September to November 2026

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ALPINE & CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

October

2-4 Pico Ski Club Annual Swap & Sale. Fri: 5-8pm, Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 9am-12pm. Benefits Pico Ski Club & racing programs. New/used skis, snowboards, clothing & more. Consignments welcome. Pico Base Lodge, Mendon, VT. killington.com.

16-17 Cambridge Area Rotary Winter Sports Sale. Fri: 6-8pm. Sat: 9am-2pm. Find new-to-you winter/ski/snowboard gear or consign your old items. Supports Cambridge Area Rotary Winter Wellness Days. Cambridge Community Center, Jeffersonville, VT. rotarycambridge.org.

10-11 US Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined National Championships, food, drinks, vendors, live music. Olympic Jumping Complex & Mt Van Hoevenberg (Nordic Combined), Lake Placid. lakeplacidlegacysites.com.

23     Fall Ski Career Exploration Event. 8:30am-2pm. Killington Mountain Resort, Killington, VT. thepipelineproject.ski/events.

24-25 62nd Northeast Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Snowsports season kickoff at the Northeast’s alpine ski/ride, XC ski, snowshoe, winter sports, health, fitness & travel show. 200 exhibitors. 10,000 attendees. Sales, demos, prizes, films, speakers, food/drink. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. northeastwinterexpo.com.

30 Warren Miller Movie: Days Off. 7pm. Local event by Alpine Sport Shop. Tickets available at the shop. Great raffle prizes. Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs. alpinesportshop.com.

November

1 Mt Greylock Hill Climb Rollerski Race. 10am. A classic hill climb offering a safe, challenging & fun race up one of New England’s most iconic climbs. The finale to the training season before the snow falls across New England. Mt Greylock, Lanesborough, MA. nensa.net.

27-29 Audi FIS Ski World Cup: Stifel Killington Cup. Fastest female skiers compete in slalom and giant slalom. Superstar Trail, Killington, VT. killington.com.

BICYCLING: ROAD & OFF-ROAD

Ongoing

Mon Weekly Fun, No-Drop MTB Ride. 5:30pm. Rick’s Outpost, Gurney Lane, Queensbury. adirondackmultisport.com.

Daily Ride the Saratoga Battlefield. 10M. E-bike rentals. Saratoga Battlefield, Stillwater. bikesaratoga.com. 

September

20-28 Ian’s Ride on the Erie Canal. 360M. You’re invited to join Seattle Disability Commission’s Ian Mackay who’s riding his power chair. Albany to Buffalo. iansride.com.

25 Albany Ride for Missing Children. 100M. 6am. Fully supported ride, new route. benefit ride to raise awareness of missing and exploited children and provide education for local kids to stay safe in their community and online. Impact Athletics, Clifton Park. runsignup.com.

25-27 Farm to Fork Weekend Getaway: Adirondack Foothills. 30-40M daily scenic, supported road rides in Warren and Saratoga counties with farm stops/tours. Saratoga Springs. farmtoforkfitness.com.

26 13th Harry Elkes Ride. Scenic road rides of 15, 32, or 50-miles or 18-mile gravel loop. 9am. The Hub lunch & beverages. Benefits Adirondack Cycling Advocates. The Hub, Brant Lake. adkcyclingadvocates.org.

26 Bike the Barns. 9am. 25-30M supported rides with views, visit local farms, and enjoy food/drink, live music. Benefits ANCA. Essex County Fairgrounds, Westport. bikeadirondacks.com.

26 Bike Saratoga: History Caravan E-Bike Tour. 10M. 9:30am. E-bike rentals available. Saratoga Battlefield, Stillwater. bikesaratoga.com.

26 3rd Saratoga Trail Fest. Explore Saratoga County trails and celebrate our outdoor community w/Saratoga Trails Alliance. All ages, abilities invited to discover the diverse trails thru guided adventures (hike/walk, mtn/road bike, paddle) from 2-4pm, w/an après party at Glenham Farm, Saratoga Springs. saratogatrails.org.

