August TO October 2019*

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ALPINE & XC SKIING & SNOWSHOEING

August

15-24 Alpine Preseason Ski & Snowboard Sale. Alpine Sport Shop, Saratoga Springs. 518-584-6290. alpinesportshop.com.

16 Gore Mountain & Whiteface: Season Pass Price Deadline. North Creek & Wilmington. goremountain.com & whiteface.com.

November

23-24 7th Adirondack Sports Winter Expo. Sat: 1-6pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. Winter & summer sports, health, fitness & travel show. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs. 518-877-8788. adksports.com.

BICYCLING: ROAD (PAVED)

August

17-23 CycleADK: Ultimate Cycling Vacation. All new routes w/excursions into VT. Ticonderoga, Wilmington & Westport. 518-524-2292. cycleadirondacks.com.

18 Lake George Bike/Boat Ride. Early AM: bike 40M from Lake George to Ticonderoga. 1pm: Ride Mohican Boat to Lake George. Reservations: 518-668-5777. lakegeorgesteamboat.com.

18 Rensselaerville Ride: Ride the Five Hamlets. 40/30/20 miles & 2.5M fun ride. Self-supported cycling tour. Carey Institute, Rensselaerville. careyinstitute.org.

24 19th Pat Stratton Ride. 100M: 8am. 56M: 10:30am. 28M: 11:30am. Scenic, supported rides w/prizes, food, homemade pies, T-shirt, music. Rain date: 8/25. Mt. Pisgah Lodge, Saranac Lake. strattonride.com.

September

1 Catskill Mountain Cycling Challenge. Enjoy the beautiful western Catskills with three road routes – 29M: 9am, 57M: 8:30am, 99M: 8am. Post-ride lunch, T-shirt & use of facilities. Catskill Recreation Center, Arkville. Catskillrecreationcenter.org or bikereg.com.

1-8 Canals, Waterfalls & Wine Country Bike Tour. Fully supported group tour. Buffalo. 315-316-BIKE. gobikeerie.com.

7-8 MHCC Century Weekend. 100M: 8am. 62M: 9am. 50M: 9:30am. 25M: 10am. 12M: 10:30am. Fun, fully-sported rides on scenic backroads of Albany County. Post-ride catered lunch & craft beer included. Registration is good for both days. Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont. bikereg.com.

8 Tour de Daggett Lake. 65M: 8am. 23M: 9am. Scenic rides that are a fundraiser for Freedom Machines. Daggett Lake Campsites, Warrensburg. 518-623-2198. daggettlake.net.

11-21 Full Erie Canal Rambler Bike Tour. Fully supported group tour. Buffalo. 315-316-BIKE. gobikeerie.com.

14 6th Harry Elkes Ride. 9:30am: 50M & 32M road & new 32M gravel. 10am: 15M road. The Hub, Brant Lake. bikereg.com.

20 ALBANY Ride for Missing Children. 100M, fully-supported & escorted by NYSP. Three group training rides must be completed prior to ride day. Laura Mirkovic: 518-331-7506. therideformissingchildren.com/albany.

22 Tour de Salem Flame Fighters Bike Rides and 5K/10K Runs & 1M Walk. 10am. Rides – 62m: 8am, 25M: 8:30am, 16M & 10M: 9am. Salem Fire Dept Carnival Grounds, Salem. Steven Saunders: 518-321-9430. tourdesalemflamefighters.com.

22 CF Cycle for Life. 19M, 30M or 62M supported rides. Saratoga Springs. fightcf.cff.org.

27 SYRACUSE Ride for Missing Children. 100M, fully-supported & escorted by NYSP. Three group training rides must be completed prior to ride day. Kathy Aspenleiter: 585-252-7053. therideformissingchildren.com/syracuse.

28 8th Drops to Hops. 43M race & 23M citizens’ fun race/ride. Post ride food & craft beer. Starts/finishes at Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown. clarksportscenter.com or itsyourrace.com.

28 10th Ciclismo Classico’s Bike Travel Film Festival. Ordinary people, extraordinary adventures. Presented by Bikeatoga. Happy hour & film fest: 5:30pm. Film fest: 7pm. Gannett Auditorium, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs. bikeatoga.org/ticket. 

29-10/5 Historic Erie Canal Bike Tour. Fully supported group tour. Syracuse. 315-316-BIKE. gobikeerie.com.

October

12-13 Bike Thru History Rides. One- and/or two-day supported bike tours in historic Fulton County & southern Adirondacks. Lodging optional. Johnson Hall State Historic Site, Johnstown. 44lakes.com/bike-thru-history. 

