July to October 2026

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ALPINE SKIING & RIDING

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

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.

BICYCLING: ROAD & OFF-ROAD

Ongoing

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

July

23 Thursday Night Hustle. 6/4-8/6, 6pm. Summer community MTB & trail run race series. Youth: bike 5K, run 3K. 13+: bike 10K, run 5K. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com. 

23 Thursday Summer MTB Race Series. 1.5-2M course. 6:15pm. Kids’ Race: 6pm. Raffles. Free. All welcome. Cole’s Woods, Queensbury. friendsofcoleswoods.org. 

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.

25 Mount Greylock Century: 12K Vertical Challenge. 104M/77M. 7:30am. Stationery Factory, Dalton, MA. bikereg.com.

29-8/1 Farm to Fork Weekend Getaway: Island & Coast of Penobscot Bay. 30-42M per day. Camden, ME. farmtoforkfitness.com.

30 Thursday Night Hustle. 6/4-8/6, 6pm. Summer community MTB & trail run race series. Youth: bike 5K, run 3K. 13+: bike 10K, run 5K. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com. 

30 Thursday Summer MTB Race Series. 1.5-2M course. 6:15pm. Kids’ Race: 6pm. Raffles. Free. All welcome. Cole’s Woods, Queensbury. friendsofcoleswoods.org. 

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.

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

1 9th Tour de Slate Bike Rides. Enjoy the Taconic Mountains and Slate Valley of southwest VT & neighboring NY. Six rides w/something for everyone. Gravel (40M & 30M), Road (63M, 36M, 15M) & Rails/Trails Family Ride (8M). Riding to end addiction. Middletown Springs, VT. tourdeslate.org.

1-2 Churney Gurney Mountain Bike Races. Sat: Downhill race. Sun: MTB races & free kids’ MTB race. Sat: 5M trail running race. Family-friendly fun. Gurney Lane Mountain Bike Park, Queensbury. bikereg.com.

6 Thursday Summer MTB Race Series. 1.5-2M course. 6:15pm. Kids’ Race: 6pm. Raffles. Free. All welcome. Cole’s Woods, Queensbury. friendsofcoleswoods.org.

6 Thursday Night Hustle. 6/4-8/6, 6pm. Summer community MTB & trail run race series. Youth: bike 5K, run 3K. 13+: bike 10K, run 5K. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com. 

7-9 Hoopla: A Grass Roots Cycling Festival. Riding, food, music, vendors. Ponderosa Pines Campground, Lanesborough, MA. bikereg.com.

8 19th Tour of the Catskills. 74M.52M/27M scenic, challenging & supported road rides. 9am. Tannersville. bikereg.com. 

8-9 Kingdom Bike Fest. Races, expo, camping. Lyndonville, VT. kingdombikefest.com.

8-16 Finger Lakes Tandem Tour. Canandaigua, Seneca, Keuka lakes. Gear-to-Go Tandems. gtgtandems.com.

9 23rd Christine Nicole Perry Memorial Bike Ride. 40M: 9am. 25M: 9:30am. 15M: 10am. Post-ride lunch included at The Hub. Benefits CNP Memorial Trust. The Hub, Brant Lake. bikereg.com.

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.

11 West River Road Time Trials. 10M w/TT/tri and road bike divisions. 20K option. 6:30pm. 1774 West River Rd, Fort Edward. bikereg.com.

13 Thursday Summer MTB Race Series. 1.5-2M course. 6:15pm. Kids’ Race: 6pm. Raffles. Free. All welcome. Cole’s Woods, Queensbury. friendsofcoleswoods.org. 

14 Unify Cycling: A Cycling Film Festival. 7pm. Join us for bikes, stories, community. Next day: join us for the marathon MTB race. Tannery Pond Center, North Creek. unifycyclingny.com.

15 Unify Cycling: North Creek 4-6er Marathon Mountain Bike Race. 10am. An Upper Hudson Trails Alliance event. Ski Bowl Trails, North Creek. bikereg.com. 

15 Last Mile: Bicycle Ride. Choose between road and gravel routes. Includes BBQ lunch. Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT. giffordhealthcare.org.

15 Empire State Ride to End Cancer: Hudson Valley. 54M/24M/14M. 1278 9G, Hyde Park. empirestateride.com. 

21-23 5th Wheelerville Mountain Bike Festival. Wild weekend of two-wheeled fun with rides, food, vendors. Sat: Life Free & Fly Downhill Race. Wheelerville Trails, Caroga Lake. wheelervilletrails.com.