26 15th Hungry Lion Bike Tour. Signature 35M road ride, 75M & 50M road rides, 25M gravel ride, 5.5M road ride. Also, two hikes offered. Quiet roads, supported rides, after party. Deerfield Valley Lions: supports local families facing food insecurity. Town Hill, Whitingham, VT. hungrylionbiketour.com.

26 Old Spokes Home Fall Fondo. 100K/70K/45K/15K inclusive rides. Post-ride music, food, drinks. Old Spokes Home Bike Shop, Burlington, VT. oldspokeshome.com. 

26-10/3 Farm to Fork International Tour: Sardinia. Italy. farmtoforkfitness.com.

27 10th Cider Ride. 32M/43M. 9am. An Adirondack Multi-Sport Club event. All welcome. Common Roots Brewing, South Glens Falls. bikereg.com. 

27 Garnet Hill Grit MTB Races. Expert: 12M. Sport: 6M. 5K Trail Run. Garnet Hill Lodge, North River. bikereg.com.

27 11th Stars & Stripes Bike, Run & Walk. 25M road ride: 8am. 20M towpath ride: 8:30am. 5K: 10am. Walk: 10:30am. Supports Sitrin Military Rehab Program. Hennessey VFW Post 5538, Boonville. sitrin.com.

October

2-4         WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series: Lake Placid. Series finale in downhill: Whiteface, Wilmington. Series finale in cross country: Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid, NY. lakeplaciduci.com.

2 The Grind: Junior MTB Races. 1,2, or 3 laps of 2M course. 2pm. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. bikereg.com.

3 Adirondack Rail Trail: Fall Gathering & Anniversary Celebration. 5:30-7:30pm. One year of all 34 miles with rail trail inspired beer launch. $25 suggested ARTA donation. Raquette River Brewing, Tupper Lake. adirondackrailtrail.org.

3            Grafton Gran Fondo. Five road & gravel rides through southern VT in peak foliage, incl. Estremo up Mt. Ascutney. 23/50/57/89/113M. Grafton Trails/Outdoor Center, Grafton, VT. graftonfondo.com.

3 Greylock Go Around 50K MTB Fundraiser. 9am. Circumnavigate highest point in MA. Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, Adams, MA. thunderboltski.com.

3 Dave Panella Memorial Cyclocross Races. 50-15min. Greene. bikereg.com.

4-10 Farm to Fork International Tour: Puglia to Amalfi. Italy. farmtoforkfitness.com.

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

10 Grateful XC Mountain Bike Race. 10M loop of pure singletrack magic w/1-2 lap options. Memphremagog Trails, Newport, VT. bikereg.com.

10         15th Stowe Trails Partnership’s Leaf Blower Fall Classic. Local’s view of best of fall 43M of MTB rides in Stowe w/rides in Cady Hill Forest, Party Safari w/party stops. Guided rides, food, Alchemist Brewery. Strawberry Hill Farms, Stowe. bikereg.com.

10-11 Bikeatoga’s 4th Saratoga Foliage Ride. Six scenic rides on scenic, low-traffic routes: 30M/50M/75M. Catered lunch, downtown happy hour, restaurants & store discount, hotel deals. Saratoga Springs. saratogafoliageride.com.

10-11 Uncle Sam Grand Prix Cyclocross Races. 9:30am. CBRC CX Series. Prospect Park, Troy. bikereg.com.

11 Green Mountain Cyclocross Race. Adults & youth. Williston, VT. bikereg.com.

11 Great River Ride Century & Berkshire Brevets. 25-103M. Westfield, MA. bikereg.com.

17 CircumVictory. 18M XC Mountain Bike Challenge & 36M Mountain Bike Race. Northeast Kingdom “wild side” course packed with singletrack & remote logging trails. Supports VH trail maintenance. Victory Hill Trail Club, Victory, VT. bikereg.com.

18 6th Day of the Shred. Six races, grades K-2, 3-5, 6-12. 12:30pm. All welcome! Polaris Pavilion, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. shreddersmtb.org.