November

2 2nd MHCC Gravel Gobbler Gravel Grinder & Road Rides. 23M/38M gravel rides, 31M road ride, food & beer. 12pm. Benefits Regional Food Bank of NENY. S&S Farm Brewery, Nassau. Chet Lassel: 518-708-3762. bikereg.com.

BICYCLING: OFF-ROAD (UNPAVED)

August

17 West’s “Over the Top” 10K Mountain Bike + 5K Trail Run. 10am. Just bike, run or do both (duathlon) as individuals or teams. Live music, treetop adventure tours, beer garden, food. West Mountain, Queensbury. 518-636-3699. active.com.

18 “Poor Man’s Downhill” Shuttles. Leepoff Cycles & Up A Creek Restaurant, Wilmington. betatrails.org.

30-9/1   3rd Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival. 25M single-track, group rides, shuttles, kids’ race, on-site camping, music, food, beer. Wilmington. wilmingtonmtbfestival.com.

September

1 “Poor Man’s Downhill” Shuttles. Leepoff Cycles & Up A Creek Restaurant, Wilmington. betatrails.org.

14 6th Harry Elkes Ride. 9:30am: 50M & 32M road & new 32M gravel. 10am: 15M road. The Hub, Brant Lake. bikereg.com.

15 “Poor Man’s Downhill” Shuttles. Leepoff Cycles & Up A Creek Restaurant, Wilmington. betatrails.org.

21 Gore Mountain Bike Skills Development Camp. All day or morning only for beginner & intermediate. Gore Mountain, North Creek. goremountain.com.

28 10th Ciclismo Classico’s Bike Travel Film Festival. Ordinary people, extraordinary adventures. Presented by Bikeatoga. Happy hour & film fest: 5:30pm. Film fest: 7pm. Gannett Auditorium, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs. bikeatoga.org/ticket. 

October

6 Garnet Hill Grit Mountain Bike Race. Expert class: 12M. Sport class: 6M. Divisions for all ages, 19-60+. Fat & mountain unicycle divisions. Post-race hearty food, craft beer, prizes & live music. garnet-hill.com/events or bikereg.com.

November

2 2nd MHCC Gravel Gobbler Gravel Grinder & Road Rides. 23M/38M gravel rides, 31M road ride, food & beer. 12pm. Benefits Regional Food Bank of NENY. S&S Farm Brewery, Nassau. Chet Lassel: 518-708-3762. bikereg.com.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Ongoing

Daily Rock Your Fitness: Total Body Training. 8/5-30 & 9/9-10/26. Saratoga-Wilton Soccer, Malta. 518-522-9765. rockyourfitnessny.com.

HIKING, CLIMBING & WILDERNESS SKILLS

August

19 Sawteeth High Peak & Fire Tower Hike. Elev: 4,100’. 11.8M. 7:30am. St. Huberts Parking Area. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org.

26 Hurricane Mtn Guided Hike. 6.8M round-trip, 2,000’ elevation gain to fire tower summit. 8:30am. Hurricane Mtn Trailhead, between Keene & Elizabethtown. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org. 

29 Mt Marshall Guided Hike. 4,360’, 17M. 7:30am. Adirondak Loj, Lake Placid. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org.

30 Donaldson & Emmons Guided Hike. 14.6M. 7:30am at Coreys. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org.

September

1 Street & Nye Guided Hike. Elev: 4,166’ & 3,895’, 9M. 8:30am. Adirondak Loj, Lake Placid. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org.

2 Esther Mt Guided Hike. Elev: 4,240’, 6.6M. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org.

9 Macomb, South Dix & Grace Guided Hike. Elev: 4,405’; 4,060’, 4,012’, 12.3M. ADK: 518-348-3480. adk.org.

13-15 Seward Range Guided Backpacking. 27M. ADK: 518-348-3480. adk.org.

20-22 Skylight & Gray Guided Backpacking. 17.6M. ADK: 518-348-3480. adk.org.

23 Seward Mtn Guided Hike. Elev: 4,361’, 14M. 7:30am. Coreys. ADK: 518-348-3480. adk.org.

27-29 Allen Mtn Guided Backpacking. 18M. ADK: 518-348-3480. adk.org.

28-29 Map & Compass Bushwhack Workshop. Heart Lake, Lake Placid. ADK Mountain Club: 518-348-3480. adk.org.