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

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

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

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

5 Catskill Mountain Cycling Challenge. 100M/50M/29M. Catskill Rec Center, Arkville. bikereg.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 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 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          21st Kelly Brush Ride. Four supported road rides & 30M gravel route. Benefits people with spinal cord injuries and to improve safety for ski racers on course. Middlebury, VT. kellybrushfoundation.org.

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.

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

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.

24-26 Farm to Fork Weekend Getaway: Adirondack Foothills. 30-40M daily scenic, supported road rides with farm stops/tours. Saratoga Springs. farmtoforkfitness.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.

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

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.

3 Grafton Gran Fondo. 90M/58M/50M/113M. 7am/9am. Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center, Grafton, VT. 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.

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.

November

1 MHCC Goblin Gallop. 56M/40M/30M gravel & 30M road routes. Benefits Regional Food Bank. S&S Farm Brewery, Nassau. 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.

July

30-8/2 The OM Festival. 4th annual yoga, music, and wellness festival. 17 bands. 100+ classes/workshops. Hiking, farm-to-table, more. West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT. theomfestival.org.

September

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

HIKING, CLIMBING & ORIENTEERING

Ongoing

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

July

25 Map & Compass Navigation Class. Learn real backcountry skills including map & compass basics, route finding, terrain reading, w/hands-on instruction. Beginner friendly adventure, skills, and preparedness. All welcome. Wyld Birch & Stony Creek Endurance, Stony Creek. wyldbirch.com.

29-31 High Peaks Backpacking: Cliff & Redfield. 10am. Heart Lake Program Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.

August

5-7 High Peaks Backpacking: Dix Range. 7:30am. Caravan Meeting Spot for Dix Range, North Hudson. adk.org.

14 High Peaks: Esther Hike. 8:30am. Adirondack Chocolates, Wilmington. adk.org.

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

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

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

Thu Thursday Night Hustle: 6/4-8/6. Trail Run & MTB. 6pm. Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com. 

July

25          Kingdom Swim. 1M, 5K, 10K, 10M, 25K open water swims. A celebration of open water swimming. Prouty Beach, Newport, VT. kingdomgames.co.

26 Pedal & Plod Biathlon. 4.15M run, 22M bike. 8am. Adams Visitor Center, Pittsfield, MA. zippyreg.com.

26 Gillie Girl Sprint Triathlon & Aquabike. 8am. Gillie Lake, Veterans Memorial Park, Camillus. gilliegirltri.com.

26 Findley Lake Triathlon Festival. Olympic, sprint, Double Findley, aquabike. Findley Lake. coachmarkwilson.com.

27 High Peaks Cyclery Mini Tri Series. 6/22-8/10. 6pm. Mirror Lake, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.

August

1            Crystal Lake Swim. 5M open water swim on Crystal Lake. 9am. First day of Northeast Kingdom Swim Week: Swim 8 lakes over 9 days. Crystal Lake State Park, Barton, VT. kingdomgames.co.

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 kayak/canoe/SUP, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.

2            Island Pond Swim. 4M open water swim around the island to Brighton Beach and back. Part of NEK swim week. Lake Side Park, Island Pond, VT. kingdomgames.co.

3 High Peaks Cyclery Mini Tri Series. 6/22-8/10. 6pm. Mirror Lake, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.

8 Loon Lake “Into the Woods” Open Water Swim. 400m swim for youth & USMS only: 9am. 1K swim for youth & USMS only: 9:15am. 3K swim for youth: 10:30am. 2K swim for USMS: 11:30am. Loon Lake Town Beach, Chestertown. clubassistant.com.

8            Willoughby Swim. 5M or 10M open water swim the length of Lake Willoughby (one way or double cross). Part of the NEK swim week. North Beach, Westmore, VT. kingdomgames.co.

10 High Peaks Cyclery Mini Tri Series Finale. 6/22-8/10. 6pm. Mirror Lake, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.

15 26th Crystal Lake Triathlon. 0.5M swim, 18M bike, 3M run. 8am. Also relay teams & aquabike. A Capital District Triathlon Club event. Crystal Cove on Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.

15 Lake George Open Water Swim. 2.5K, 5K, 10K. 7:45am. Hague Town Beach, Hague. lakegeorgeswim.com.

15 36th West Point Triathlon. Short & relay. Lake Popolopen, Cornwall. runsignup.com.

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.

16 Cazenovia Triathlon. Intermediate, Sprint, Aquabike. 8am. Lakeside Park, Cazenovia. runsignup.com.

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 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. 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. Sun: Sprint & Olympic. Million Dollar Beach, 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. Sleepy Hollow Lake, Athens. cdymca.org.