24-25 62nd Northeast Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Snowsports season kickoff at the Northeast’s alpine ski/ride, XC ski, snowshoe, winter sports, health, fitness & travel show. 200 exhibitors. 10,000 attendees. Sales, demos, prizes, films, speakers, food/drink. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. northeastwinterexpo.com.

25 Hometown CX Races presented by Grey Ghost Bicycles. 9:30am. CBRC CX Series. Crandall Park, Glens Falls. bikereg.com.

25 Dirty Down Dog Gravel Ride. 40M & 20M rides on scenic roads. Catskill. bikereg.com. 

30-11/1 35th Cycle-Smart Northampton Cyclocross. 300 N. Main Street, Northampton, MA. bikereg.com.

31 Trick or Creek MTB Jump Jam. Mountain Creek, Vernon, NJ. mountaincreek.com.

November

1 MHCC Gravel Goblin. 56M 9am, 40M 9:30am & 30M 10am gravel routes. Benefits Regional Food Bank. A Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club event. All welcome. S&S Farm Brewery, Nassau. bikereg.com. 

1 Ommegang Cyclocross. NYS Cyclocross Championships. 60, 50, 40, 30, 10 minutes. Ommegang Brewery, Cooperstown. bikereg.com.

1 Mountain Creek MTB: Last Run Down. Mountain Creek, Vernon, NJ. mountaincreek.com.

7 Shawangunk Grit. 50M & 23M fundraiser gravel rides. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz. mohonkpreserve.org.

7 35th West Hill Shop Cyclocross Race. RVCX Series #5. Putney, VT. bikereg.com.

8 Bethlehem Cup CX Races. 1,2 laps. 50-30min. 9:30am. CBRC CX Series. Elm Avenue Town Park, Delmar. bikereg.com.

December

27-1/2 Farm to Fork International Tour: Costa Rica. farmtoforkfitness.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.

October

24-25 62nd Northeast Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Snowsports season kickoff at the Northeast’s alpine ski/ride, XC ski, snowshoe, winter sports, health, fitness & travel show. 200 exhibitors. 10,000 attendees. Sales, demos, prizes, films, speakers, food/drink. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. northeastwinterexpo.com.

HIKING, CLIMBING & ORIENTEERING

Ongoing

Ongoing Map & Compass Navigation & Wilderness First Aid Classes. Hands-on instruction, beginner friendly. wyldbirch.com. 

Wed Wednesday Walks. 6pm. Short hikes & walks. Various locations. albany.adk.org.

September

26 3rd Saratoga Trail Fest. Explore Saratoga County trails and celebrate our outdoor community w/Saratoga Trails Alliance. All ages, abilities invited to discover the diverse trails thru guided adventures (hike/walk, mtn/road bike, paddle) from 2-4pm, w/an après party at Glenham Farm, Saratoga Springs. saratogatrails.org.

28 Birding Walk: Lake Colby Causeway. 7:30-8:30am. Dollar General Lot, Saranac Lake. adk.org.

29 Fire Tower Hike: Hurricane. 8:30am-5pm. Hurricane Mountain Trailhead, Keene. adk.org.

October

5 Birding Walk: John Brown Farm. 7:30-8:30am. John Brown Farm, Lake Placid. adk.org.

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

10-11 5th Gunks Fest. Climbing, clinics, more. Stone Mountain, New Paltz. gunksclimbers.org.

11 Intro to Leave No Trace. 9am-12pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

13 Ampersand Guided Hike. 8:30am-5pm. 3,352’ elevation, 5.4M roundtrip. Saranac Lake. adk.org.

24-25 62nd Northeast Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Snowsports season kickoff at the Northeast’s alpine ski/ride, XC ski, snowshoe, winter sports, health, fitness & travel show. 200 exhibitors. 10,000 attendees. Sales, demos, prizes, films, speakers, food/drink. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. northeastwinterexpo.com.

November

7-8 Wilderness First Aid. 8am-5pm. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

MULTISPORT & SWIMMING

September

26 The Knights Fury Short Duathlon: 2M run, 10M bike, 2M run. Mendon Ponds Park, Honeoye Falls. firstknightracing.com.

26 Ironman 70.3 Jones Beach. 1.2M swim, 56M bike, 13.1M run. Wantagh. ironman.com.

October

10 Big Apple Triathlon. 1500m swim, 12.4-24.8M bike, 2.5-6.2M run. An Alpha Win event. New York City. bigappletriathlon.com.

