March to May 2026

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ALPINE SKIING & RIDING

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. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun.

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

15 IFSA Empire Freeride Ski & Snowboard Series. Qualifier & two junior events in Darkside Glades. Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.

21 Uphill Bonanza. Fun, friendly, non-competitive uphill race. Sign-up: 2-4pm. 4pm. North Ski Bowl, Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.

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

28 Apple Butter Open. Bumps & jumps on Brookside Trail. 12pm. Whiteface, Wilmington. whiteface.com.

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

28 Pond Skimming. Stratton Mountain, Stratton, VT. runsignup.com.

April

4 Grommet Jam. Throw your best tricks in a custom built park for skiers/riders. Ages 12-under. 12pm. Mixing Bowl trail, Whiteface, Wilmington. whiteface.com. 

4 Northwest Fest. Springtime party on the slopes. West Mountain, Queensbury. westmountain.com.

11 Pond Skimming Competition. Sign-up 8-11am. 12pm. Limit: 100. Costumes encouraged. Round-A-Bout trail, Whiteface, Wilmington. whiteface.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. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun & vtsports.com.

BICYCLING: ROAD & OFF-ROAD

Ongoing

Thu Bike Mechanics & Repair 101: 3/12, 3/19, 3/26. 6-8pm. Rick’s Bike Shop, Queensbury. bikrereg.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. 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.

29 Gather & Grow Summit for Female Youth Cyclists. Inspiring talk by Olympian Lea Davison, activities, games, lunch. Grades 5-12. 9am-3pm. Ascutney Outdoors, Brownsville, VT. bikereg.com.

April

8-11 Farm to Fork Weekend Getaway: The Redlands. 30-40M per day. Redlands, CA. farmtoforkfitness.com.

11        Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial & Army Cycling Classic Road Race #1. 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.

12 Army Spring Classic. 8M. 40-60 minutes. West Point. bikereg.com.

12 5th Shredders MTB: Bike Swap. 11am. All welcome! Columbia Pavilion, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. shreddersmtb.org.

18 Check Your Legs Road Race. 25M/36M. 11am. Garrattsville. bikereg.com.

24-25 Gunks Noot Dead. Full ATB Experience, Diet ATB Experience & Gunks Classic Gravel. Rustic Ridge View Farms, Kerhonkson. gunksnotdead.com. 

25 Muddy Onion Spring Classic Gravel Grinder. 89K/64K/32K. 9:30am. Montpelier, VT. onionriver.com.

26 AdironDuck 5K Bike Ride. Also: trail run/walk. 10am. Pancake breakfast. Long Pond Road, Croghan. adironduckrace.com.

29 E-Bikes in our Community. 1:30-4:30pm. Hosted by Adirondack Cycling Advocates. All welcome. Queensbury Hotel, Glens Falls. adkcyclingadvocates.org.

May

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

2 Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Road Race #2. 11am. Spring racing for adults/youth. Coxsackie-Athens Middle School, Coxsackie. bikereg.com.

2 B2G2 Berkshire Backroad Gravel Grinder. 39M. 10am-12pm start. Berkshire Velo 413. West Stockbridge, MA. bikrereg.com.

3 10th Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day. 12-3pm. Traffic-free ride, bike mechanic, skills course, food, and family fun. Rain date: 5/10. Voorheesville. vrcclub.org.

3 Waterbury Gravel Grinder. 26.2M/59.2M. Waterbury, VT. waterburytrails.com.

6 National Bike & Roll to School Day. Highlighting the joys of active travel & need for safety along these routes. walkbiketoschool.org.

9 4th Ride for Mo. 10am. Supports the Moriah Wilson Foundation. Wildflower Inn, East Burke, VT. moriahwilsonfoundation.org. 

9 VT Monster Gravel Grinder. 7am. Rugged gravel bike challenge through VT’s backcountry.48M/78M/101M. Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton, VT. vtmonster.com.