12 Triquest Gravel Triathlon. 1M swim, 28M mostly gravel bike, 7.5M dirt road/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. 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

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.

July

28 Lock 7 Mohawk River. 6-8pm. Lock 7 Park, Niskayuna. albany.adk.org. 

29 Full Moon Paddle. 8:30-10:30pm. Erie Canal Boat Company, Fairport. adk-gvc.org/calendar. 

August

1 Keuka 5K Paddle. 9am. Saunders Finger Lakes Museum, Branchport. fingerlakesmuseum.org.

2 Round the Islands Canoe Races. 4M/2M/1M. 10am. Higley Flow at Big Rock Boat Launch, Colton. townofcolton.com. 

2 Canoe Safety & Rescue Clinic. 10am. Heart Lake Program Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.

4 Rensselaer, Hudson River Tidal Paddle. 6-8pm. Sign-up at auntmayor@aol.com by 12pm. Hilton Park & Boat Launch, Rensselaer. albany.adk.org.

8 2nd Standup Paddleboard Races. 10am. A fun recreational event w/Sprint, Lifeguard-style & Distance races on the Hudson River. ALL recreational SUPers encouraged & welcome. Bring your own or free SUPs provided by Kayak Shak. A Schuylerville Lions Club event. Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville. eventbrite.com.

8 7th Great Brant Lake Canoe Race. 6M of Adirondack paddling. 10am. Canoes, kayaks, SUPs welcome.. Brant Lake. northwarrencanoe.com.

11 Waterford Paddle. 6-8pm. Sign-up at auntmayor@aol.com by 12pm. Waterford Boat Launch, Waterford. albany.adk.org.

16 Newcomb Regatta Paddling Race & Tour. 5M/9M. 11am. Lake Harris, Newcomb. nypra.org. 

18 Hudson River Tidal Paddle. 6-8pm. Sign-up at auntmayor@aol.com by 12pm. Henry Hudson Park, Bethlehem. albany.adk.org.

22 Montgomery County Kayak-A-Thon. 7am. 13M on Mohawk River/Erie Canal w/lock experience. Riverfront Park, Canajoharie to Fonda Park, Fonda. eventbrite.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 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.

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.

RECREATION & OTHER EVENTS

Ongoing

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

Tue Albany Ultimate. Social Open League: 7/7-8/18. Collins Circle, UAlbany, Albany. albanyultimate.com.

Tue Electric City Water Ski Show. July/August. Theme: Barbie. 7pm. Jumpin Jacks, Scotia. ecwsst.com.

Wed Albany Ultimate. Women’s League: 7/1-8/19. Collins Circle, UAlbany, Albany. albanyultimage.com.

July

1-8/19 Youth Ultimate Frisbee: Summer League. 6:15pm. Collins Circle, UAlbany, Albany. albanyultimate.com.

24-26 Can-Am Rugby Tournament. Saranac Lake & Lake Placid. canamrugby.com.

25 Tupper Lake Field Day. 11am-6pm. Parade, field day games, cornhole, food trucks, vendors, activities, slime run. Waterfront Park, Tupper Lake. tupperlake.com.

30-8/2 The OM Festival. 4th annual yoga, music, and wellness festival. 17 bands. 100+ classes/workshops. Hiking, farm-to-table, more. West Mountain Inn, Arlington, VT. Save 15%: NYSPORTS15. theomfestival.org.

August

15 Last Mile: Motorcycle Ride. 10am. Scenic ride through central VT in support of compassionate end-of-life care for patients and families. Includes breakfast & BBQ lunch. Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT. giffordhealthcare.org.

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.

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

October

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

10-11 Lake Placid Flaming Leaves Festival. US Ski Jumping & Nordic Combined National Championships, food, drink, 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.

July

23 Thursday Night Hustle. Summer community trail run & MTB race series. 6/4-8/6, 6pm. All ages, abilities welcome. Youth: run 3K, bike 5K. 13+: run 5K, bike 10K. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.

25 Last Man Standing Ultra. 9am. 4.2M loop every hour until one person remains. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. runsignup.com.

25 Honor America Days Parade Run 5K. 8:30am. City Hall, Rome. romanrunners.com.

25 47th Round Church Women’s Run. 7:30am. Old Round Church, Richmond, VT. gmaa.run.

26 49th Escarpment 30K Trail Run. Wave starts: 9-10:25am. A race across the wall of Manitou. For mountain goats only. Windham to Haines Falls. escarpmenttrail.com.

26 37th Forest Frolic. 7K & 15K. 9am. Kennedy State Forest, Virgil. fingerlakesrunners.org.