17 3rd Saranac Lake 3P. A multisport race with five legs: 10M pedal, 3M trail run/hike, 2M pedal, 4M paddle, 7M pedal – on/near Adirondack Rail Trail. 9AM. Charlie’s Inn, Lake Clear. runreg.com.

18 Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon. 2M run, 12M bike, 2M run. 8:30am. Solo & teams. Supports Mohawk Towpath Byway Scenic Byway. Riverview Orchards, Rexford. trisignup.com. 

PADDLING & ROWING

September

26 3rd Saratoga Trail Fest. Explore Saratoga County trails and celebrate our outdoor community w/Saratoga Trails Alliance. All ages, abilities invited to discover the diverse trails thru guided adventures (hike/walk, mtn/road bike, paddle) from 2-4pm, w/an après party at Glenham Farm, Saratoga Springs. saratogatrails.org.

26 Long Lake Long Boat Regatta. 10M race & tour. 10am. Long Lake Public Beach, Long Lake. northernforestcanoetrail.org.

October

2 Witches Paddle on Lake Flower. 5:30-6:30pm. Costumes, awards. Riverside Park, Saranac Lake. facebook.com.

3 Seneca Monster Paddle Race. 9M flatwater on Cayuga-Seneca Canal or 8M open water on Seneca Lake. Casual & elite welcome in canoes, kayaks, SUPs & surf-skis. Seneca Yacht Club, Geneva. senecamonster.com.

10 Paddle-O-Ween. 3-5pm. Costume contest. Waterbury Reservoir, Waterbury, VT. Register: umiak.com.

18 Roundin’ Regis Regatta. 8M loop & 0.25M carry. 11am. St. Regis Lakes, Paul Smiths. runsignup.com.

24-25 Head of the Fish Regatta. 3,200m course with junior, collegiate, open and masters events. Hosted by Saratoga Rowing Association. Fish Creek, Saratoga Springs. saratogarowing.com.

RECREATION & OTHER EVENTS

Ongoing

Daily Pedal & Paddle Excursions. Capital Region. Upstate Kayak Rentals. 518-209-1063. upstatekayakrentals.com.

September

22-23 Adaptive Outdoor Open House. Tue: 3-6pm. Wed: 10am-1pm. Hands-on, try adaptive equipment. Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville. hudsoncrossingpark.org.

25-27 The Great Adirondack Race at the Notch. Combines challenges of Survivor and tasks of the Amazing Race over 3 days to test your physical & intellectual skills. Teams of 3-4 (18+) compete against one another (max 10 teams) face 7 challenges over 443 acres with an 80-acre private lake in the Adirondacks with a goal of being crowned winner of “The Notch.” Includes challenges, activities, meals, lodging. Camp Little Notch, Fort Ann. camplittlenotch.org.

26-27 Whiteface Oktoberfest. Sat: 10:30-6. Sun: 10:30-5. Bavarian-style, family-friendly celebration, vendors, gondola rides. Whiteface, Wilmington. whiteface.com.

27 Oaktober Fest. 12-4pm. Music, food, vendors, lift rides, family activities. Oak Mountain, Speculator. oakmountainski.com.

October

3-4 Belleayre Fall Festival. Music, vendors, food trucks, activities. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount. belleayre.com.

10-11 Gore Mountain Harvest Fest. 10am-4pm. Chairlift rides, live music, vendors, kids activities. Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.

10-11 Lake Placid Flaming Leaves Festival. US Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined National Championships, food, drinks, vendors, live music. Olympic Jumping Complex & Mt Van Hoevenberg (Nordic Combined), Lake Placid. lakeplacidlegacysites.com.

24-25 62nd Northeast Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Snowsports season kickoff at the Northeast’s alpine ski/ride, XC ski, snowshoe, winter sports, health, fitness & travel show. 200 exhibitors. 10,000 attendees. Sales, demos, prizes, films, speakers, food/drink. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. northeastwinterexpo.com.

