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August to November 2026

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ALPINE & CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

August

20-29 Ski & Snowboard Preseason Sale. Alpine Sport Shop, Saratoga Springs. alpinesportshop.com.

September

12 Keys to the Castle: Sprint Rollerski Race. 9am: long & short courses. Qualifiers & finals. Also, skills zone. NYSEF & ORDA. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. skireg.com.

13 19th Climb to the Castle: Uphill Rollerski Race. 8am w/wave starts. Freestyle. 9K open & 5K short course. NYSEF & ORDA. Whiteface Toll Road, Wilmington. skireg.com.

October

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.

21 Fall Ski Career Exploration Event. 8:30am-2pm. Gunstock Mountain, Gunstock, NH. thepipelineproject.ski/events.

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.

November

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.

August

21-23 5th Wheelerville Mountain Bike Festival. Wheelerville Trails, Caroga Lake. wheelervilletrails.com.

22 26th Pat Stratton Ride. 100M: 8am. 50M: 10:30am. 25M w/Adk Rail Trail: 11:30am. Road rides, BBQ, pies, music. Benefits SL Kiwanis Club youth programs. Mt Pisgah, Saranac Lake. strattonride.com.

22 The Forge. 26.2M Gravel Grinder. George Hiltebrant Recreation Center, Old Forge. bikesignup.com.

29 Oak Mountain: Dirt Fest. Group mountain bike rides: 11am-3pm. All abilities welcome; explore the trails. Vendor village: 1-4pm. Raffle prizes drawn: 3:30pm. Beer samplings & live music: 4-7pm. Chairlift rides: 5-7pm. Fundraiser for Oak Mountain Bike Park. Oak Mountain Bike Park, Speculator. oakmountainski.com.

29 Farm to Fork Fondo: Amish Country. Four options: 10-70M road rides w/farm stops/tours. Lancaster County, PA. farmtoforkfitness.com.

30 20th Delta Dental Race to the Top of Vermont. Bikers, e-bikers, runners, hikers. Climb 4.3M, 2,564ft up Mt Mansfield. Supports Catamount Trail Association. Stowe, VT. catamounttrail.org.

September

4-7 Green Mountain Stage Race. 1: ITT in Warren. 2: circuit race (37-111M). 3: Queen w/climbs of Middlebury and Appalachian gaps. 4: Burlington Criterium. Waitsfield, VT. gmsr.info.

5 Catskill Mountain Cycling Challenge. 100M/50M/29M. Catskill Rec Center, Arkville. bikereg.com.

5 Mount Ascutney Bicycle Hill Climb. 10:30am. Mount Ascutney, Windsor, VT. ascutneytrails.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.

11 The Adirondack Trail Ride. 585M. Solo, self-supported bikepacking adventure through the Adirondack Park. Grand Depart: 8am. Waterfront Park, Northville. theadirondacktrailride.com.

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

12 21st Tour de Kingston & Ulster. 8M-50M road & gravel rides. 8:30am. Forsythe Nature Center, Kingston. tourdekingston.com.

12 Greylock Hillclimb Bike Race. 8:30am. 9M individual time trial. Western Gateway Heritage State Park, North Adams, MA. nohobikeclub.org.

12 21st Kelly Brush Ride. Four supported road rides & 30M gravel route. Benefits people w/spinal cord injuries and to improve safety for ski racers on course. Middlebury, VT. kellybrushfoundation.org.

12 2nd Pedal for Prevention Gravel Bike Ride. 20/20/45M. Ride VT’s best gravel + finish with an IPA. Benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Frost Beer Works, Hinesburg, VT. bikereg.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. Greece. farmtoforkfitness.com.

13 Goat CXing Cyclocross Races. 9:30am. All adults and juniors welcome. CBRC CX Series. Collins Park, Scotia. bikereg.com.

14 Shredders MTB Youth Programs. Fall season: 9/14-10/23. Pre-K to Grade 12. Albany, Queensbury, Saratoga, Schenectady & Orange County. shreddersmtb.org.

