Calendar of Events
FEBRUARY to APRIL 2026
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ALPINE SKIING, RIDING & BACKCOUNTRY
February
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.
20 Stockli Ski Demo Day at West. 9am-3pm. Hosted by Alpine Sport Shop of Saratoga Springs. Skiers must have a lift ticket & be 18 to participate. No charge to test 2026-27 Stockli skis, so get out there and test the best. West Mountain, Queensbury. alpinesportshop.com.
21 Whiteface Slopestyle. 11am-1pm. Competition for skiers/riders on Bear Trail. Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington. whiteface.com.
27 Adirondack Winter Pride. Ski/ride, skate, party, pride. Venues, Lake Placid & Whiteface, Wilmington. lakeplacid.com.
28 Shred the Night. 8:30am. 24hr ski event with teams of 1, 2 or 4 – most runs wins. Benefits CFF. Greek Peak Resort, Cortland. passion.cff.org/shredthenight.
March
7 Cardboard Sled Races. Ages: 7 & Under, 8-14, 15+. 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.
15 IFSA Empire Freeride Ski & Snowboard Series. Qualifier & two junior events in the Darkside Glades. Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.
21 Pond Skimming. Oak Mountain, Speculator. oakmountainski.com.
28 Slush Cup & Cardboard Sled Derby. Ski/ride, glide & splash. West Mountain, Queensbury. westmountain.com.
April
4 Northwest Fest. Springtime party on the slopes. 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
Ongoing
Thu Bike Mechanics & Repair 101: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26. 6-8pm. Rick’s Bike Shop, Queensbury. bikrereg.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.
21 St Pat’s 100K Brevet. 62M. 8am. New Horizons Bikes, Westfield, MA. bikereg.com.
21 Analog Cycles Fifth Season Ride & Race. 35M/22M. 9am. Poultney, VT. bikereg.com.
April
11 Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial & Army Cycling Classic Road Race #1. 62M/50M/38M/26M. 10am. Spring racing for adults/youth & Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference races. A CBRC event. Coxsackie-Athens HS, Coxsackie. bikereg.com.
11 Berkshire Brevet Spring 200K. 7am. New Horizons Bikes, Westfield, MA. bikereg.com.
25 Muddy Onion Spring Classic Gravel Grinder. 89K/64K/32K. 9:30am. Montpelier, VT. onionriver.com.
26 AdironDuck 5K Bike Ride, Trail Run & Walk. 10am. Pancake breakfast w/ registration. Long Pond Road, Croghan. adironduckrace.com.
May
1-31 ADK Unite. Virtual ride, run, walk, hike to benefit Adirondack Regional Food Pantries. bikeadirondacks.com.
2 Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial/Army Cycling Classic Road Race #2. 62M/50M/38M. 11am.
Coxsackie-Athens Middle School, Coxsackie. bikereg.com.
16 Tour de Lewis. 57M/34M/13M. 10am. Crossroads Tavern, Castorland. bikereg.com.
17 Farmer’s Daughter & Granddaughter Gravel Grinder. 65M & 43M scenic & challenging supported rides. 9am. Supports CBRC. Columbia County Fairgrounds, Chatham. bikereg.com.
June
13 Tour de Cure. 62M: 8am. 32M: 9am. 10M Family Ride: 10am. To benefit American Diabetes Association. Ellms Farms, Ballston Spa. tour.diabetes.org.
13 Black Fly Challenge. Gravel Race. 38M. 10am. Registration is open. Inlet to Indian Lake. blackflychallenge.com.
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
1-31 Empire State Ride: 500-Mile Hometown Challenge. Ride 500M during July with others or solo. Virtual. empirestateride.com.
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.
11-19 Cycle the Erie Canal. 400M. Fully supported ride. Buffalo to Albany. ptny.org.
31-8/1 Empire State Ride: Two-Day Ride. Ride to end cancer. Weedsport to Niagara Falls (finish with the Empire State Ride Weeklong riders). empirestateride.com.
25-8/1 Empire State Ride to End Cancer. The 500M weeklong adventure is full; 2027 waitlist is open. Other 2026 options: Weedsport to Niagara Falls Two-Day Ride, 7/31-8/1, or 500+ Mile Hometown Challenge: participate by riding 500M during July from anywhere in the world. Raises funds for 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
M-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 open to all 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.