RUNNING & WALKING: ROAD & TRAIL

Ongoing

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

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

September

25-27 The Great Adirondack Race at the Notch. Combines challenges of Survivor and tasks of the Amazing Race over 3 days to test your physical & intellectual skills. Teams of 3-4 (18+) compete against one another (max 10 teams) face 7 challenges over 443 acres with an 80-acre private lake in the Adirondacks with a goal of being crowned winner of “The Notch.” Includes challenges, activities, meals, lodging. Camp Little Notch, Fort Ann. camplittlenotch.org.

26 2nd Steps for Sustainability 5K Run & Walk. 9am. Benefits City Mission of Schenectady to provide shelter, clothing & life-changing resources to people they serve daily. Managed by AREEP. Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. citymission.com/race.

26 26th Great Pumpkin Challenge 5K & 10K. 9:30am. Run/walk/roll. Costume & pumpkin contests. Also: Kids’ Fun Run. Fundraiser to benefit Saratoga Bridges. Columbia Pavilion, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com. 

26 Chestertown Rotary 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run. 9:30am in Chestertown. Part of Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival. 1K Kids’ Fun Run: 2pm in Schroon Lake. adirondackmarathon.org.

26 Parallel of Latitude Trail Race. 8am. 3.45M loops in 8 hours. Jim Schug Trail, Dryden Lake Park, Dryden. fingerlakesrunners.org.

26 12th Cat’s Tail Marathon. 7am. Slide Mountain Wilderness Area, Shandaken. catstailmarathon.com.

27 Adirondack Marathon, Half Marathon & Relays. 8am: Marathon & Relay in Schroon Lake. 9am: Half-Marathon: Adirondack to Schroon Lake. adirondackmarathon.org. 

27 53rd HMRRC Distinguished Service 10K & 55th Anniversary Race 3.3M. 9am. University at Albany, Albany. hmrrc.com.

27 4th Paine Mountain Trail Races. Norwich “Anchor” Challenge 6K, Paine Mountain Summit 7.5M & Youth Races. Northfield Town Forest, Northfield, VT. ultrasignup.com. 

27 Towpath 6K Run/Walk for Literacy. 9am. Alligerville to Accord. onteorarunners.org.

27 52nd Falling Leaves 14K & 5K Races. 9am. Kids 1K Fun Run: 8:15am. Utica State Office Building, Utica. runsignup.com.

27 11th Stars & Stripes Run, Walk & Bike. 5K: 10am. Walk: 10:30am. 25M road ride: 8am. 20M towpath ride: 8:30am. Supports Sitrin Military Rehab Program. Hennessey VFW Post 5538, Boonville. sitrin.com.

27 Star of Life 5K. 9am. Moran Derby Park, Hudson Falls. runsignup.com.

27 Shelburne Farms 5K. 8am. Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT. runsignup.com.

October

3 19th CCRC Pat Glover 5K Run/Walk/BBQ. 3pm. It’s back! Kids 1K Run: 4pm. BBQ dinner included: 4:15pm. Christ Community Reformed Church, Clifton Park. itsyourrace.com.

3 4th Flutters & Foliage Endurance Race. 6-hour solo & relay: 8am. 3-hour solo: 11am. 1-hour solo: 1pm. Ultra fundraiser. Peebles Island State Park, Cohoes. fluttersofhopeinc.org. 

3 10th Amy’s Adventure Race for the Lake. LGLC’s 4.5M (9am) & 10M (8am) trail runs in a beautiful, wooded preserve w/challenging terrain amidst ponds, marshes, forests. Supports Lake George Land Conservancy conservation work. Bolton Landing Brewing after party. Amy’s Park, Bolton Landing. lglc.org.

3 Buck 50! 50K adventure race across five Lake George peaks. 9,000’ elevation gain. 6:30am. Start/finish: Buck Mountain. Post-race BBQ. A Mountain Dog Running event. Camp Chingachgook, Kattskill Bay. ultrasignup.com.