19 Higley Fall Fest Bike Tour. 50K/25K rides on quiet roads. 10:30am. Higley Flow State Park, Colton. higleyfriends.org.

19-28 Ian’s Ride on the Erie Canal. 360M. You’re invited to join Seattle Disability Commission’s Ian Mackay who’s riding his wheelchair bike. NYC to Albany to Buffalo. iansride.com.

19-20 Otis Mountain Cannondale Enduro Series. 9am. Otis Mountain, Elizabethtown. easternstatescup.com.

20 11th Plattsburgh Tour de Force Charity Bike Ride & Run. 25M bike or 5K/10K/13.1M runs. Point Au Roche State Park, Plattsburgh. bikesignup.com.

20 Rockin Recovery & Riding the Ridge. 53M/33M/18M. 8am. New Paltz. bikereg.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. 90M/58M/50M/113M. 7am/9am. Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center, Grafton, VT. bikereg.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.

10-11 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 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. Polaris Pavilion, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. All welcome. shreddersmtb.org.

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

September

19 3rd Movement Day. 10am. Yoga, relay race, cross training. Oakdale Beach, Hudson. zippyreg.com.

October

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.

August

25-28 Northville-Placid Trail: Long Lake to Lake Placid. 12pm. Northville Lake Placid Trailhead, Lake Placid. adk.org.

30 20th Delta Dental Race to the Top of Vermont. Hikers, runners, bikers, e-bikers climb 4.3M, 2,564ft up Mount Mansfield. Supports Catamount Trail Association. Stowe, VT. catamounttrail.org.

September

1-3 Northville-Placid Trail: Wakely Dam to Long Lake. 7:30am. Northville Lake Placid Trailhead, Long Lake, adk.org.

9-10 Mount Marcy Overnight: Roosevelt’s Historic Trek. 7am. Upper Works Trailhead, Newcomb. adk.org.

12 Fall Trails Day. Volunteer Trail Day. 8am-4:30pm. Brooktrout Trailhead. adk.org.

14 Birding Walk: Bloomingdale Bog Trail. 7:30-8:30am. Bloomingdale Bog Trail, Saranac Lake. adk.org.

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

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

November

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

MULTISPORT & SWIMMING

Ongoing

Tue Capital District Triathlon Club: Weekly Training. Thru 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. Thru 8/27. Moreau Lake State Park, Gansevoort. Info/join: saratogatriclub.com.

August

22 Glimmerglass Triathlon. 1.5M canoe/kayak, 18M bike, 10K run. 9am. Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. itsyourrace.com.

22 ROC Triathlon. Intermediate, short, sprint. Durand-Eastman Beach, Rochester. rochestertriathlon.com.

29 Fly By Night Duathlon. 1.7M run, 10.2M bike, 1.7M run, 10.2M bike, 1.7M run. 6pm. Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen. runsignup.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.

30 40th Survival of the Shawangunks (SOS) Triathlon. 30M bike, 4.5M run, 1.1M swim, 5.5M run, 0.5M swim, 8M run, 0.5M swim, 0.7M run. 7am. Ulster County Fairgrounds to Skytop Tower, Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz. sostriathlon.com.

September

5 Absolute Mountain Fitness Challenge. Powered by Concept2 & Goruck. A new series of outdoor hybrid fitness racing. Take on steep elevation rugged trails, & demanding workouts as you approach the summit: medicine ball, SkiErg, lunges, RowErg, backward run, suitcase carry, BikeErg. Save 10% w/promo code: NY-SPORTS. Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe, VT. absolutemountain.com.

5 CassadagaMan. 8am. Triathlon & aquabike. Long & intermediate. Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.

5-6 Lake George Triathlon. Sat: Long course, 7am & Open, 8am. Sun: Sprint, 7am & Olympic, 7:40am. Majestic venue, family-friendly weekend. Hosting the USAT NY North State Championships. Individual, relay, aquabike, duathlon. LG Battlefield State Campground, Lake George. alpha.win.