February
12 Thursday Night Winter Racing in Cole’s Woods. 6pm. 1/22-2/12. XC skiing (skate/classic) & snowshoeing. Free. All welcome. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. 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. Youth ski races. Jackson, NH. skireg.com.
26-3/7 International Biathlon Union (IBU) Cup. World-class biathletes compete in XC skiing & rifle shooting. Very spectator friendly to watch. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. Info & volunteer: mtvanhoevenberg.com.
26 IBU Cup. Men’s 15K Short Individual: 10:30am & Women’s 12.5K Short Individual: 2:20pm. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.
27 Adirondack Winter Pride. Ski/ride, skate, party, pride. Venues, Lake Placid & Whiteface, Wilmington. lakeplacid.com.
28 IBU Cup. Men 10K Sprint: 10:45am & Women 7.5K Sprint: 2:30pm. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.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
1 IBU Cup. Men 12.5K Pursuit: 10:45am & Women 10K Pursuit: 1:30pm. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.
4 IBU Cup. Mixed Relay: 10:45am & Single Mixed Relay: 2pm. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.
6 IBU Cup. Women 7.5K Sprint: 10:45am & Men 10K Sprint: 2:15pm. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.
6-8 NENSA Eastern High School Championship Races. Ski Bowl, Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.
7 IBU Cup. Women 12K Mass Start 60:10:45am & Men 15K Mass Start 60: 1:30pm. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.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 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: Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup Finals. Fri: 10K interval start classic. Sat: Sprint freestyle. Sun: 20K mass start freestyle. Top US & international cross-country ski racers including Olympic & world champions. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. Tickets & volunteer: 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
February
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.
26-29 43rd NYS Outdoor Guides Association Winter Rendezvous. Four days of training, seminars & certifications for outdoor guides & aspiring guides. Get licensed, grow your business, expand guiding expertise, network. Tailwater Lodge & Conf Center, Altmar. Info/reg: nysoga.org.
April
10-12 Wilderness First Responder Recertification. 8am. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.
18-19 Wilderness First Aid. 8am. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.
22-26 Wilderness First Responder. 8am. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.
ICE & SPEED SKATING
Ongoing
Daily Public Skating. Hours vary. Olympic Speed Skating Oval, Lake Placid. lakeplacidolympiccenter.com.
MULTISPORT & SWIMMING
Ongoing
Tue Capital District Triathlon Club: Weekly Training. 5/26-8/25. 6pm. Swim, bike, run. Crystal Cove, Averill Park. Info & membership: cdtriclub.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.
April
12 Mad River Triathlon. 6M run, 6M paddle, 10M bike, 2M ski/ride. 10am. Kids’ Tri Challenge. Warren School, Waitsfield, VT. trireg.com.
August
15 CDTC Crystal Lake Triathlon. 0.5M swim, 18M bike, 3M run. 8am. Crystal Cove, Averill Park. cdtriclub.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.
Thu Spring Pool Sessions. Details to come. ADK Albany-Schenectady Chapter & ADK Whitewater Paddlers. Family YMCA, Glens Falls. albany.adk.org.
February
2/17-3/13 Albany Rowing Center: Get Fit to Row Indoor Winter Training. Four weeks: pick your practice days/times. Omni Fitness Center, Albany. albanyrowingcenter.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.
14-15 Fish Creek Paddle Camp. 10am. Bryants Bridge Fishing Access, Fish Creek, Saratoga Springs. nypra.org.
April
1-30 Albany Rowing Center: Adult Learn to Row. Learn the basic techniques of sculling & sweep rowing. ARC Boathouse/Launch, Albany, albanyrowingcenter.org.
18 Legends of Wells Bridge Canoe Race. 2 loops. 10am. ZRE Barn, Wells Bridge. facebook.com.
19 Little River Ramble. Little River Launch, Canton. slvpaddlers.org.
25 51st Wappingers Creek Water Derby. 8M canoe/kayak race. 9am. Recreation Center, Pleasant Valley. paddlesignup.com.
May
1-3 62nd Canton Canoe Weekend. Rushton Tour, Modern Rushton Races, Marathon Canoe and Kayak Pro and Amateur Races Canton. cantoncanoeweekend.org.
June
22-8/14 Albany Rowing Center: Youth Summer Camps. Ages 12-18. Eight weekly camps, M-F 9am-12pm: 6/22-8/14. Learn about rowing in a fun, recreational setting. ARC Boathouse/Launch, Albany. albanyrowingcenter.org.