16 Tour de Lewis Road Bike Rides. 61M/34M/13M. 10am. Post-ride party. Adirondack Foothills Cycling. CrossRoads Tavern, Castorland. bikereg.com.

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

17 Hollenbeck’s Spring Classic Road Race. 22M/44M. 10am. Virgil. bikereg.com.

23-25 9th Lockwood Spring Campout. Mixed surface rides. No fees, no services. Walton. delcocycles.com.

29-31 Spring Full Moon Weekend. Three day cycling & camping trip. Hudson. lichenbiketours.com.

29-31 Elevate MTB Festival. For women & gender expansive riders. Stowe, VT. elevatemtb.com.

30 Black Fly Gravel Ride. 40M backroads ride w/farm stops & post-ride barn dance. Westmore, VT. bikereg.com. 

June

2-3 Walk, Bike & Roll NY Symposium. Sleepy Hollow Hotel, Tarrytown. itsmr.org.

4-6 Farm to Fork Weekend Getaway: Shenandoah Valley. 30-52M/day. Luray, VA. farmtoforkfitness.com.

13 Tour de Cure. 62M: 8am. 32M: 9am. 10M Family Ride: 10am. Welcoming rides & events to benefit American Diabetes Association. Ellms Farms, Ballston Spa. tour.diabetes.org. 

13 North Country Subaru Black Fly Challenge. 38M Adirondack Gravel Grinder Race. 10am. Post race party. Town Hall, Inlet to School, Indian Lake. blackflychallenge.com.

20 Adirondack Rail Trail Community Day. Scavenger hunt, bike 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: 500M Hometown Challenge. Ride 500M during July w/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. 50-60M/day. Fully supported ride. Buffalo to Albany. ptny.org.

12 Farm to Fork Fondo: Champlain Islands. 12M/28M/40M/60M options w/farm stops. South Hero, VT. farmtoforkfitness.com.

31-8/1  Empire State Ride: Two-Day Ride. Ride to end cancer. Weedsport to Niagara Falls (finish w/Empire State Ride weeklong riders). empirestateride.com.

25-8/1 Empire State Ride to End Cancer. 500M Weeklong adventure is full. 2027 Weeklong waitlist is open. Other 2026 options: Weedsport to Niagara Falls Two-Day Ride, 7/31-8/1 or 500M Hometown Challenge: participate by riding 500M in July from anywhere in the world. Raises funds for cancer research at Roswell Park. Staten Island to Niagara Falls. empirestateride.com.

29-8/1 4-6 Farm to Fork Weekend Getaway: Island & Coast of Penobscot Bay. 30-42M per day. Camden, ME. farmtoforkfitness.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 road rides, BBQ & pies. Benefits SL Kiwanis Club youth programs. Mt Pisgah, Saranac Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.

29 Farm to Fork Fondo: Amish Country. Four options: 10-70M. Lancaster County, PA. farmtoforkfitness.com.

September

5 8th Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival. Group rides, camping, music. Benefits BETA. Wilmington. bikeadirondacks.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.

12-19 Farm to Fork International Tour: Greek Islands. 4 spots left. Greece. farmtoforkfitness.com.

24-26 Farm to Fork Weekend Getaway: Adirondack Foothills. 30-40M per day. Saratoga Springs. farmtoforkfitness.com.

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

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

October

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

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

December

27-1/2 Farm to Fork International Tour: Costa Rica. 6 spots left. farmtoforkfitness.com.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING & NORDIC SPORTS

March

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. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

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

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

19-22 Stifel Lake Placid: Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup Finals. Thu: Training. Fri: 10K interval start classic. Sat: Sprint freestyle. Sun: 20K mass start freestyle. Top US & international ski racers including Olympic & world champions. 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. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.

April

4 Nordic Cross Ski Races. Adult race: 12:30pm. Kids race: 11am. A fun, festive & competitive nordic ski cross race for all ages. Cochran’s Ski Area, Richmond, VT. cochranskiarea.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. 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. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

May

8-10 16th Girlfriend’s Getaway. Empowering weekend w/workshops, speakers, vendors. Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing. girlfriendsgetawaybolton.com. 

