediate level. 9:30am-2:30pm. Sign up early, sells out. Lapland Lake Nordic Ski Center, Northville. laplandlake.com.

25 Lake Placid Loppet. 50K & 25K Classic: 9am. 50K & 25K Freestyle: 10am. 13K Challenge: 11:30am. 2K & 7.5K Challenge. All ages, abilities welcome. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.

25 Lapland Lake: Ski Orienteering. 11am-1pm. Combine your skiing & map reading skills to navigate a mapped course and find the control markers as quickly as possible. Individually timed, start anytime between 11am-1pm. Multiple courses of varying difficulty are available. Register onsite. Sponsored by Empire Orienteering Club. Lapland Lake XC Ski & Vacation Center, Northville. laplandlake.com.

25 Stratton Terrain Challenge. 10am. XC ski race with “terrain” jumps & bumps features! For youth and adults. 6K, 3K, 2K, 1K, 0.5K. NENSA event. Stratton Nordic Center, VT. skireg.com.

25 Sunday Funday: S’mores Ski. 11am-2pm. Ski out to a fire pit on Russel Knoll for s’mores. Von Trapp Resort, Stowe, VT. vontrappresort.com.

29 Thursday Night Winter Racing in Cole’s Woods. 6pm. 1/22-2/12. Cross-country skiing (skate/classic) & snowshoeing. A free event; all skill levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. Info/updates: friendsofcoleswoods.org/events.

31 Adk Tour de Ski: Race Series #4. Adults/juniors welcome. James Frenette Sr Recreation Trails, Tupper Lake. adktourdeski.com.

31 Mt Van Ho: Full Moon Party. Guided group skiing, bonfires, après ski party w/live music in the lodge. Also: 2/28, 3/28. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.

February

1 Glenville Hills Kort Loppet. 24K, 12K, 7K Skate. Glenville Hills, Schenectady. skireg.com.

5 Thursday Night Winter Racing in Cole’s Woods. 6pm. 1/22-2/12. Cross-country skiing (skate/classic) & snowshoeing. A free event; all skill levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. Info/updates: friendsofcoleswoods.org/events.

6 USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon & Duathlon National Championships. 9:30am. Tri: 5K run, 8K bike, 10K ski. Du: 5K run, 10K ski. All ages & abilities welcome. Fat bike rentals available: High Peaks Cyclery. Part of Empire State Winter Games. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. empirestatewintergames.com/sports.

7 Lapland Lake: Ladies Ski Clinic. Classic. Beginner & intermediate level. 9:30am-2:30pm. Sign up early, sells out. Lapland Lake XC Ski Center, Northville. laplandlake.com.

7          44th Winona Forest Tourathon. Classical XC ski marathon. 12.5/25/50K. 9:30am. CCC Camp, Winona Forest, Mannsville. skireg.com.

12 Thursday Night Winter Racing in Cole’s Woods. 6pm. 1/22-2/12. Cross-country skiing (skate/classic) & snowshoeing. A free event; all skill levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. Info/updates: friendsofcoleswoods.org/events.

14-15    Camp Santanoni Winter Weekend. 10M round-trip XC ski or snowshoe. Visit main lodge, view displays, take tours. Free. Gate Lodge Complex to Historic Camp Santanoni, Newcomb. dec.ny.gov.

21 Adk Tour de Ski: Race Series #5. Adults/juniors welcome. Garnet Hill Lodge & Nordic Center, North River. adktourdeski.com.

22 Stowe Derby Nordic Ski Race. 20K: Mt. Mansfield Toll Road to Village of Stowe, VT. 6K: Stowe Recreation Path to Long Course. mmsca.org.

27-3/1 NENSA Bill Koch Festival. Jackson, NH. skireg.com.

26-3/1 International Biathlon Union Cup. Also, 3/3-7. World-class biathletes. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com. 

27 Adirondack Winter Pride. Ski/ride, skate, party, pride. Venues, Lake Placid & Whiteface, Wilmington. lakeplacid.com. 

28 Mt Van Ho: Full Moon Party. Guided group skiing, bonfires, après ski party w/live music in the lodge. Also: 3/28. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.

28 Tupper Lake Brewski. 1.5M XC ski or snowshoe and brewery stops. 12-4pm. James Frenette Recreational Trails, Tupper Lake. tupperlake.com.