3 Dan’s Derby and Walk. 1.25M Walk, Derby car races, silent auction. 8am-12pm. A community event for prevention, recovery, and remembrance. Benefits the Prevention Council. Gavin Park, Saratoga Springs. zippy.reg.com.

3 River Run for the Roots 5K. 9am. Community run/walk to benefit Common Roots Foundation. Common Roots Brewery, South Glens Falls. runsignup.com. 

3 Barn to Bridge Fall Fest 5K Run/Walk. 11am. Hilton Barn, Slingerlands. albanycountyny.gov.

3 Fall Farm Fest 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Miner Institute, Chazy. runsignup.com. 

3 Hartford Stewart’s Spud Run. 5K, 1M. 8:30am. Hartford Central Schools, Hartford. zippy-reg.com.

3 Medal for the Red Kettle 5K for Salvation Army. 9am. Thompson Park, Watertown. runsignup.com.

4 I Pink I Can: 5K Race/Walk. 9am. Family fun, food trucks, kids activities, music. Benefits To Life: Breast cancer support and education. Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. zippyreg.com.

4 Germantown Library 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Town Library, Germantown. germantownlibrary.org.

4 4th Tanner’s Run 5K. 10am. Walkers welcome. Halfmoon Town Park, Halfmoon. zippyreg.com.

4 Spook Out Cancer 5K. 9am. Orenda Pavilion, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. runsignup.com.

4 Highlander Heavy Half Marathon. 13.7M. Hudson Highlands, Phillipstown. ctwendurance.com.

4 Rosendale Runs Half Marathon and 6K Run/Walk. 8:30am. Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, Rosendale. runsignup.com.

4 Woodstock 5K Run/Walk. 8:45am. Lake Superior Park, Bethel. runsignup.com.

4 Leaf Peepers Half Marathon & 5K. 13.1M: 9am. 5K: 9:15am. Downtown, Waterbury, VT. leafpeepershalfmarathon.org.

4 Nipmuck Trail Marathon & Relay. 8am. Nipmuck Trail, Ashford, CT. ultrasignup.com. 

9 NYS Writer’s Institute: Nick Thompson. A Memoir: The Running Ground: A Father, a Son and the Simplest of Sports. 7pm. Moderated by ARE’s Josh Merlis. Recital Hall Performing Arts, UAlbany, Albany. nyswritersinstitute.org.

10 6th Michael Pitney Farm Run 5K. 9am. Walkers welcome. Youth Fun Run: 10am. Run the trails to support the PMCF mission and programs. Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Saratoga Springs. pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org.

10 Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. 8am. Enjoy the fall beauty of the High Peaks. Supports community wellness & youth programs. Sponsored by Fallen Arch. North Elba Horse Show Grounds, Lake Placid. lakeplacidclassic.com. 

10 Danby Down & Dirty Trail Races. 23K & 10K. 9am. Danby State Forest, Danby. fingerlakesrunners.org. 

11 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon. 8am. Run along the beautiful historic Mohawk and Hudson rivers, mostly on the paved rail trail. Includes transportation to start & marathon pacers. Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club event. 26.2: Schenectady to Albany. 13.1M: Colonie to Albany. mohawkhudsonmarathon.com.

11 Veeder Tree Farm 5K Road and/or Trail Run/Walk. 10am. S’mores, bonfire, music. Walkers welcome. Participants get a discount on Xmas trees. Veeder Tree Farm, Earlton. raceentry.com.

11 Riggie Run & Walk 5K. Wheelchairs welcome. Also: 2M walk, 1M kids run & RiggieFest. SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Marcy. sitrinriggierunwalk.com.

11 Shawangunk Valley 5-Miler & 1-Mile Kids’ Run. 8:30am. Shawangunk Valley Firehouse, Wallkill. runsignup.com.

17 Collar City 4K Run/Walk. 11am. Country Bash Block Party w/ music & food: 12pm. Defazio’s Restaurant, Troy. zippyreg.com. 

17 Pierogi 5K Run & Walk. 12pm. Pavilion, Central Park, Schenectady. pierogi5k.org. 

17-18 The Campout Ultra. 6, 12 & 24-hour endurance runs. Champs Campground & RV Park, Whitehall. runsignup.com.