26 Barre Heritage Festival 5K Trail Race. 9am. Barre Town Forest Trails, Websterville, VT. cvrunners.org.

27-31 Camp Girls on the Run. 9am-12pm. Girls on the Run Capital Region. Troy YMCA, Troy. gotrcr.org.

28 HMRRC Summer Track Series: Ribbon Night. 6pm. Free. Adult & kids races. Colonie High School, Colonie. hmrrc.com.

30 Thursday Night Hustle. Summer community trail run & MTB race series. 6/4-8/6, 6pm. All ages, abilities welcome. Youth: run 3K, bike 5K. 13+: run 5K, bike 10K. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.

August

1 Churney Gurney Trail Running Race. 5M. Plus, MTB races on Sat/Sun. Gurney Lane MTB Park, Queensbury. runsignup.com.

1 Fairfax Egg Run 5K & 10K. 10K run: 8:30am 5K run/walk: 8:45am. Free Kids Fun Run: 9:45am. Race #3 of Franklin County Triple Crown. Community Center, Fairfax, VT. runsignup.com.

1 Chocolate Milk Mile. 12pm. Saratoga Springs High School Track, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com.

2 48th Monster Classic Run/Walk. 5K & 10K. 8:45am. Resorts World Catskills Casino, Monticello. runsignup.com.

3 Camp Saratoga 5K Summer Trail Series. 6:15pm. Also: 8/17. Fun, challenging course for all ages/abilities. Hosted by Saratoga Stryders. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, Wilton. saratogastryders.org.

4 HMRRC Summer Track Series. 6pm. Free. Adult & kids races. Colonie High School, Colonie. hmrrc.com.

5 Forge the Gorge. 3M/8M trail runs. 6pm. Fillmore Glen State Park, Moravia. fingerlakesrunners.org. 

6 4th Bad Blood 5K Run. 6:30pm. 2.5K Walk: 6:45pm. Kids Quad Dash: 6:15pm. Flat, fast courses on campus. USATF Adk Grand Prix. Team prizes. Food, free Common Roots beer, music. Supports Wicklund Warriors. Student Union, Siena University, Loudonville. runsignup.com.

6 Thursday Night Hustle. Summer community trail run & MTB race series. 6/4-8/6, 6pm. All ages, abilities welcome. Youth: run 3K, bike 5K. 13+: run 5K, bike 10K. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. mtvanhoevenberg.com.

6 Climb It for Climate. 25K & 8K Trail Run. Open to hikers. Belleayre Resort, Highmount. therunningkind.net.

8 Triquest Trail Run. 7.6M iconic Vermont race. Plus: 1.1M Family Fun Run. Jackson Gore Area, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ludlow, VT. triquest.co. 

8 The Cerveza Shuffle 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run. 9am. Warming Hut, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. gfmmf.org/run. 

8 Spartan Lake Placid Trail Challenge. 50K: 7am. 13.1M: 8am. 10K: 10am. Mt Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. spartan.com.

8 46th Swamp Rat Run. 8:30am. Oneida Shores Park, Brewerton. syracusechargers.org.

9 40th Run for the Roses 5K Run. 9am. Walkers welcome. Plus: Kids 1M Fun Run: 10am. 5K: All receive a T-shirt, book, and a rose! 1M: All receive a ribbon & Stewart’s ice cream card. Benefits Grafton Community Library. Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton. runsignup.com.

9 3rd Run the Dam Race. Scenic 5K run/walk around Lake Algonquin. 9am. Part of 76th Wells Old Home Days Celebration. Free but donations welcome to Wells Improvement Group. Wells Public Beach, Wells. teamsterslocal294.org.

9 Inaugural Strides Against Lupus 5K. 10am. A flat, fast course; walkers welcome. Free Mizuno shoes for first M/F overall. Free running belt for all. Demo Mizuno running shoes: Waverider 30 & Neo Vista 3. In support of Lupus Research Alliance. Jennings Landing, Albany. zippyreg.com.

10 HMRRC Tawasentha Park XC Series #1. 6:30pm. Tawasentha Park, Guilderland. hmrrc.com.

13 Berlin Pond Five-Miler. 5:30pm. Berlin Town Offices, Berlin, VT. cvrunners.org.

14 Last Mile: 5K Run & 1-2M Walk. 6pm. Supports compassionate end-of-life care for patients and families in central VT. Pizza, drinks, music. Gifford Medical Center, Randolph, VT. giffordhealthcare.org.

15 20th Landis Perennial Forest 5K Run. 8am. A unique race thru fields & forests. Walkers welcome. Team competition. Family/team rates. Part of USATF Adk Trail Series. Landis Arboretum, Esperance. runsignup.com.