March

6-8 NENSA Eastern HS Championship Races. Ski Bowl, Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.

7 4th Saranac Lake 3P. 9am. 13.4M, 5 sports, across 6 segments. Pole, pedal, pole, pedal, paddle, run. Solo & relay teams. After party. All ages/abilities welcome. Mt Pisgah, Saranac Lake. saranaclake3p.org.

14 Adk Tour de Ski: Race Series #6. Adults/juniors welcome. Paul Smith’s College VIC, Paul Smiths. adktourdeski.com.

14 NYS NYSSRA Nordic Championships. Paul Smith’s College VIC, Paul Smiths. skireg.com.

14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness, & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

14-15    Camp Santanoni Winter Weekend. 10M round-trip XC ski or snowshoe. Visit main lodge, view displays, take tours. Free. Gate Lodge Complex to Historic Camp Santanoni, Newcomb. dec.ny.gov.

14-15 NYS Biathlon Championships. Saratoga Biathlon, Hadley. skireg.com.

20-22 Stifel Lake Placid Finals: Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup. Fri: 10K interval start classic. Sat: Sprint freestyle. Sun: 20K mass start freestyle. Top US & international Nordic skiers, Olympic & world champions. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. Tickets: mtvanhoevenberg.com.

28 Mt Van Ho: Full Moon Party. Guided group skiing, bonfires, après ski party w/live music in the lodge. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.

October

24-25 Upstate & Vermont Sports Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. The Northeast’s alpine skiing/riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter sports, health, fitness & travel show! 175 exhibitors. 10,000 attendees. Sales, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun & vtsports.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.

March

14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness, & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

HIKING, CLIMBING & EDUCATION

January

14 Winter High Peaks Guided Hike: Phelps. 8am-5pm. ADK Heart Lake, Lake Placid. adk.org.

17 Map & Compass Fundamentals. 9am-3pm. ADK Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org. 

17 Beginner Winter Tree Identification (Ages 16+). 1-3pm. Adirondak Loj Dining Room, Lake Placid. adk.org.

17-18    Camp Santanoni Winter Weekend. 10M round-trip XC ski or snowshoe. Visit main lodge, view displays, take tours. Free. Gate Lodge Complex to Historic Camp Santanoni, Newcomb. Info: dec.ny.gov.

18 Hurricane Mountain Guided Hike. 8am-5pm. Hurricane Trailhead, Keene. adk.org.

21 Winter High Peaks Guided Hike: Sawteeth. 7:30am-5pm. St. Hubert’s Parking Area, Keene Valley. adk.org.

21 Nighttime Winter Hike. 6-8pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

24 Outdoor Leadership 101. 9am-3pm. Adirondack Mountain Club, Lake Placid. adk.org.

24 Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop. 9am-5pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

25 Winter Hike: Mt. Jo. 8am-1pm. Heart Lake Program Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.

28 Winter High Peaks: Sawteeth Mountain. 7:30am-5pm. St. Hubert’s Hiker Parking Area, Keene Valley. adk.org.

30-2/1  Banff Center Mountain Festival World Tour. 7pm. Join ADK Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter for different films each night. Wood Theater, Glens Falls. adk-gfs.org.

February

3 Winter High Peaks Guided Hike: Esther. 8am-5pm. Adirondack Chocolates, Wilmington. adk.org.

7 Outdoor Leadership 101. 9am-4pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

8 Backcountry Snowshoeing for Beginners. 9am-3pm. ADK Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

9 Winter High Peak Guided Hike: Sawteeth. 7:30am-5pm. St. Hubert’s Hiker Parking Area, Keene Valley. adk.org.

13 Winter High Peaks: Tabletop. 7:30am-4:30pm. Heart Lake Program Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.

14 Winter Survival. 9am-3pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

14-15    Camp Santanoni Winter Weekend. 10M round-trip XC ski or snowshoe. Visit main lodge, view displays, take tours. Free. Gate Lodge Complex to Historic Camp Santanoni, Newcomb. dec.ny.gov.

16 Hurricane Mountain Winter Hike. 7:30am-4:30pm. Hurricane Mountain Trailhead, Keene. adk.org.

21 Map & Compass Fundamentals. 9am-3pm. ADK Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org. 

22 Winter High Peaks: Tabletop. 7:30am-4:30pm. Heart Lake Program Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.

24 Winter High Peaks: Phelps Mountain. 7:30am-4:30pm. Heart Lake Program Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.