18 Malta 5K Trail Race. 5K run/hike: 9:30am. 3K kids run: 9am. 2K kids run: 8:30am. Beautiful trail running course. 100 Acres Woods, Luther Forest, Malta. roundaboutrunnersclub.com.

18 Middlebury Maple Run. Half marathon, 10K & 5K. 9am. Vermont’s “sweetest” race. Middlebury, VT. middleburymaplerun.com. 

18         Mansfield Uphill Running Race. 9am. Join the Mansfield Nordic Ski Pro Team for a challenging, fun 1.7M climb (run/hike/walk/bound) from Midway Lodge to Cliff House. Meet the pros, gondola ride back down, benefits the athletes. Stowe Resort, Stowe, VT. runreg.com.

18 Maddie’s Mark 5K Run & Walk. 10am. Central Park, Schenectady. maddiesmark.org.

18 10th Harvest Run 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Also: 1K fun run. Wilton Town Park, Wilton. finishright.com. 

18 Miles for Meals 5K. 10am. Helderberg Mountain Brewing, East Berne. helderbergmountainbrewingcompany.com.

18 5th Capital to Capital 5K Family Run/Walk. 10am. O&W Trailhead, Kingston to Hurley. zippyreg.com.

18 Champlain Islands Marathon & Half. 8:30am. Folsom Elementary School, South Hero, VT. runsignup.com.

18 21st CHaD HERO Run. 5K run/walk & 1M fun run. Benefits children’s life-changing programs. Dartmouth College Green, Hanover, NH. hitchcock.org.

24 10th Summer Smith 5K Addiction Awareness Memorial Run/Walk. 10am. Kids Fun Run: 9:45am. Guilderland High School, Guilderland. summersmith5k.org.

24 Albany’s Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K. 3:45pm: competitive runners. 4:30pm: fun run & walkers. Costumes and families encouraged. A City of Albany event. Washington Park, Albany. albanyevents.org.

24 9th Brookhaven Oktoberfest 5K Trail Run. 10am. Family-friendly Oktoberfest to follow. Supports XC skiing & snowshoeing at Brookhaven. Brookhaven Golf Course & Winter Park, Porter Corners. skireg.com.

24 Clover Run 4K Trail Run. 9am. Schodack Island State Park, Castleton. rensselaer.cce.cornell.edu.

24 The Knights’ Joust 5K & 1M. 8:45am. US Oval, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com.

24 Morning Star Run for Shelter 5K. 9am. Morning Star Building, Kingston. zippyreg.com.

24-25 62nd Northeast Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. Snowsports season kickoff at the Northeast’s alpine ski/ride, XC ski, snowshoe, winter sports, health, fitness & travel show. 200 exhibitors. 10,000 attendees. Sales, demos, prizes, films, speakers, food/drink. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY. northeastwinterexpo.com.

25 22nd Hairy Gorilla Half Marathon & Squirrelly Six Mile. 9:30am. Kids’ 0.5M Gorilla Chase. Costumes encouraged. An AREEP event. Thacher Park, Voorheesville. areep.com.

25 Ghostly Gallop 5K Run. 10:30am. Kids run: 10am. Hudson Area Library, Hudson. hudsonarealibrary.org.

25 Sarah Ramsey Strong 5K Run/Walk. Burlington, VT. sarahramseystrong.org.

25 Castle to River Trail Runs. Half Marathon: 9am. 5K: 9:45am. Philipstown Recreation Department, Garrison. ultrasignup.com.

31 33rd Goblin Gallop 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am. Free Halloween Hop 1K Kids’ Run: 10:30am. Benefits Adk Runners & Nepali village schools. Abraham Wing School, Glens Falls. zippyreg.com.

31 7th Moreau Half. 14.5M loop trail race. 8am. Post-race BBQ. Mountain Dog Running event. Moreau Lake State Park, Gansevoort. ultrasignup.com. 