29-10/4 Fall Guided Hiking Week. Adirondack foliage in Siamese Ponds Wilderness. Lodging, meals, pub, music. Paddling too. Garnet Hill Lodge, North River. 518-251-2444. garnet-hill.com.

30 Iroquois Mtn Guided Hike. Elev: 4,840’, 9.4M. Adirondak Loj, Lake Placid. ADK: 518-348-3480. adk.org.

October

4 Dix & Hough Mtn Guided Hike. 13.7M. ADK Mountain Club: 518-348-3480. adk.org.

5 Mt Marshall Guided Hike. 4,360’, 17M. 7:30am. Adirondak Loj, Lake Placid. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org.

6 Sawteeth High Peak & Fire Tower Hike. Elev: 4,100’. 11.8M. 7:30am. St. Huberts Parking Area. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org.

7 Esther Mt Guided Hike. Elev: 4,240’, 6.6M. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org.

10 Table Top Guided Hike. Elev: 4,427’, 9.8M. Adirondak Loj, Lake Placid. ADK: 518-348-3480. adk.org.

11 Hurricane Mtn Guided Hike. 6.8M round-trip, 2,000’ elevation gain to fire tower summit. 8:30am. Hurricane Mtn Trailhead, between Keene & Elizabethtown. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org. 

13 Street & Nye Guided Hike. Elev: 4,166’ & 3,895’, 9M. 8:30am. Adirondak Loj, Lake Placid. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org.

14 Phelps High Peak & Fire Tower Hike. Elev: 4,160’, 8.2M. 8:30am. Adirondak Loj, Lake Placid. ADK: 518-523-3480. adk.org.

MULTISPORT: TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & SWIMMING

Ongoing

Tue Capital District Tri Club: Crystal Lake Training. 6/4-8/27. 6pm. Crystal Cove, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.

Thu Bethlehem Tri Club: Warner Lake Training. 5/23-9/5. 6pm. Warner Lake, Berne. bethlehemtriclub.com.

Thu Saratoga Tri Club: Moreau Lake Training. 5/30-8/29. 6-7pm. Moreau Lake SP, Gansevoort. saratogatriclub.com.

August

17 19th Crystal Lake Triathlon & Aquabike. 8am. 0.5M swim, 18M bike, 3M run. Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.

17 Lake George Open Water Swims. 2.5K: 7:45am, 5K: 9:25am, 10K: 7:40am. Hague Public Beach, Hague. Chris Bowcutt: 518-677-2768. lakegeorgeswim.com. 

17 West’s “Over the Top” 10K Mountain Bike + 5K Trail Run. 10am. Just bike, run or do both (duathlon) as individuals or teams. Live music, treetop adventure tours, beer garden, food. West Mountain, Queensbury. 518-636-3699. active.com.

18 Cazenovia Triathlon: Sprint, Olympic, Aquabike. Lake side Park, Cazenovia. cnytriathlon.org.

18 30th West Point Triathlon. Sprint Race. Camp Buckner, Cornwall. active.com.

18 Peasantman Triathlon. Indian Pines Park, Penn Yan. peasantman.com.

21 St Lawrence Valley Paddlers: Duathlon. 1.25M run, 1.25M paddle, 1.25M run. 6pm. Little River Boat Launch, Canton. slvpaddlers.org.

31-9/1 Lake George Triathlon Festival. Sat: Lake George Tri & AquaBike (Olympic). Sun: Big George Tri & AquaBike (70.3), King George & Prince George. Battlefield Park, Lake George. adkracemgmt.com.

September

7 Greene County YMCA Triathlon. 350yd swim, 11.5M bike, 3.1M run. Sleepy Hollow Lake, Athens. 518-731-7529. zippyreg.com.

8 Ironman 70.3 Lake Placid. 1.2M swim, 56M bike, 13.1M run. 7am. Olympic Speedskating Oval, Lake Placid. ironman.com.

15 43rd Josh Billings Triathlon. 27M bike, 5M canoe/kayak/SUP, 6M run. 9:30am. Limited to 500 teams. 44 categories for teams & ironpersons. Great Barrington to Lenox, MA. Patty Spector: 413-637-2597. joshbillings.com.

October

20 17th Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon. 2M run, 17M bike, 2M run. 8:30am. Solo & teams. Riverview Orchards, Clifton Park/Rexford. mohawktowpath.org/duathlon.

OTHER EVENTS

September

28-29 Great Adirondack Moose Festival. Moose-themed programs, games, contests, exhibitions, guided tours & shopping. Indian Lake. 800-328-5253. indian-lake.com.