15 Ken Morgan Memorial Clove Run. 10M run & 5K run/walk. 8am. Castleton. cloverun.com.

15 13th Sarcoma Strong Run/Walk 5K. 9:30am. Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. sarcomastrong.com.

15 29th Olga Memorial Footrace. 5K run/walk & 10K run. 9am. Benefits Youth Center & Rotary Club. Berkeley Green, Saranac Lake. runsignup.com.

15 33rd Willow Bay 5K Run & Fitness Walk for Women. 9am. Oneida Shores Park, Brewerton. syracusechargers.org.

16 5th Ashokan Rail Trail 8-Miler. 8am. Ashokan Rail Trail, Woodstock Dike Trailhead, West Hurley. onteorarunners.org.

16 Millbrook 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook. runsignup.com.

16 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk. 9:11am. 9/11 Memorial, Utica. runsignup.com.

17 HMRRC Tawasentha Park XC Series #2. 6:30pm. Tawasentha Park, Guilderland. hmrrc.com.

17 Camp Saratoga 5K Summer Trail Series Finale. 6:15pm. Fun, challenging course for all ages/abilities. Hosted by Saratoga Stryders. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, Wilton. saratogastryders.org.

21 Woodsmen’s 10K Race & 5K Run/Walk. 6pm. Adirondack Senior High School, Boonville. romanrunners.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 Serenity on the Trails. 4M Trail Run/Walk. Start time: 8-10am. Benefits Hive of Hope. Central Park, Schenectady. runsignup.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. 9am. Also, 1M Walk. 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 XC 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 Run 4 The River Half Marathon. 13.1M. 8am. Mabee Farm, Rotterdam to Frog Alley Brewing, Schenectady. zippyreg.com. 

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

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 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.

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. 9am. Also: Kids Mile. Pavilion, Central Park, Schenectady. hmrrc.com.

12 Malta 5K Run/Walk. 8:30am. 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. 9am. Runners, joggers & walkers welcome. Experience the airport from a new perspective – from the runway! 9:45am: 1M Fun Run (12-under): free. Presented by Schenectady County. 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 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 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 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 & 2 Mile Run/Walk. 10am. Crown Point State Historic Site, Crown Point. runsignup.com

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

20 HMRRC Distinguished Service 10K & Anniversary Race 3.3M. 9am. University at Albany, Albany. hmrrc.com.

20 Inaugural iRun Saratoga Half Marathon. 8am. Druthers after party. Congress Park to High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs. irunlocal.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 The Mountain Goat Trail Race. 8.5M: 8:30am. Kids 1M Fun Run: 10:30am. Sap House, Merck Forest, Rupert, VT. mountaingoat.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. 

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 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. 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.

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

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

October

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 19th CCRC 5K Run/Walk & BBQ. 3pm. Kids 1K Run: 4pm. BBQ dinner included. CCRC, 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 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 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! Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Saratoga Springs. facebook.com.

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

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

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. Smores, bonfire, music. Veeder Tree Farm, Earlton. raceentry.com.

11 Riggie Run & Walk. 5K Run. Wheelchairs welcome. Also: 2M walk & 1M kids run. SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Marcy. sitrinriggierunwalk.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. 5K, 10K & 13.1M. 9am. Vermont’s “sweetest” half marathon. Middlebury, VT. middleburymaplerun.com. 

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

18 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.

24 Trick or Trot Pumpkin Run 5K. 3:45pm. Walkers welcome. Costumes encouraged. Washington Park, Albany. albanyevents.org.

24 10th Summer Smith 5K Addiction Awareness Memorial Run/Walk. 10am. Guilderland HS, Guilderland. summersmith5k.com.

24 Clover Run 5K Trail Run. 9am. Schodack Island State Park, Schodack. 

25 22nd Hairy Gorilla Half Marathon & Squirrelly Six Mile. 9:30am. Kids’ 1/2M Gorilla Chase. Costumes encouraged. Thacher Park, Voorheesville. areeventproductions.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 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 33rd Goblin Gallop 5K Run/Walk. 9:30am. Free Halloween Hop Kids 1K Run. Abraham Wing School, Glens Falls. zippyreg.com.

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

November

7 13th Revolutionary Run “America’s Turning Point” 5K Run. 10am. Walkers welcome. Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville. runsignup.com.

8 MVP Health Care Stockade-athon 15K. 8:30am. A Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club event. State Street, Schenectady. hmrrc.com.

15 Upstate Classic Half Marathon & 5K. 9am. Kids run: 8:30am. Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont. upstateclassic.com.