27 Paddle the Canals: Mohawk River. 7M guided paddle. 9am. Includes shuttle, lunch. Rentals: Upstate Kayak Rentals. Fundraiser for Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Lock E7, Niskayuna to Colonie Town Park, Latham. Reg opens: 3/1. eriecanalway.org.
RECREATION & OTHER EVENTS
February
5-22 Winter Olympic Celebrations. Celebrate the Milano Cortina Games with community & visitor events at all venues. Lake Placid. lakeplacidlegacysites.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.
26 The New York’s Canals by Bike, Boat & Paddlecraft Webinar. 12-1pm. Trip planning advice from Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, NYS Canal Corporation, Parks & Trails NY, Erie Canal Museum. tinyurl.com/boat-bike-ny-canals-webinar.
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
8 Albany Ultimate Disc. 3-5pm: Free Girls Clinic, ages 8+. SPORTIME Capital Region, Schenectady. albanyultimate.com.
12-15 The Flurry Festival. Traditional participatory dance and music festival with 4,500 attendees and 400 performers. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. flurryfestival.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.
15 It’s a Bug’s World: Insect Expo. 10am-4pm. Displays, exhibits, presentations, crafts, activities. Free fun & education. Families encouraged. Hosted by Entomological Society of America, during Upstate Sports Summer Expo. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. entsoc.org/membership/branches/eastern/bugs-world.
15 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. 7pm. Conference Center at Olympic Center, Lake Placid. lakeplacidolympiccenter.showare.com
15 Albany Ultimate Disc. 1-3pm: Free youth clinic, ages 8-16. SPORTIME Capital Region, Schenectady. albanyultimate.com.
15 Albany Ultimate Disc. 3pm-5pm: Free adult clinic, ages 16+. SPORTIME Capital Region, Schenectady. albanyultimate.com.
21 Glens Falls Brewfest. Benefits Feeder Canal Alliance. Queensbury Hotel, Glens Falls. feedercanal.org.
22-4/26 Albany Ultimate Disc. 1-3pm: Masters League ages 30+. SPORTIME Capital Region, Schenectady. greatupstateboatshow.com.
22-4/26 Albany Ultimate Disc. 3-5pm: Spring mixed League. SPORTIME Capital Region, Schenectady. greatupstateboatshow.com.
26-29 Great Upstate Boat Show. 60+ boat brands, 175 boats on display. Afrim’s Sports, Queensbury. greatupstateboatshow.com.
May
3 Albany Ultimate Disc. 3-5pm: Free adult clinic, ages 16+. SPORTIME Capital Region, Schenectady. greatupstateboatshow.com.
RUNNING & WALKING: ROAD/TRAIL/SNOWSHOE
Ongoing
Tu/Th Roundabout Runners: Morning Runs. 5:15am. Twisted Bagel, Malta. roundaboutrunnersclub.com.
Wed Gore Mountain Citizens’ Races. 1/7-2/25. 6pm. Snowshoeing & XC skiing. Gore Ski Bowl, North Creek. goremountain.com.
Sat Roundabout Runners: Morning Runs. 7am. Ugly Rooster, Malta. roundaboutrunnersclub.com.
February
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 HMRRC Winter Series #5: 3.5M, 10M, 20M. 10am. Rescheduled from 2/8. All welcome. Phys Ed Building, UAlbany. hmrrc.com.
15 Lake Effect Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon. 9:30am. Lewis Park, Minoa. lakeeffecthalfmarathon.com.
21 Vershare Snowshoe-a-thon. Loops of three, one, and 0.25M miles for runners/walkers. 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.
7 Squatchapple Trail Party. 50M/50K/20M/5K. West Orange, NJ. sassquadtrailrunning.com.
8 Ed Erichson Memorial Races. 5M/10M. Lagrange Town Hall, Lagrangeville. runsignup.com.
14 Runnin’ of the Green 5K Run/Walk. 10am. An HMRRC event. 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 RPI Giving Day 3.14M Run/Walk. 12am. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rensselaer. givingday.rpi.edu.
14 Heritage Family’s Shiver Me Shamrocks 5K. 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 Neighbor Running Shakeout Run/Walk & Mizuno Running Shoe Demo. 9am. Free, all welcome. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun/summer-expo.
15 Freezy Cheeks 5K Winter Series #3: Third Berg. Open start: 11am-12pm. Post-race beverage. Switchback Brewing, Burlington, VT. runvermont.org.