27 Winter High Peaks Guided Hike: Esther. 8am-5pm. Adirondack Chocolates, Wilmington. adk.org.

March

3 Winter Hike: Hurricane Mountain. 7:30am-4:30pm. Hurricane Mountain Trailhead, Keene. adk.org.

14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness, & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

14-15    Camp Santanoni Winter Weekend. 10M round-trip XC ski or snowshoe. Visit main lodge, view displays, take tours. Free. Gate Lodge Complex to Historic Camp Santanoni, Newcomb. dec.ny.gov.

ICE, SPEED & NORDIC SKATING

Ongoing

Daily Public Skating. Hours vary. Olympic Speed Skating Oval, Lake Placid. lakeplacidolympiccenter.com.

January

17-18 Adirondack & Empire States All-Around Long Track Speed Skating Championships. Olympic Speed Skating Oval, Lake Placid. usspeedskating.com.

February

7-8 Empire State Games & Heartland Short Track Speed Skating Championships. Olympic Center, Lake Placid. usspeedskating.org.

27 Adirondack Winter Pride. Ski/ride, skate, party, pride. Venues, Lake Placid & Whiteface, Wilmington. lakeplacid.com. 

March

7 Mid-Atlantic Short Track Championships. The Rinks, Shelton, CT. ctspeedskating.com.

MULTISPORT & SWIMMING

Ongoing

Daily Goldfish Swim School. Lessons for kids: 4mos to 12yrs. Free trial lessons. Colonie & Clifton Park. goldfishswimschool.com.

January

31          SnoFatShu Winter Duathlon. 9am. 3M snowshoe, 14M fat bike, 3M snowshoe. Solo & 2 person teams. Plus, 3M snowshoe run. CCC Camp at Winona Forest, Mannsville. bikereg.com.

February

6 USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon & Duathlon National Championships. 9:30am. Tri: 5K run, 8K bike, 10K ski. Du: 5K run, 10K ski. All ages & abilities welcome. Fat bike rentals available: High Peaks Cyclery. Part of Empire State Winter Games. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. empirestatewintergames.com/sports.

8 CDYMCA Indoor Triathlon Series #2: Greenbush. 7:30am. 15min swim, 25min bike, 20min run. Open to all. Greenbush Area YMCA, East Greenbush. cdymca.org.

March

7 4th Saranac Lake 3P. 9am. 13.4M, 5 sports, across 6 segments. Pole, pedal, pole, pedal, paddle, run. Solo & relay teams. After party. All ages/abilities welcome. Mt Pisgah, Saranac Lake. saranaclake3p.org.

14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness, & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

22 CDYMCA Indoor Triathlon Series #3: Glenville. 7:30am. 15min swim, 25min bike, 20min run. Open to all. Glenville YMCA, Glenville. cdymca.org.

PADDLING & ROWING

Ongoing

Thu Winter Pool Sessions. 6pm. 1/22-3/26. ADK Albany-Schenectady Chapter & ADK Whitewater Paddlers. 4everbods Fitness, Delanson. albany.adk.org.

March

14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness, & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

April

Thu Spring Pool Sessions. ADK Albany-Schenectady Chapter & ADK Whitewater Paddlers. Family YMCA, Glens Falls. albany.adk.org.

RECREATION & OTHER EVENTS

January

17 41st Winter Festival. 11:30am-3pm. Snowshoeing, kicksledding, snow bowling, snowmobile rides, food vendors. Polar Plunge, 11:30am, pre-reg: zippyreg.com. Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton. Event info: parks.ny.gov.

17-18 USA Luge Challenge. 10am. Try luge w/USA Luge. Instruction provided. Ages 9+. Free. Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.

31 Ice Fishing Contest. 5:30am-2:30pm. Prizes, gift cards, raffles and non-perishable food pantry collection. Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton. parksny.gov.

31 Great Camp Sagamore: Snow Days. 11am-4pm. XC skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, campfire, snow croquet, more. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. sagamore.org.

February

5-8 46th Empire State Winter Games. Largest Olympic-style multisport winter sporting event in the Northeast. All ages, all abilities. Lake Placid Area. empirestatewintergames.com.