31         45th Alplaus Run-Around 5K & 1M Fun Run. Community pet walk: 9:30am, 1M fun run: 10am, 5K: 10:30am. Alplaus Fire House, Alplaus. runsignup.com.

31 Leah’s 5K Run/Walk. Van Wyck Trailhead, Dutchess Rail Trail, Wappingers Falls. mhrrc.org.

November

1 Fall Back 5: 5M Trail Run. 10am. A Saratoga Stryders run/walk. Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. saratogastryders.org.

1 New York City Marathon. 26.2M. Staten Island to Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. nyrr.org.

7 13th Revolutionary Run 5K. 10am. Celebrate “America’s Turning Point.” Walkers welcome. Post-race celebration. FC4 Events race. Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville. runsignup.com.

8 50th MVP Health Care Stockade-athon 15K. 8:30am. Beautiful, historic course thru Stockade district, Central Park, and Vale Cemetery. Kids 0.5M run: 10:45am. USATF Adirondack GP Race. Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club event. State Street, Schenectady. hmrrc.com.

8 Mike Nolan 5K, 1K & 1M. 9:30am. South Glens Falls High School, South Glens Falls. runsignup.com.

8 Coach Slinskey Celebration of Life 5K. 9:30am. Also: Kids’ 1M fun run. Bowdoin Park, Wappingers Falls. mhrrc.org.

14 Girls on the Run 5K. 10am. Celebratory, non-timed run/walk. All welcome. Jennings Landing, Albany. gotrcr.org. 

14 Hobble Gobble Prediction Walk/Run. 4-8M. 11:15am. Stables at Windy Point, Potsdam. runsignup.com.

15 Upstate Classic Half Marathon & 5K. 9am. Scenic courses below Helderberg Escarpment. Kids run: 8:30am. An AREEP event. Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont. upstateclassic.com.

15 Hudson Falls Run 4 Kids 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Hudson Falls High School, Hudson Falls. zippyreg.com.

22 Shawangunk Runners After the Leaves/Josh Feldt Memorial Half Marathon. 11:30am. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Kerhonkson. onteorarunners.org.

26 79th Troy Turkey Trot. 5K & 10K. 10K: 8am. 1M Walk & Grade School Mile: 9:30am. 5K: 10am. Troy Atrium, Troy. troyturkeytrot.com.

26 45th Ellis Cardiac Classic. 5K Race: 9am. 2M Wellness Walk: 8am. 1M Kids’ Fun Run: 10am. Central Park, Schenectady. ellismedicinefoundation.org.

26 25th Christopher Dailey 5K Turkey Trot. 8:30am. Walkers welcome. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. zippy-reg.com.

26 Bolton PTO’s Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. 10:30am. Kids Block Trot 1M Fun Run/Walk: 10am. Veterans Memorial Park, Bolton Landing. boltoncsd.org.

26 Running of the Turkeys. 9am. Family-friendly 5K run/walk. Kids run: 8:45am. Fisher Elementary School, Arlington, VT. bkvtr.net. 

26 Glens Falls Gobble Wobble. 8am. Warren Street, Glens Falls. opendoor-ny.org.

26 Adirondack Health 5K Turkey Trot. 8:30am. Beach House, Lake Placid. runsignup.com.

26 Cambridge Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K. 8:30am. Cambridge. runsignup.com.

26 Turkey Trot. 25K, 5K, Kids’ 1M & 2M Fun Run. Arlington High School, Lagrangeville. mhrrc.org.

26 53rd Turkey Trot. 5.5M prediction run. 9am. Ithaca High School, Ithaca. fingerlakesrunners.org.

26 Killington Turkey Trot. 5K. 9:30am. Pickle Barrel, Killington, VT. killingtonturkeytrot.com.

26 Turkey Trot 5K. 10am. UVM Gutterson Fieldhouse, Burlington, VT. runsignup.com.

28 18th Run Off That Turkey Trot 5K & 2M Walk. St. Lucy’s Parish Hall, Altamont. zippy-reg.com.

28 Rogers Rangers Ramble Run. 5K & 2M Walk. 10:30am. Ticonderoga Golf Course, Ticonderoga.