HIKING, CLIMBING & EDUCATION

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. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

14 ADK Map & Compass Fundamentals. 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, displays, tours. 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 & Conference Center, Altmar. nysoga.org.

27 On the Canals: Searching for Signs of Spring Guided Nature Hike. 10am. Inclusive. Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville. NYS Canal Corp. onthecanals.com.

28 On the Canals: Searching for Signs of Spring Guided Nature Hike. 12pm. Inclusive. Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville. NYS Canal Corp. onthecanals.com.

April

10-12 ADK Wilderness First Responder Recertification. 8am. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

17-19 Canal Clean Sweep. Volunteer clean-up events along NYS Canal System. Various locations statewide. ptnyfriends.org.

18-19 ADK Wilderness First Aid. 8am. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

22-26 ADK Wilderness First Responder. 8am. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

May

9 Champlain Area Trails: The Grand Hike. 16M community hike. 10am. Shuttles can make your hike shorter. Post-hike party w/live music, food, drinks. Proceeds benefit Champlain Area Trails. Whallonsburg to Lewis. champlainareatrails.com.

9-10 Wilderness First Aid. 9am. Education Yurt Village, Lake Placid. adk.org.

July

5 Lake George Land Conservancy: Hike-A-Thon. 4 beginner/easy hikes, 8 moderate hikes, 6 challenging hikes, 4 most challenging, 4 paddling/on water trips. Various locations on/around Lake George. lglc.org.

MULTISPORT & SWIMMING

Ongoing

Tue Capital District Triathlon Club: Weekly Training. 5/26-8/25. 6pm. Swim, bike, run on Crystal Lake Triathlon (8/15) course. Crystal Cove on Crystal Lake, Averill Park. Info/join: cdtriclub.org. 

Thu Saratoga Triathlon Club: Weekly Training. Moreau Lake State Park, Gansevoort. Info/join: saratogatriclub.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. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

15 Journey Around the J Indoor Triathlon. 30min waves. 8am. Schenectady JCC, Schenectady. schenectadyjcc.org.

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

29 Skidmore College SCY Masters Swim Meet. Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs. adms.org

April

12 Mad River Triathlon. 6M run, 6M paddle, 10M bike, 2-3M ski tour. 10am. Since 1979: the iconic four-sport triathlon is back. Compete as a relay team, individual, or just for certain legs. Also: Kids’ Tri Challenge. Warren School, Waitsfield, VT. madrivertriathlon.org.

19 T3 Swim Clinic. 8am. Led by Kevin Crossman. Glens Falls High School, Glens Falls. t3coaching.net.

May

3 Five Boro Bike Tour. 40M. Fully supported ride. Lower Manhattan to Staten Island, New York City. bike.nyc.

9 Pedal-Paddle-Run. 7M bike, 2M paddle, 5K run. 8am. Open to teams & solo. Aqueduct Park, Niskayuna. schenectadycountyny.gov. 

9 Union College SCY Masters Swim Meet. Union College, Schenectady. adms.org.

16 HarryMan Triathlon. 9am. Lake Welch Beach, Harriman State Park, Stony Point. redpointproductions.com.

30 18th Catskill Spring Rush Sprint. 10M bike, TBD kayak/canoe, 5K run. 8:30am. Also: 5K run/walk: 9:30am. Catskill High School, Catskill. catskillspringrush.org. 

30 OnondagaMan Triathlon. Long course (1.2M swim, 56M bike, 13.1M run), new intermediate (0.6M swim, 25M bike, 6.5M run), aquabike or relay. 8am. Jamesville Beach Park, Jamesville. coachmarkwilson.com.

June

7 Keuka Lake Triathlon. Intermediate, sprint, aquabike, relay. 7:30am. First Knight Racing. Keuka College, Keuka Park. firstknightracing.com.