5-22 Winter Olympic Celebrations. Celebrate the Milano Cortina Games with community & visitor events at all venues. Lake Placid. lakeplacidlegacysites.com.

7-8 FIS NorAm Cup: Aerials. Watch North America’s next generation of aerials athletes. Free. Olympic Jumping Complex, Lake Placid. olympicjumpingcomplex.com.

15 Celebrate Snow Rice Creek Winter Festival. 11am-2pm. Snowshoeing, arts & crafts, animal tracking, snow and ice science. Oswego. visitoswegocounty.com.

16 Learn to Build Snow Shelters. 1-3pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

20-21    Adirondack Ice Bowl. Pond hockey tournament of Fourth Lake. Eagle Bay Village, Eagle Bay. adkicebowl.com.

27-3/1 2nd Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend. Ski, skating, party, pride. All venues, Lake Placid. lakeplacid.com.

28 24th Fire & Lights: Inlet’s Winter Carnival. Snowshoeing, groomed XC skiing, ice skating – all free. Pond hockey tournament, cardboard sled race, kites, ice sculptures, bonfire, fireworks, food/drink. Fern & Arrowhead parks, Inlet. frozenfireandlights.com.

28 Great Camp Sagamore: Snow Days. 11am-4pm. XC skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, campfire, snow croquet, more. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. sagamore.org.

March

14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness, & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

21 Glens Falls Brewfest. Benefits Feeder Canal Alliance. Queensbury Hotel, Glens Falls. feedercanal.org.

26-29 Great Upstate Boat Show. 60+ boat brands, 175 boats on display. Afrim’s Sports, Queensbury. greatupstateboatshow.com.

RUNNING & WALKING: ROAD/TRAIL/SNOWSHOE

Ongoing

Mon iRun Local: Group Run. 5:30pm. iRun Local, Saratoga Springs. irunlocal.com.

Tu/Th Roundabout Runners: Morning Runs. 5:15am. Twisted Bagel, Malta. roundaboutrunnersclub.com.

Wed Saratoga Stryders Night Run: Nov-March. 6pm. Walt & Whitman Brewing, Saratoga Springs. saratogastryders.org.

Wed Gore Mountain Citizens’ Races. 1/7-2/25. 6pm. Snowshoeing & XC skiing. Gore Ski Bowl, North Creek. goremountain.com.

Wed Everyone Can Run Beginners Program: 2/4-3/11. 5:30-6:30pm. Indoor Track, Jewish Community Center, Dewitt. syracusechargers.org.

Thu iRun Local: Group Run. 6am. iRun Local, Saratoga Springs. irunlocal.com.

Sat Roundabout Runners: Morning Runs. 7am. Ugly Rooster, Malta. roundaboutrunnersclub.com.

January

11 HMRRC Winter Series #3: 3.5M, 10K, 25K. 10am. All welcome. Phys Ed Building, UAlbany. hmrrc.com.

16-2/28 Delightful Run for Women’s FitHer Forward Challenge. Stay motivated this winter with this virtual community. January-February, anywhere, only $25. Get health & fitness challenges, custom journal to trail your monthly goal, private Facebook group. Supports the Shero program to allow anyone to participate in the Delightful Run for Women (5/30). Register: runsignup.com.

16-17 Snow Devil Snowshoe Ultra. Sat: 100M, 100K. Sun: 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K. Riverside Farm, Pittsfield, VT. spartan.com.

17 Gurney Lane 5K Snowshoe Race. 10am. Dion Snowshoe Series (loaners available). Walkers/hikers welcome. Also, Fat Bike Fun Group Ride (12pm) & 10M/5M Fat Bike Races (1pm). Gurney Lane MTB Park, Queensbury. runreg.com. bikereg.com.

17 Hartshorne Masters Mile. 9am. Barton Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca. fingerlakesrunners.org.

18 Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe 5K & 10K Snowshoe Races. 10am. Dion Snowshoe Series. Reg by 12/31, online only. New Land Trust, Town of Saranac. cockadoodleshoe.com.

18 Freezy Cheeks 5K Winter Series #1: First Frost. Open start: 11am-12pm. Includes a beverage. Black Flannel Brewing, Essex Junction, VT. runvermont.org.