12-13 Toughman Triathlon. Olympic, long-course, kids. Lake Welch, Stony Point. toughmantri.com.

12 Greene Y Triathlon. 350yd swim, 11.5M bike, 5K run. 8am. A Capital District YMCA event. Sleepy Hollow Lake, Athens. cdymca.org.

12 Triquest Gravel Triathlon. 1M swim, 28M mostly gravel bike, 7.5M dirt road/trail run. New sprint course added: 0.5M swim, 14M mostly gravel ride, 3.5M trail run. 8am. Solo, relay, aquabike, duathlon. Iconic Vermont race. Camp Plymouth State Park, Plymouth VT. triquest.co.

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

13 Finger Lakes Triathlon. Intermediate, Short, Aquabike, Duathlon. Kershaw Park, Canandaigua. runsignup.com.

20 Toughman Westchester Triathlon. Intermediate, Collegiate, Kids. Playland Park, Rye. toughmanwestchester.com.

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

August

22 Montgomery County Kayak-A-Thon. 7am. 13M on Mohawk River/Erie Canal. Riverfront Park, Canajoharie to Fonda Park, Fonda. 6ventbrite.com.

24 Paddling on the Canal. 10am-12pm. An inclusive event; all welcome. Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville. hudsoncrossingpark.org.

26 Mohawk River Paddle. 5:30-7:30pm. Sign-up at auntmayor@aol.com by 12pm. Freemans Bridge Launch, Glenville. albany.adk.org.

29 Paddle on Heart Lake. 10:30am-12pm. Adirondak Loj Front Porch, Lake Placid. adk.org.

29 The Trojan Paddling Race & Tour. 22M on the Hudson River. Athens. paddleguru.com.

September

5 Remington II. 6M. 10am. Oswegatchie River, Rensselaer Falls to Heuvelton. slvpaddlers.org.

11-13 Adirondack Canoe Classic: The 90 Miler. Three-day traverse of lakes, rivers & caries on the historic “Highway of the Adirondacks.” Old Forge to Saranac Lake. northernforestcanoetrail.org.

18 Seven Carries Paddling Adventure. 7M paddle w/1M portage. 7:30am-7pm. Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smiths. adk.org.

19 The Rochester Cup. 5M SUP & 8M canoe/kayak races. Irondequoit Bay, Rochester. paddleguru.com.

19 Canal Cities Classic. 18M flatwater paddle. 10am. Bellamy Harbor, Rome to Historic Harbor Point, Utica. runsignup.com.

20 Head of the Hudson Regatta. 3,200m head race for juniors, high school, club, masters, collegiate rowers. 8am-1:30pm. Albany Rowing Center Boathouse, Albany. albanyrowningcenter.org.

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

October

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.

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. Call to schedule: 518-209-1063. upstatekayakrentals.com.

August

31-9/4 Wheelchair Archery Class. 9am-1pm. Ages 16+ for first-time adult para-archers and anyone exploring adaptive sports. Equipment provided. Helderberg Workshop, Voorheesville. helderbergworkshop.org.

September

11-13 Tugboat Roundup. Tugboat parade, vendors, music, boat rides, Tug Talks. Waterford Harbor, Waterford. tugboatroundup.com.

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.

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.

RUNNING & WALKING: ROAD & TRAIL

Ongoing

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

Thu ARE Summer Trail Run Series. 6:30pm. Free. All welcome. Locations vary. albanyrunningexchange.org.

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

August

21 34th Woodsmen’s 10K Race & 5K Run/Walk. 6pm. Adirondack Senior High School, Boonville. romanrunners.com.

22 Serenity on the Trails. 4M Trail Run/Walk. Start time: 8-10am. Benefits Hive of Hope. Central Park, Schenectady. runsignup.com.