13 Bolton Landing Triathlon. Sprint & Olympic. Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing. alpha.win.

27 Hudson Valley Triathlon. Open, sprint, Olympic, long. 7am. Williams Lake, Kingston. alpha.win.

27 44th Tupper Lake Tinman. Plus, sprint, Olympic, aquabike & team relay. Municipal Park, Tupper Lake. tupperlaketinman.com. 

28 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 600yd swim, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. USAT VT Championship & VT Senior Championship. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

28 Branbury Classic Triathlon. 1.5K paddle, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

August

2 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 600yd swim, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

2 Branbury Classic Triathlon. 1.5K paddle, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

15 CDTC Crystal Lake Triathlon. 0.5M swim, 18M bike, 3M run. 8am. Crystal Cove on Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.

16 Peasantman Steel Distance Triathlons. Full steel, half, intermediate & sprint Races. 7am. Hosting the 2026 USA Triathlon Ultra National Championships. First Knight Racing. Indian Pines Park, Penn Yan. firstknightracing.com.

30 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 600yd swim, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

30 Lake Dunmore Triathlon. 0.9M swim, 28M bike, 10K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

September

5-6 Lake George Triathlon. Sat: Long course. Sun: Sprint & Olympic. Million Dollar Beach, Lake George. alpha.win.

13 Saugerties Triathlon. Sprint, Olympic, long courses. Waterside Spa at Diamond Mills, Saugerties. alpha.win,

PADDLING & ROWING

Ongoing

M-F       Youth Summer Camp. Eight weekly sessions, 9am-12pm: 6/22-8/14. Ages 12-18: learn about rowing in a fun, educational setting. Albany Rowing 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. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

14-15 Early Season Paddling Clinic. 10am. NNYP’s paddling guru, Gary McLain. Bryants Bridge Fishing Access, Fish Creek, Saratoga Springs. nypra.org.

29 51st Tenandeho Whitewater Derby. 12pm. 4.5M. Also: Anything that floats. Anthony Kill, Mechanicville. tenandeho.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.

13          Spring Youth Learn-to-Row Program. Eight weeks: 4/13-6/7. Albany Rowing Center, Albany. albanyrowingcenter.org.

18 Legends of Wells Bridge Paddling Race. 10M. 2 loops. 10am. Open to amateurs/pros. Former ZRE Barn, Wells Bridge. nypra.org.

19          Adult Learn-to-Row I. Mornings, 5:30-7am: 5/19-6/12. Albany Rowing Center, Albany. albanyrowingcenter.org.

19 Little River Ramble Paddle Race/Tour. Little River Boat Launch, Canton. slvpaddlers.org. 

25 51st Wappingers Creek Water Derby. 8M canoe/kayak race. 9am. Recreation Center, Pleasant Valley to Greenvale Soccer Fields, Poughkeepsie. paddlesignup.com. 

May

1-3 62nd Canton Canoe Weekend. Rushton tour, modern Rushton races, marathon canoe/kayak pro & amateur Races. Canton. cantoncanoeweekend.org.

9 ‘Round the Mountain Canoe/Kayak Race/Tour. 11am. Ampersand Bay Resort to Riverfront Park, Saranac Lake. nypra.org.

9 Ed Wessels Regatta. 22M paddling race. 10am. Keith Clark Park, Sidney. nypra.org.

22-24 General Clinton Canoe Regatta. 70M on the Susquehanna River. Brookwood Point, Cooperstown to General Clinton Park, Bainbridge. canoeregatta.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.

12-15 Adirondack Paddling Symposium. Clinics, demos, speakers. Kayak, canoe, SUP tracks. All welcome. Saranac Lake. adirondackpaddlingsymposium.com.

27 Paddle the Canals: Mohawk River Adventure. 7M guided paddle. 9am. Includes transportation & lunch. Rentals: Upstate Kayak Rentals. Benefits Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Lock E7, Niskayuna to Colonie Town Park, Latham. eriecanalway.org. 