18 Winter Chill 5K #3. 11am. Cass Park, Ithaca. fingerlakesrunners.org.

22 Thursday Night Winter Racing in Cole’s Woods. 6pm. 1/22-2/12. Snowshoeing & cross-country skiing (skate/classic). A free event; all skill levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. Info/updates: friendsofcoleswoods.org/events.

24 Stone Bridge Caveman 6K Snowshoe Race. 10am. Dion Snowshoe Series. Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, Pottersville. stonebridgeandcaves.com.

25 HMRRC Winter Series #4: 3.5M, 15K, 30K. 10am. All welcome. Phys Ed Building, UAlbany. hmrrc.com.

25 Brookhaven Snowshoe Race. 5K race & 2.5K race/walk. 10am. Brookhaven Winter Park, Greenfield Center. runreg.com.

25 Stone Wall Snowshoe Race. 5K & 10K run/walk. 10:30AM. Winona Forest, Mannsville. runreg.com.

25 Deborah Schwartz Winter Run. 5M. 10am. Lagrange Town Hall, Lagrangeville. runsignup.com. 

25 Winter Chill 5K #4. 11am. Cass Park, Ithaca. fingerlakesrunners.org.

27        DAR Snowshoe Scramble. Tentative. 10K or 5K. Dion Snowshoe Series. DAR State Forest, Goshen, MA. runreg.com. 

29 Thursday Night Winter Racing in Cole’s Woods. 6pm. 1/22-2/12. Snowshoeing & cross-country skiing (skate/classic). A free event; all skill levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. Info/updates: friendsofcoleswoods.org/events.

February

1 27th Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Race. 11am. Dion Snowshoe Series (loaners available). Walkers/hikers welcome. Admin Building, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. saratogastryders.org.

1 Beer & Chili Runs. 10K/5K. Newport. kkickers.com.

1 Syracuse/Polar Bear Biathlon Challenge Pursuit. 7.5K. 1pm. Osceola Road, Camden. skireg.com.

5 Thursday Night Winter Racing in Cole’s Woods. 6pm. 1/22-2/12. Snowshoeing & cross-country skiing (skate/classic). A free event; all skill levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. Info/updates: friendsofcoleswoods.org/events.

6 USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon & Duathlon National Championships. 9:30am. Tri: 5K run, 8K bike, 10K ski. Du: 5K run, 10K ski. All ages & abilities welcome. Fat bike rentals available: High Peaks Cyclery. Part of Empire State Winter Games. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. empirestatewintergames.com/sports.

7 22nd Camp Saratoga 8K Snowshoe Race. 10:30am. Dion Snowshoe Series (loaners available). Walkers/hikers welcome. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, Gansevoort. saratogastryders.org. 

7 Super Frosty Loomis Snowshoe Races. 5K & 10K. 10am. Hammond Hill Road, Dryden. fingerlakesrunners.org. 

7 Millstone Madness Snowshoe Race. 10am. 3M trail run on Millstone Trails. Barre Town Forest, Websterville, VT. cvrunners.org.

8 HMRRC Winter Series #5: 3.5M, 10M, 20M. 10am. All welcome. Phys Ed Building, UAlbany. hmrrc.com.

8 Freezy Cheeks 5K Winter Series #2: Second Squall. Open start: 11am-12pm. Includes a beverage. Zero Gravity Brewery, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.

9 Super Couch Potato 5K. Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool. syracusetrackclub.org.

12 Thursday Night Winter Racing in Cole’s Woods. 6pm. 1/22-2/12. Snowshoeing & cross-country skiing (skate/classic). A free event; all skill levels welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. Info/updates: friendsofcoleswoods.org/events.

14 Cupid’s Chase 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool. runsignup.com.

15 Lake Effect Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon. 9:30am. Lewis Park, Minoa. lakeeffecthalfmarathon.com.

21 Vershare Snowshoe-a-thon. 3M, 1M, .25M loops. Vershare, VT. vershare.org.

28 Frigus Fest Snowshoe Race. 4.7M & 15K races, 1M Kids’ race. 8am. Music, food, bonfire. Moreau Lake State Park, Gansevoort. endurancesociety.org.

March

7 6th Electric City 10K. 9:30am. Race #1 of AREEP 29.3 Challenge. Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. areep.com. 