PADDLING: CANOE, KAYAK, SUP & ROW

Ongoing

Wed NNYP Wednesday Time Trials: 5/1-9/18. 3.63M. 6:30pm. Aqueduct Boat Dock on Mohawk River, Rexford. Alec Davis: 518-321-6820. swcweb.org.

August

17 7th Oswego Paddlefest. Kayakers, canoeists & SUPers can enjoy historic Oswego River and Canal by “locking through” four canal locks. Long course (13 miles) for experienced paddlers: Launch 8:30-9:30am from Indian Point Park in Fulton. Short course (5.5 miles): Launch 8-9am from Riverview Park, Minetto. Shuttle service provided. Finish at Lee White Maritime Museum, Oswego. Info/register (limited to 600 paddlers): 315-342-0480 or hlwmm.org.

17 Wells Bridge Canoe and Kayak Races. 9M. 10am. Wells Bridge. slvpaddlers.org.

21 SLVP Duathlon Series. 1.25M run, 1.25M paddle, 1.25M run. 6pm. Little River Boat Launch, Canton. slvpaddlers.org/duathlon.

31 Remington II Race. 6M. 10am. Rensselaer Falls. slvpaddlers.org.

September

6-8 Adirondack Canoe Classic: The 90-Miler. Entry deadline: 7/20. Old Forge to Saranac Lake. Brian McDonnell: 518-891-2744. adirondack90miler.com.

7 9th Kayaking 4 Meso. 7.5M. 8:30am. Alcathy's Boat Launch, Waterford to Lighthouse Park, Halfmoon. kayaking4meso.org.

21 Long Lake Long Boat Regatta. 10M. 11am. Long Lake.  Brian McDonnell: 518-891-2744. adirondack90miler.com.

22 St Regis Canoe Classic. 5M/7M/11M. Paul Smiths College, Paul Smiths. slvpaddlers.org.

RUNNING, TRAIL RUNNING & WALKING

Ongoing

Wed Fleet Feet Run. 6pm. Evening club run. All welcome. Fleet Feet, Albany. 518-459-3338. fleetfeetalbany.com.

August

16 10th Run to Remember 5K Sundown Run/Walk. 7pm. US Oval, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com.

17 17th Jailhouse Rock 5K. 8:15am. Fast, fun run to the jailhouse & back. Walkers welcome. Brookside Museum, Ballston Spa. brooksidemuseum.org/jailhouse-rock-5k-2.

17 West’s “Over the Top” 10K Mountain Bike + 5K Trail Run. 10am. Just bike, run or do both (duathlon) as individuals or teams. Live music, treetop adventure tours, beer garden, food. West Mountain, Queensbury. 518-636-3699. active.com.

17 Voorheesville 5K & 2M Walk. Hilltown Triple Crown Series #2. Voorheesville HS, Voorheesville. 518-861-6350. zippyreg.com.

17 Sarcoma Strong Run/Walk 5K. 9am. University at Albany, Albany. sarcomastrong.com.

17 2nd Flowers to Vines Four Miles. 8am. Keeseville. runsignup.com.

18 Tour de Force Charity Run 1/2 Marathon, 10K & 5K. Mooney Bay, Plattsburgh. runsignup.com.

19 7th Harness Track Mile. 1M. 5:30pm. Saratoga Harness Track, Saratoga Springs. finishright.com.

19 Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Race #5. 6:15pm. Wilton Wildlife Preserve/Park, Wilton. Laura Clark: 518-581-1278. saratogastryders.org.

19 Tawasentha XC 5K Run Series. 6:30pm. Tawasentha Park, Guilderland. hmrrc.com.

21 Southern Saratoga Y Hump Day 5K Run/Walk. 6:15pm. Southern Saratoga YMCA, Clifton Park. 518-371-2139. zippyreg.com. 

24 22nd Altamont 5K. 9am. Hilltown Triple Crown Series #3. Crupe Bozenkill Park, Altamont. 518-861-6350. altamont5k.org.

24 Fishy Frolic for Huntington’s Disease 5K, 10K, 1M Walk & Kids Run. 8:45am. Jennings Landing, Corning Preserve, Albany. 518-527-7904.

25 6th Thacher Park Trail Running Festival. 10K, 13.1M, 26.2M & 50K. 8:30am. Thacher SP, Voorheesville. thacherparkrunningfestival.com.