RECREATION & OTHER EVENTS

March

8 Albany Ultimate Disc. 3-5pm: free girls clinic, ages 8+. SPORTIME Capital Region, Schenectady. albanyultimate.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. 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 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.

21 Clearwater TU Anglers Flea Market. 9am. American Legion Zaloga Post, Albany. facebook.com.

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 Dome, Queensbury. greatupstateboatshow.com.

29 On the Canals: Canal Watercolor Workshop w/Rainier Bernhardt. Inclusive. 

Waterford Historical Museum & Cultural Center, Waterford. NYS Canal Corp. onthecanals.com.

May

3 Albany Ultimate Disc. 3-5pm: free adult clinic, ages 16+. SPORTIME Capital Region, Schenectady. greatupstateboatshow.com.

31 Wilton Wildlife Festival. 11am-3pm. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, Wilton. wiltonpreserve.org.

RUNNING & WALKING: ROAD/TRAIL/SNOWSHOE

Ongoing

Tue 19th AdiRUNdack 5K Trail Run Series: 5/5-26. 6pm. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls zippyreg.com.

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

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

March

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 RPI Giving Day 3.14M Run/Walk. 12am. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rensselaer. givingday.rpi.edu.

14 Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run/Walk. 11am. Valcour Brewing, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com. 

14 Clover Classic 5K. 9am. Rail Trail, Tony Williams Park, Highland. runsignup.com

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

14 Heritage Family’s Shiver Me Shamrocks 5K. 1pm. Also: 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. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun. 

15 Neighbor Running Shakeout Run/Walk & Mizuno Running Shoe Demo. 9am. All welcome. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. upstatesports.fun/summer-expo.

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

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

23 13th Syracuse Half Marathon. 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 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.

4 Raquette River Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K. Pine Street Arena, Potsdam. runsignup.com.

11 8th Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon. 8:30am. Wallace Park, Slingerlands to Jennings Landing, Albany. areep.com.

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

11 Bridge 2 Bridge 5M Run. 9am. Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead, High Falls. runsignup.com.

12 36th Delmar Dash 5M Run/Walk. 9am. An HMRRC event. Bethlehem Central Middle School, Bethlehem. hmrrc.com.

12 38th Fort to Fort Runs. 5K & 10K. 9am. Kids Run, 4/11: 12:30pm. Copper City Brewing, Rome. romanrunners.com.

18 18th Peppertree Furry Fun Run: 5K for People & Dogs. 8am. Warming Hut, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. peppertree.org.

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’ 0.5M fun run. Millbrook. mhrrc.com. 

18 Save Our Switchbacks. 7.5K. 9am. Kids fun run: 8:30am. Utica Recreation Center, Utica. runsignup.com.

18 12th Earth Day Half Marathon, 5K & Relay. 8:15am. Emmi Farms, Baldwinsville. runsignup.com.

19 The Nighthawk Chase 5K. 9am. Also: 1M fun run. Peru High School, Peru. runsignup.com.

20 Boston Marathon. Hopkinton to Boston, MA. baa.org. 

25         Run for Play 5K. 9am. Kids 1M (under 12): 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.

25 46th Bill Robinson 10K. 9am. Open to masters & runners of all ages. HMRRC Masters 10K Championship. Guilderland High School, Guilderland. hmrrc.com.

25 46th Doc Lopez Run for Health. Half Marathon: 9am, Keene Valley to Elizabethtown. 5K Trail Run: 10am, Elizabethtown. runsignup.com.

25 Grafton 15K Trail Run. 7am. Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton. mountaindogrunning.com.

25 Caregiver Classic 5K Run/Walk on Blue Trails North Course. 8am. SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com.