7 4th Saranac Lake 3P. 9am. 13.4M, 5 sports, across 6 segments. Pole, pedal, pole, pedal, paddle, run. Solo & relay teams. After party. All ages/abilities welcome. Mt Pisgah, Saranac Lake. saranaclake3p.org.

8 Ed Erichson Memorial Races. 5M/10M. Lagrange Town Hall, Lagrangeville. runsignup.com.

14 Runnin’ of the Green 5K. 10am. Schalmont High School, Rotterdam. hmrrc.com.

14 Garnet Hill 5K Snowshoe Race. 10am. Dion Snowshoe Series. Garnet Hill Lodge, North River. runreg.com.

14 Shamrock Shuffle 5K. 11am. Valcour Brewing Co, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com. 

14 Heritage Family’s Shiver Me Shamrocks 5K Run/Walk. 1pm. Also: Free Leprechaun Leap Fun Run. Paramount Theater, Rutland, VT. hfcuvt.com. 

14-15 20th Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Sat: 10-5. Sun: 10-4. The Northeast’s running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, skiing, health, fitness & travel show! 200 exhibitors: outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness, & travel destinations. 12,000 attendees. Sales, activities, demos, prizes, food/drink, more. Free. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

15 Freezy Cheeks 5K Winter Series #3: Third Berg. Open start: 11am-12pm. Post-race beverage. Switchback Brewing, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.

15 St. Patrick’s Day Mad Mile. 9:45am. Clinton Place at Genesee Street, Utica. runsignup.com. 

23 Delightful Run for Women: Training Challenge. Walk or run, cross the line with a smile. Program: 3/23-5/30. 10-week training only $55 with up to three weekly workouts: race course preview, support from mentors, education, private race day tent, performance shirt. All ages & abilities welcome. Capital-Saratoga Region locations. Register: runsignup.com.

23 Syracuse Half Marathon. 13.1M. 7:30am. OnCenter, Syracuse. syracusehalf.com

28 16th Run 4 Your Life 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Supports Firefighter Cancer Awareness. Post-race chowder. Central Park, Schenectady. neverfightalone.org.

28 Ice Breaker Challenge 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Kids’ Run: 9:30am. Benefits Albany Rowing Center. Corning Preserve Boat Launch, Albany. runsignup.com.

28 45th GMAA Sap Run 10K. 10am. Westford Elementary School, Westford, VT. gmaa.run.

29 43rd Skunk Cabbage Classic Races. 10K/13.1M. 9am. Barton Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca. fingerlakesrunners.org.

April

11 8th Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon. 8:30am. Race #2 of AREEP 29.3 Challenge. Wallace Park, Slingerlands to Jennings Landing, Albany. areep.com.

11 RunVermont Half Marathon Unplugged. 9am & 11am start times. Half marathon & Relay. No frills, no hills. Airport Park, Colchester, VT to Switchback Brewing, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.

May

24 6th Miles on the Mohawk 10M. 8:30am. Race #3 of AREEP 29.3 Challenge. Mabee Farm, Rotterdam Junction to Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. areep.com.

24 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay. 7:15am. Full, half, or 2-person or 3-5 person relay. Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.

30 48th Delightful Run for Women. 5K run/walk. 9am. Capital Kids 3K Race, Kids Runs & new Men’s Virtual 5K. East Capitol Park, Albany. runsignup.com.

July

4 20th Firecracker 4 Road Race. 9am. Kids Sparkler 0.2M Run: 8:15am. Walkers welcome. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. fc4events.com.

11 Silks & Satins 5K Run/Walk. 8am. Jeff Clark memorial race. Fasig-Tipton Pavilion, Saratoga Springs. fc4events.com.

September

20 1st iRun Saratoga Half Marathon. Run thru landmarks, historic/cultural sites & green trails. Downtown, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com. 

October

11 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon. Registration opens 2/2. 26.2: Schenectady to Albany. 13.1M: Colonie to Albany. mohawkhudsonmarathon.com.

November

7 14th Saratoga County Revolutionary Run for Veterans. 10am. Also: Kids Fun Run. Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville. fc4events.com.

8 MVP Health Care Stockade-athon 15K. Run thru historic Stockade, Central Park & Vale Cemetery. Downtown, Schenectady. stockadeathon.com.