22 Firetower 5K Trail Run. 9am. Also: Kids Fun Run. Enjoy the views; make it a weekend. Eve: Karaoke under the stars w/food-drink, music, good vibes. Oak Mountain, Speculator. oakmountain.com.

22 Paul Smiths Trail Running Festival. 4M loop-style endurance race on gentle terrain with time options. 6hrs: 9am. 3hrs: 12pm. 1hr: 2pm. Paul Smith’s VIC, Paul Smiths. ultrasignup.com.

22 28th Altamont 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Crupe Bozenkill Park, Altamont. zippyreg.com.

22 Snowmaker 5K Road Race & 1M Walk. 9am. Woods Valley Ski Area, Westernville. runsignup.com.

23 Thacher Park Trail Running Festival. 8:30am (all races). 10K, 13.1M, 26.2M or 50K on gorgeous courses. A festive finish atmosphere. Thacher State Park, Voorheesville. areeventproductions.com.

23 Oakrunner Trail Run. 5K run/walk/hike & 10K run. Family fun. Enjoy the views; make it a weekend. Oak Mountain, Speculator. oakmountainski.com.

24 HMRRC Tawasentha Park Cross Country Series #3. 6:30pm. Tawasentha Park, Guilderland. hmrrc.com.

29 Hudson Mile. 5:30pm. 1M road race. All welcome. 8th & Warren Streets, Hudson. hudson-mile.com.

29 Canal Path Classic 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run. 8:30am. Fort Herkimer Church, Mohawk. runsignup.com.

29 36th Run for Jon 5K Run/Walk. 5pm: 0.5M fun run. 5:20pm: 1.25M walk. 5:30pm: 2.5M run. Supports Jonathan Evans Memorial Fund. Forrence Orchards, Peru. runforjon.com.

30 20th Delta Dental Race to the Top of Vermont. Runners, hikers, bikers, ebikers climb 4.3M, 2,564ft up Mt. Mansfield. Catamount Trail fundraiser. Stowe, VT. catamounttrail.org.

30 Two Hollows Monster Marathon & Half Marathon Trail Races. 8am. Kennedy State Forest, Virgil. fingerlakesrunners.org.

30 Paws Along the Erie 5K Run/Walk & Festival. Run/walk solo or w/dog. Canal Boat Museum, Chittenango. runsignup.com.

September

5 Silks & Satins 5K Run & Walk. 8am. Flat, fast course through East Side neighborhoods. Proceeds benefit Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. Individuals & teams welcome. Jeff Clark Memorial Race. Fasig-Tipton Pavilion Lot, Saratoga Springs. fc4events.com.

5 Inaugural Neil Emanatian Memorial 5K. 9am. Open to ages 12+. Walkers welcome. Benefits Saratoga Springs Firefighters Cancer & Disability Foundation. Warming Hut, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com.

5 Run 4 The River Half Marathon. 13.1M. 8am. Mabee Farm, Rotterdam to Frog Alley Brewing, Schenectady. zippyreg.com.

5 47th Northfield 5K Run/Walk. 9am. 1M Kids’ Race: 8:45am. VT Senior Games. Depot Square, Northfield, VT. cvrunners.org.

5 Impact Community Day 5K. 9am. Impact Athletic Center, Halfmoon. impactathleticsny.com.

5-6 Jay Peak Trail Festival. Seven races for the entire family. Sat: Three 5Ks (run 1, 2 or 3) & Kids Races. Sun: 11M, 22M & 53K Ultra. Lodging discounts, waterpark, ice rink, climbing wall, arcade, movies. Stateside Lodge, Jay Peak, Jay, VT. jaypeaktrailrun.com.

6 Wilcox Wild Ultra. 50K rugged trail run through the Adirondacks. 6:30am (ends 5pm). Beautiful trails in the heart of the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. Henderson Lake, Stony Creek. wilcoxwild.com.