25 Wawayanda Trail Festival. 100K/50M/50K/13.1M. Vernon Township Boat Launch, Highland Lales, NJ. ultrasignup.com.

26 Hero 5K Run/Walk for Autism. 9:30am. A great cause & fun family event. Superhero costumes encouraged. Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. asghr.org.

26      46th St Albans Sap Run. 8.5M. 8am. Part of Vermont Maple Festival. Franklin County Triple Crown Race #1. Maple refreshments at every stop. St. Albans, VT. stalbansnordic.org.

26 5th Thunder 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Benefits Glens Falls Civic Center Foundation. Harding Mazzotti Arena, Glens Falls. runsignup.com.

26 Kiwanis Kingston Classic 10K, 5K & 1.5M. 10am. Kingston. kiwaniskingstonclassic.com.

26 AdironDuck 5K Trail Run/Walk & Bike. 10am. Pancake breakfast. Long Pond Road, Croghan. adironduckrace.com.

26 SUNY Canton Athletics 5K Cancer Walk/Run. 12pm. Roos House, SUNY Canton. runsignup.com.

26        10th Step Up 4 Kids 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am. Kids fun run: 9am. Middle Ages Brewing, Syracuse. runsignup.com.

26 Maybelline Women’s Half Marathon. 8am. Central Park, New York City. nyrr.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.

2 Joan Nicole Prince Home Still Human Community Walk/Run. 45 minutes. 9am. Each lap earns raffle ticket. Drawing: 10am. Central Park, Schenectady. joannicoleprincehome.org. 

2 Grateful for Graham 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Rayhill Memorial Trail Trailhead, New Hartford. runsignup.com.

2 Fishkill Freedom Run 5K Festival & 1M Fun Run. 9am-2pm. St Mary’s Church, Fishkill. runsignup.com.

2 Rock the Ridge 50M. 6am. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz. mohonkpreserve.org.

3 8th Sasha’s Superhero Run to Help Ukraine. 5K run/walk. 9:30am. Kids’ Fun Run: 10:40am. A family-friendly event. Teams/groups welcome. Costumes encouraged. Halfmoon Town Park, Halfmoon. runsignup.com.

3 46th Steve Zemianek Bennington Road Races. 3.8M, 10K & 1M Kids’ Run. 9am. Park McCullough House, North Bennington. runreg.com.

3 Hudson River Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1M. 7am. Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland. alpha.win. 

3 What the Ruck KJQ Memorial Run. 5K. 9am. Siena University, Loudonville. zippyreg.com. 

3           48th Mountain Goat Run. 10M & two-person relay. 9:15am. Kids 0.5M fun run: 8:50am. Family pet walk: 9:20am. Clinton Square, Syracuse. mountaingoatrun.org.

3 Shelburne Half Marathon, 5K & 10K. 13.1M: 8am. 5K/10K: 9am. Shelburne Field House, Shelburne, VT. runsignup.com. 

9 Malta Mile. 10am. Runners, joggers & walkers welcome. Stay for the parade. Malta Community Center, Malta. Roundabout Runners. runsignup.com.

9 2nd Sacandaga Sprint 5K & 10K. Also: Fun Run. 9:30am. Sport Island Pub, Northville. runsignup.com.

9 36th Prospect Mountain Road Race. 9am. 5.67M. Prospect Mountain Highway, Lake George. zippyreg.com. 

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

9 Joseph Manupella Memorial 5K Run. 9:30am. Boys & Girls Club, Lansingburgh. zipyreg.com. 

10 Mother-Lovin’ 5K Run/Walk. 9:15am. Kid’s Fun Run: 8:45am. Orenda Pavilion, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com.

10 Vermont Sun Half Marathon, 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

10 Mother’s Day 10K & 5K. 11:30am. Adirondack Rail Trail, Lake Placid. runsignup.com.

10 Women’s Distance Festival 5K. 10am. Dryden Lake Park, Dryden. fingerlakesrunners.org.

16 Sunnyview in Motion 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Central Park, Schenectady. sunnyviewinmotion.org.