15 Shamrock Shuffle 5M Road Race. 11am. Also: Leprechaun Leap for Kids. An Adk Runners event. Glens Falls High School, Glens Falls. zippyreg.com.
15 38th Shamrock Run. 2M run/walk. 12:50pm. Kingston. shamrockrun.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 Schenectady Firefighter’s Cancer Awareness. Post-race ChowderFest. Central Park, Schenectady. neverfightalone.org.
28 16th Ice Breaker Challenge 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Race against rowing sculls on the Hudson River on out/back course. Unique prizes. Free 0.5M Kids Run (10-under): 9:30am. Benefits Albany Rowing Center. ARC Boathouse/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
4 45th Salem April’s Fool’s Race. 10K: 9am. 5K: 10:30am. 1M Kids’ Run: 10am. Option: Run both the 5K & 10K! Scenic courses in Washington County. Benefits Salem HS classes of 2027-28. Salem High School, Salem. aprilsfoolsrace.com.
4 Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K. Pine Street Arena, Potsdam. runsignup.com.
4 32nd Rabbit Ramble 4 Mile Run & 2M Walk. 9am. Guilderland Center. zippyreg.com.
4 Big Bear Squatch North. 13.1M, 10K, 10K Ruck. Bear Mountain. sassquadtrailrunning.com.
6 Fort to Fort 5K & 10K. Griffiss Base, Rome runsignup.com.
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.
12 36th Delmar Dash 5M Run/Walk. 9am. An HMRRC event. Bethlehem Central Middle School, Bethlehem. hmrrc.com.
12 Lake Morey Icebreaker 5M Run/Walk. Also: Kid’s 1M Fun Run. Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT. runsignup.com.
18 Harrison Freer Rotary Community 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am. A great community event. SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury. glensfallsrotary.com.
18 Barri Donnellan Memorial Walk/Run. 5K, 2M Walk, Kids’ 1/2M Fun Run. Millbrook. mhrrc.com.
20 Boston Marathon. 26.2M. Hopkinton to Boston, MA. baa.org.
25 46th Doc Lopez Run for Health. Half Marathon: 9am, Keene Valley to Elizabethtown. 5K Trail Run: 10am, Elizabethtown. runsignup.com.
25 46th Bill Robinson 10K. 9am. Open to masters & runners of all ages. HMRRC Masters 10K Championship. Guilderland High School, Guilderland. hmrrc.com.
25 5K Run for Play. 5K: 9am. Kids 1M (12-under): 8:30am. Family-friendly run/walk for construction of a new inclusive playground at Miller Hill Sand Lake ES. Miller Hill Sand Lake Elementary School, Averill Park. friendsofmhsl.org.
26 5th Thunder 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Benefits Glens Falls Civic Center Foundation. Harding Mazzotti Arena, Glens Falls. runsignup.com.
26 AdironDuck 5K Trail Run, Walk & Bike. 10am. Pancake breakfast w/ registration. Long Pond Road, Croghan. adironduckrace.com.
26 SUNY Canton Athletics 5K Cancer Walk/Run. 12pm. Roos House, SUNY Canton. runsignup.com.
26 Kiwanis Kingston Classic 10K, 5K & 1.5M. 10am. Kingston. kiwaniskingstonclassic.com.
26 Hero 5K Run/Walk for Autism. 9:30am. A great cause. Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. asghr.org.
26 Sasha’s Superhero 5K Run/Walk. 10am. A family-friendly event. Halfmoon Town Park, Halfmoon. runsignup.com.
May
2 14th Bacon Hill Bonanza 5K Race/Walk & 10K Race. 10am. Kids 1M Fun Run: 9:30am. Bacon Hill Reformed Church, Schuylerville. baconhillbonanza.com.
3 Hudson River Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1M. 7am. Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland. alpha.win.
10 Vermont Sun Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Runs. 9am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
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 & Men’s Virtual 5K. Albany. runsignup.com.
July
4 20th Firecracker 4 Road Race. 9am. Kids Sparkler 0.2M Run: 8:15am. 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. Downtown, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com.
October
11 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon. 26.2: Schenectady to Albany. 13.1M: Colonie to Albany. mohawkhudsonmarathon.com.
November
7 14th Saratoga County Revolutionary Run for Veterans. 10am. Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville. fc4events.com.
8 MVP Health Care Stockade-athon 15K. Downtown, Schenectady. stockadeathon.com.