6 Moriah Labor Day Dash. 5K run/walk. 9am. Moriah Central School, Port Henry. runsignup.com.

6 Sackets Harbor Marathon & Half Marathon. 7am. Madison Barracks Polo Field, Sackets Harbor. runsignup.com.

6 51st Mount Greylock Road Race. 8M. 8:30AM. Mt Williams Reservoir, North Adams, MA. zippyreg.com.

7 40th HMRRC Labor Day 5K Race/Walk. 9am. Celebrate the unofficial end of summer. Bountiful Bread snacks/drinks. Also: Kids Mile Race. Pavilion, Central Park, Schenectady. hmrrc.com.

12 Malta 5K Run & Walk. 8:30am. A great community race that benefits Malta EMS & local veteran agencies. A Roundabout Runners Club event. HVCC-TEC SMART in Luther Forest, Malta. malta5k.com.

12 Run the Runway 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Experience the airport from the runway. 9:45am: 1M Fun Run (12-under): free. A Schenectady County event. Schenectady County Airport, Glenville. schenectadycountyny.gov.

12 Groton Forest Trail Race. 25K: 9am. 12K: 9:30am. An Onion River Outdoors event. Boulder Beach State Park, Groton, VT. onionriversports.com.

12 Donate Life Legacy Walk. 12pm. Warming Hut, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. donatelifelegacywalk.com.

12 Run for Recovery 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run. 9am. Watertown. watertownurbanmission.com.

12 Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run. 30K, 13.1M. 70M: 9/11, 6:30pm. Binnewater Parking Area, Rosendale. ultrasignup.com.

12 Run for Mental Health 5K, 10K & 13.1M. 7:30am. Hudson River Trails, NYC. runsignup.com.

12 Free to Run Trail Races. 50K/25K/15K/5M. Pittsfield State Forest, Pittsfield, MA. ultrasignup.com.

12 Brain Freezer 5K Run/Walk. 10am. North Beach Park, Burlington, VT. runsignup.com.

12 Saucony Charlotte Covered Bridge Half Marathon & 5K/10K. 13.1M: 8am. 5K/10K: 9am. Shelburne Beach, Shelburne, VT. runsignup.com.

13 25th Teal Ribbon Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer. 5K Run: 9am. 1M Walk: 9:40am. To support Caring Together to raise awareness & research. Washington Park, Albany. caringtogetherny.org.

13 44th Watervliet Arsenal City Run. Charlie Diamond 5K: 10am. 1M Fun Run: 9:30am. Post-race food, drink, music. Watervliet City Hall, Watervliet. zippyreg.com.

13 Run for Vets 5K & 2M Walk. 9am. American Legion Blanchard-Currey Post 1040, Delmar. runforvets.com.

13 Capital Memorial Stair Climb. 8:46am. TO remember those lost Empire State Plaza, Albany. capitalstairclimb.com.

13 Barry Hopkins Run at Olana. 3.8M run/walk. 9am. Olana State Historic Site, Hudson. onteorarunners.org.

13 Ithaca 5&10 Road Race. 5K & 10K: 9:15am. Ithaca’s oldest road race. Ithaca High School, Ithaca. fingerlakesrunners.org.

13 New Balance Fifth Avenue Mile. 7:25am. Fifth Avenue, New York. nyrr.org.

16 Sodom Pond Run. 4M run/walk. 6pm. Adamant Coop, Adamant, VT. cvrunners.org.

19 LEAD Community 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Kids’ 1M Run/Walk: 9am. Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady. Legacy Empowering Adolescent Development. runsignup.com.

19 Tiger Trot 5K Run/Walk. 9am. St. Thomas the Apostle School, Delmar. zippyreg.com.

19 Chasing Bluebird Days for Kevin 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com.

19 Rensselaerville Ramble Trail Run & Walk. 8M/5M/2M. 9am. Huyck Preserve, Rensselaerville. zippyreg.com.

19 Hope House 5K Trail Run & Walk for Recovery. 9am. Schodack Town Park, Schodack. hopehouseinc.org.

19 ADK 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Adirondack Pub & Brewery, Lake George. runsignup.com.

19 Champlain Bridge 5K Cross Country Run & Walk. Also: 2M run/walk. 10am. All welcome to this community fundraiser with beautiful views and rich history. Crown Point State Historic Site, Crown Point. runsignup.com

19 Herkimer Chamber Challenge 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Arc Business Park, Herkimer. runsignup.com.