16 Lions 5K Run for Sight, Hearing & Diabetes. 10am. Collins Park, Lions Pavilion, Scotia. runsignup.com.

16 Randy’s Run/Walk 5K & Murphy’s Mile. 5K: 9am. 1M: 8:30am. Lake George Elementary School, Lake George. zippyreg.com.

16 Thom B Trail Runs. 1-3 8.5M loops. 7am. Hammond Hill State Forest, Dryden. fingerlakesrunners.org.

16 Brooklyn Half Marathon. 7am. Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City. nyrr.com.

16 North Country Honor 5K Run/Walk. 8am. US Oval, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com. 

17 Girls on the Run 5K Run/Walk. 10am. All welcome. Shaker High School, Latham. gotrcr.org.

17 Capital Region Brain Tumor Walk for a Cure. 5K & 1M walk. 10am. Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. nbtsevents.braintumor.org.

17 1st Rock Ledge Hill Win Run 5K. 9am. Ledge Rock Hill Winery, Lake George. lrhwinery.com.

17        Boilermaker Erie Canal Races. 10M, Relay & 5K. 8am. Whitesboro High School, Marcy. boilermaker.com.

17 BarnArts Race Around the Lake. 10K: 10:30am. 5K: 11am. Silver Lake State Park, Barnard, VT. runsignup.com.

17 MountainOne Steel Races. 26.2M: 7am; 13.1M: 8:30am; 8K: 9am. Adams Visitors Center, Adams, MA. berkshirerunningcenter.com.

21 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge 3.5M. 6:25pm. Corporations, agencies, nonprofits, schools, small businesses – all welcome. An HMRRC event. Empire State Plaza, Albany. cdphpwtc.com.

23 50th Voorheesville Memorial Day Races. 3.25K run/fun walk: 12:30pm. 15K run: 12:20pm. Post-race beer & hot dog. Veterans free. Voorheesville. vrcclub.org  

24 6th Miles on the Mohawk 10M. 8:30am. Mabee Farm, Rotterdam Junction to Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. areep.com.

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

25 Glens Falls Memorial Mile. 9:55am. Downtown to Crandall Park, Glens Falls. adirondackrunners.org.

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

30 Aloha Family 5K Run & 1M Walk. 9am. Haviland Cove Park Pavilion, Glens Falls. runsignup.com.

30 Rail Trail to the Footbridge 5K. 9am. 1K Kids’ Run: 10am. Slate Valley Museum, Granville. runsignup.com.

30 Good Grief 5K Run & 2M Walk. 10am. Veteran’s Memorial Park, South Burlington, VT. runsignup.com.

31 Cantina Kids’ Fun Runs. 0.25M/1M. 9am. Carousel, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com.

31 North Country Mission of Hope Color Run. 1pm. Rulf’s Orchard, Peru. runsignup.com.

June

6 13th LifeSong Dash 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Opening Ceremonies: 9am; Junior Dash Kid’s Run: 9:30am. Benefits LifeSong. Halfmoon Town Park, Halfmoon. runsignup.com.

6 Charlton Heritage 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Kids’ 1M Fun Run: 9:15am. Old Red Schoolhouse, Charlton. zippyreg.com.

6 26th OK5K Run/Walk. 9am. Kids’ 1M Run: 8:30am. DAYSI 100m Dash: 8am. Village Square, Kinderhook. ok5krace.com.

6 12th Race the Lake Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K. 7am. Glimmerglass State Park, Otsego Lake, Cooperstown. racethelake.itsyourrace.com.

7 Enosburg Milk Run. Part of Vermont Dairy Festival. 10K: Franklin County Triple Crown Race #2. 8:30am. Main Street, Enosburg Falls, VT. runsignup.com.

20 12th Good Karma 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am. Kid’s Fun Run: 9am. Yoga warmup: 9:15am. Indian street food, henna, Bollywood music. Shenendehowa High School, Clifton Park. zippyreg.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.

October

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