25 Run/Walk for the Nature Conservancy. 9:30-10:30am. Crossings Park, Colonie. charitymiles.org/athleta.

September

1          8th 1812 Challenge & Half Marathon. 18.12M & 13.1M: 7:30am. 5K run/walk: 8am. 1812 Battlefield SP, Sackets Harbor. 1812challenge.com.

2 HMRRC Labor Day 5K Run/Walk. 9am. State Office Campus, Albany. hmrrc.com.

2 Mad Dash Race 5K Run/Walk & 10K. 8:30am. Rhinebeck. maddashrace.com.

7 10th Malta 5K Run/Walk & 1st Malta 10K. 8am: 10K. 8:30am: 5K. HVCC Tec-Smart, Malta. Paul Loomis: 518-290-7202. malta5k.com.

8 18th Teal Ribbon 5K Run & 1M Walk. 9am. Washington Park Lake House, Albany. 518-866-1147. caringtogetherny.org.

8 Camp Chingachgook Half Marathon & 10K. Half: 8am. 10K: 9am. YMCA Camp Chingachgook, Kattskill Bay. 518-656-9462. zippyreg.com.

8 LL Bean Flannel 5K. 8:30am. Crossings Park, Colonie. flannel5k.net/albany. 

8 Tugboat Chug 5K. 9am. Kids’ Run: 8:30am. Erie Canal Lock 2, Waterford. tugboatchug.com.

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

14 Fort Hunter Smokin’ 5K. 9am. Fort Hunter Fire Dept, Schenectady. forthunterfd.org.

15        Saratoga Palio: Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk. 13.1M: 7:45am. 5K: 8am. Kids’ Fun Run: 9:15am. Melanie Merola O’Donnell Memorial Race. Saratoga Springs. themelaniefoundation.com.

15 Dutchess County Classic Marathon & Half Marathon, 5K & 1M Kids Run. 8am. Dutchess County Community College, Poughkeepsie. dutchesscountyclassic.org.

15 HMRRC Anniversary Run. 2.95M & 5.9M. 9am. UAlbany, Albany. hmrrc.com.

15 40th Albany JCC Dunkin’ Run. 5K/10K/15K & Kids’ Fun Run. Albany JCC, Albany. 518-438-6651. albanyjcc.org/dunkinrun.

21 11th Race Away Stigma 5K. 10am. Hudson Hall, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy. Larry Ellis: 518-629-7175. Hcvv.edu/race.html. 

21 Helpers Fund 5K & 10K. 9:30am. Also, 1K Kids’ Run (2pm) & Expo (10am-5pm) in Schroon Lake. Part of Adk Marathon Distance Fest. Municipal Center, Chestertown. adirondackmarathon.org.

21 42nd Great Cow Harbor 10K Run. 8:30am. RRCA 10K Championship Race. Northport. cowharborrace.com.

21 Donate Life Legacy Run/Walk 5K. 10am. Saratoga Spa SP, Saratoga Springs. cdtny.org.

21 5th Backpack Run 5K & 10K. 9am. Theresa Primary School, Theresa. thebackpackrun.com.

21 START Children’s Center 5K Run/Walk. 10am. Troy. 518-271-6001. startcac.com.

21 9th Run for Your Knives. 5K. 9am. Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park. ciachef.edu.

21 Windy Hill Orchard 5K. 10am. Windy Hill Orchard, Castleton. 

22 Adirondack Marathon, Half Marathon & Relays. Marathon and 2- & 4-person relays, 9am. Half (Adirondack to Schroon Lake), 10am. Main St, Schroon Lake. adirondackmarathon.org.

22 Tour de Salem Flame Fighters 5K/10K Runs & 1M Walk and Bike Rides. 10am. Salem Fire Dept Carnival Grounds, Salem. Steven Saunders: 518-321-9430. tourdesalemflamefighters.com.

22 Glenville Muddy Sneaker Trail Run. 9am. Indian Meadows Park, Glenville. 518-399-8118. zippyreg.com.

22 45th Falling Leaves Road Race. 5K run/walk & wheelchair. 14K scenic run. 9am. Delta Marriott, Utica. uticaroadrunners.org or runsignup.com.

22 Arsenal City 5K Run/Walk. 10am. City Hall, Watervliet. arsenal5k.com.

22 Albany Booster Club Falcon 5K. 9:30am. Washington Park, Albany. facebook.com.

22 Rochester Marathon. Half Marathon & Relay. 7:30am. Rochester. rochestermarathon.com.

25 Storm King Run 10K, 5K, 1M fun run. 9am. Washington Gate, West Point. mhrrc.org.

28 26th FAM 5K “Fund” Run/Walk for Charity. 10am. Refreshments, entertainment, chicken BBQ & Kids’ Run. Benefits Schoharie ARC.  

Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill. 800-932-3271. fam5k.com.

28 3rd Amy’s Adventure Race for the Lake. 4.5M trail run. Amy’s Park, Bolton Landing. 518-644-9673. lglc.org.

28 Flashlight 5K Run/Walk. 7:30pm. Receive glowstick necklace, bracelet & T-shirt. Must wear headlamp & carry flashlight. Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls. adkracemgmt.com.

28 5th Albany Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk. 10:20am. Wolff’s Biergarten, Albany. oktoberfestalbany5k.com.

28 8th Maddie’s Mark 5K, Kids’ Run, & Family Walk. 10am. Central Park, Schenectady. runsignup.com.

28 Cure SMA 5K & Walk n' Roll. 10:20am. Mohawk River Park, Colonie. events.curesma.org.

28 Healthy High 5K. 11am. North Country Community College, Ticonderoga. runsignup.com. 

29 Nick’s Run to be Healed 5K. 11am: Nick’s Dash. 11:15am: Luke’s Mile. 11:45am: Zumba Warm-Up. 12pm: 2M Walk. 1pm: 5K Run. Clifton Commons, Clifton Park. Liz Fox: 631-645-4801. fighttobehealed.org.

29 16th Crossings 5K Challenge & Kids’ Runs. 9:30am. Ciccotti Center, Colonie.  518-438-9596. colonieyouthcenter.org.

October

5 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Rotary Apple Run/Walk 5K. 9am. O’Rourke MS, Burnt Hills. Suzette Stewart: 518-560-6767. bhblrotary.org.

5 APD 5K Run/Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness. 9:30am. Albany. zippyreg.com.

6 New Scotland 7.1M Run. 10am. New Scotland Town Park, Voorheesville. hmrrc.com.

12 13th Falling Leaves 5K Run. 10am. Kids’ 0.5M Fun Run: 10:45am. William Kelley Park, Ballston Spa. 518-885-6886. ballstonspaumchurch.org.

12 19th Great Pumpkin Challenge 5K, 10K & 1M Fun Run. 9:30am. Columbia Pavilion, Saratoga Spa SP, Saratoga Springs. saratogabridges.org. 

12 6th Running SCCCared Family Run/Walk. 5K, 10K & Kids Run. 8:50am.  Crossings Park, Colonie. 518-453-6756. st-cath.org.

13 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Hannaford Half Marathon. 8am. Sat, 10/12: Expo & Packet Pickup at Capital Center, Albany. Marathon: Schenectady to Albany. Half: Colonie to Albany. mohawkhudsonmarathon.com.

13 Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K. 10am. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck. fallfoliagehalf.com.

19 Trails 2 Prevention 5K. 8:45am. Crossings Park, Colonie. trails2prevention.org.

19 22nd Great Sacandaga 5K & 10K. 10:30am. Sport Island Pub, Northville. David Gifford: 518-863-8046. 

19 Livingston Manor Half Marathon & 5K. 10:30am. Livingston Manor. 917-828-5028. 

26 Troy YMCA Trick-or-Trek 5K Run/Walk. 9-11am. Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. zippyreg.com.

26 Brookhaven Oktoberfest 5K Trail Run. 10am. Brookhaven Golf Course, Porters Corners. Chris Yarsevich: 518-893-7605. skireg.com.

26 Tina’s 5K Run/Walk. 9am. Pleasantville HS, Pleasantville. tinagambino.org.

26 Night Out for You Harvest Hustle 5K. 9:30am. Stadium, Hudson Valley Comm College, Troy. nightoutforyou.org. 

27 Saratoga Cross Country Classic. 5K & new 8K. Kids’ 2K & 3K. Saratoga Spa SP, Saratoga Springs. saratogaxcclassic.com.

27 Hairy Gorilla Half Marathon & Squirrelly Six Mile. 9:30am. Thacher State Park, Voorheesville. albanyrunningexhange.org.

27 Rensselaer Runs United. 10am. North Greenbush. Karen Moraski:

518-276-4305.

November

2 8th Saratoga County Revolutionary Run for Veterans 5K. 10am. Run/walk on historic Champlain Canal & Towpath. Part of USATF Adk GP Series. Free Kids’ Fun Nature Run. Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville. 518-884-4115. finishright.com.

10 MVP Health Care Stockade-athon 15K. 8:30am. Veterans Park, Schenectady. stockadeathon.com.