19 Jessica’s Heroes 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Allen Park, Oneida. jessicasheroesfoundation.com.

19 Dash for Dementia 5K Run/Walk. 2pm. SUNY Plattsburgh Fieldhouse, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com.

19 Hoosic River Run. 13.1M, 5K & 1M Walk. 8:15am. MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA. zippyreg.com.

19 Dutchess County Classic 5K. Also: Kids 1K. Robinson Lane, Wappingers Falls. mhrrc.com.

19 6th Pawling Trail Running Festival. 24hr, 12hr, 6hr, 3hr races. Pawling. ctwendurance.com.

20 The Bagel Run. 5K run/walk, 10K run & 15K run. 8am. 1K Kids’ Run: 9:45am. The bagels are

back at this community event. Albany JCC, Albany. runsignup.com.

20 Inaugural iRun Saratoga Half Marathon. 8am. Beautiful course through city landmarks and Saratoga Spa State Park. Druthers after party. Congress Park to High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs. irunlocal.com.

20 The Mountain Goat Trail Race. 8.5M: 8:30am. Kids 1M Fun Run: 10:30am. Sap House, Merck Forest, Rupert, VT. mountaingoat.com.

20 11th Plattsburgh Tour de Force Charity Runs & Bike Ride. 5K/10K/13.1M runs & 25M bike. Point Au Roche State Park, Plattsburgh. bikesignup.com.

20 Tunnel to Towers 5K. 10am. Charles Wood Park, Lake George. runsignup.com.

20 Dutchess County Classic 10K & Half Marathon. 7:30am. Dutchess Rail Trail/Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie. runsignup.com.

20 One Too Many 5K to End Child Abuse. 9am. Beacon. nyschildrensalliance.org/5k.

20 The L8kes Run 8K & 5K. 9am. Also: 2M trail walk & kids fun run. 9am. Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville. runsignup.com.

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 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.

October

3 19th CCRC Pat Glover 5K Run/Walk/BBQ. 3pm. It’s back! Kids 1K Run: 4pm. BBQ dinner included. 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. 4.5M trail race: 9am. 10M trail race: 8am. Post-race party: Bolton Landing Brewing. Benefits Lake George Land Conservancy. 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 Barn to Bridge Fall Fest 5K Run/Walk. 11am. Hilton Barn, Slingerlands. albanycountyny.gov.

4 I Pink I Can 5K Run/Walk for Breast Cancer. 9am. Benefits To Life! 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 Highlander Heavy Half Marathon. 13.7M. Hudson Highlands, Phillipstown. ctwendurance.com.

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

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. A 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.

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

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

24 Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K. 3:45pm. Walkers welcome. 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 10th Summer Smith 5K Addiction Awareness Memorial Run/Walk. 10am. Guilderland High School, Guilderland. runsignup.com.

24 Clover Run 5K Trail Run. 9am. Schodack Island State Park, Schodack. rensselaer.cce.cornell.edu.

25 22nd Hairy Gorilla Half Marathon & Squirrelly Six Mile. 9:30am. Kids’ 1/2M 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.

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. A Mountain Dog Running event. Moreau Lake State Park, Gansevoort. ultrasignup.com.

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

November

1 Fall Back 5-Mile Trail Run. 10am. A Saratoga Stryders race. 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. 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. A Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club event. State Street, Schenectady. hmrrc.com.

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

11 Veterans Day Dash 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Kids’ 0.5M Fun Run. Supports Shen Running. Shenendehowa High School Track & Campus, Clifton Park. runsignup.com.

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

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.

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. zippyreg.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.

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