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5 FROM THE PUBLISHER
7 NEWS BRIEFS
9 MOUNTAIN BIKING
Upstate Rides for All
13 COMMUNITY
Looking Backwards with
Adirondack Sports
15 ADIRONDACK DAY HIKES
Pine Orchard
17 RUNNING & WALKING
Summer Racing:
Roads, Trails, and Fun
21 BICYCLING
A Guide to the
Adirondack Rail Trail
25 MULTISPORT
Summer Triathlons: Variety
of Distances and Formats
28 ATHLETE PROFILE
Be the Change: Andy Gilpin
31 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Get Outside and Play
39 HIKING
Owl Head Lookout
43 CANOEING & KAYAKING
Paddling Minerva Stream
47 HEALTH & FITNESS
The Power of Self-Talk
49 RACE RESULTS
May’s Top Finishers
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From the Publisher
JUNE 2025 5
It’s been 25 years since we published our very first issue of Adirondack Sports &
Fitness magazine, as it was known then. It was a risky but exciting venture because
I had left my secure career in marketing at a college textbook publisher, had a
15-month old son, and my wife Mona and I had another one on the way, along with
a mortgage and bills to pay. But felt I could fill a need and seize an opportunity to
better promote healthy, active living and all of the outdoor recreational – lifelong
aerobic participation – sports and related travel destinations that weren’t getting
much media coverage in our beautiful backyard of Upstate New York.
I decided to call it “Adirondack” because the Adirondacks are a major feature of
the state, but we’ve always covered and tried to connect all of the various regions
of Upstate New York. Over the years we’ve featured races, events, destinations,
businesses, and organizations for all of the outdoor sports that we do.
Adirondack Sports has always been about the people who participate, whether
you’re fast, slow, expert or just getting started. I wanted the magazine to be accessible
to everyone.
We wanted to bring the magazine to life so in 2006, we started the Summer
Expo where we envisioned our advertisers would be exhibitors, readers would
be attendees, and articles would become interactive demos and clinics. We’ve
expand it include a Winter Expo, and it’s been gratifying to see the expos grow to
what they are today.
Thank you to our advertisers, exhibitors, contributing writers, photographers
and distributors, vendors, readers, and attendees! Most importantly, I’d like to
thank Mona and our kids Justin and Meghana, our amazing art director
Karen Chapman, my late parents Don and Joan Caron, my in-laws
Sudhir and Sheela Kulkarni, my brother Jeff, and our new
sales rep Sarah Osborn. Thanks for reading us for 25 years!
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News Briefs
JUNE 2025 7
THE LONGEST DAY IN THE
ADIRONDACKS, 2024. NYARA
The Longest Day
in Inlet, August 2-3
EVAN AT 2025 US PRO ROAD
CHAMPS. SUSAN WEINKE
Evan Boyle 2nd in
US Pro Road Championships
Last year was full of change for Evan Boyle, 20, of Niskayuna (Athlete Profile, March
2023). Spending half the year in Europe, racing with Hoggins, Berg and Jayco, adopting
a strict eating regime on top of rigorous training, and assisting his family through
a tough year. In 2025 Evan’s cycling evolution continued. This spring in Europe, for
the first time, Evan felt he had a chance of winning a race. He didn’t, but the possibility
was now real. European racers fly by on narrow roads with more competitors
who have been racing twice as long as he’s been doing.
On May 2, Evan and two college teammates won the US Collegiate National
Team Time Trial, earning his first ‘Stars and Stripes’ jersey. Consequently, his expectations
were high going into the USA Cycling Pro National Championships, particularly
for the Individual Time Trial. Evan placed 8th in the under 23 ITT. He was
disappointed, but as many cyclists know, your legs do not always produce the power
on race day that they do in practice. He spent 15 minutes in the dumps but then
readied himself for the U23 Road Championships on May 24. After 85 long miles of
racing, four seconds separated first from 11th place; Evan placed sixth. His hopes of
attending the World Championships representing the US in Rwanda were dashed.
On Memorial Day, USA Cycling held the National Championship Men’s Elite
Road Race. Professional UCI WorldTour riders would showcase their skills, savvy,
and speed. The resulting race met expectations; it was fast, furious, and arduous
with approximately 10,000 feet in elevation gain over more than a 120 miles. The officials
concerned with race safety ruthlessly informed riders who fell behind that their
race was over. Evan held strong to the chase group when Quinn Simmons (Durango,
CO), the eventual winner and two others surged to a minute and a half lead over the
peloton. The chase group maintained the gap through lap seven, when Quinn rode
away from the other two riders in the lead group. Also on lap seven, Evan and Tyler
Stites (Tucson, AZ), broke from the chase group to catch the previous leaders and
began chasing Quinn. By the end of the 13-mile lap, the group was together, and it
remained that way through lap nine. On lap 10, Evan broke away from the chase
group and time trialed his way to the silver medal in the Men’s Elite Road Race.
While he couldn’t accept the champagne bottle as he’s underage, the following
day USA Cycling informed Evan that he would represent the USA at the World
Championships in Rwanda.
New York Adventure Racing Association’s The Longest Day adventure race will be
returning to the Adirondacks. It will be a 24-hour event with teams of two-to-four to
experience singletrack mountain biking, incredible navigation through forests and
over mountains, and exciting wilderness paddling. This race is built to challenge
the toughest adventure racers but also give new AR folks the chance to experience
a longer race format. On this course many of the checkpoints will be optional with
a fewer number of mandatory points to make sure that everyone gets across the
finish line together. NYARA’s permitting does not allow for solo racers for this event.
Race course highlights: strategic route planning, pre-plotted maps, scenic and
challenging terrain, killer post-race feed. This year’s race will take place in brand
new AR territory, so get ready for an amazing adventure in a brand new venue! For
more info on racer details, mandatory gear (every race has a mandatory gear list for
your safety), race communication, latest updates, visit: nyara.org.
The race is part of the North American leg of Adventure Racing World Series and
is a regional qualifier for USA Adventure Racing. NYARA is down to the last one or
two team slots available. Secure your spot by signing up: adventuresignup.com.
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Explore West Mountain in Queensbury by bike
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West has 25 downhill and cross-country mountain
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advanced riders with purchase of a biking ticket.
Riders are welcome to bring their own bikes or
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
JUNE 2025 9
Upstate Rides
for
All
▶ Writer Josh
Clevenstine and
Travis Barnes on
Noob(ee) Trail at
Daniels Road.
▼ Dave Walters,
Kirby Van Vleet and
Steve Winker bench
cutting the Hornet
Trail at Daniels Road.
Josh Clevenstine
▶ SMBA volunteers making a
much-needed rock bridge on
the main trail at Daniels Road.
Josh Clevenstine
▲ SMBA Daniels
Ladies Ride with Ashley
Clevenstine, Erin Lasky,
Jen, Mary Marcinko,
and Becky Lusignan.
By Josh Clevenstine
Whether you’ve been pedaling
in the woods for decades,
months, or just started riding,
there has never been a better time
to be a mountain biker in northeastern
New York. There is quality riding for ALL
levels everywhere. I live across the street
from Round Lake in Saratoga County and
whether I want to drive to the trailhead to
be five minutes, two hours, or anything
in between, a wealth of riding options is
waiting for me.
Twenty minutes north lies my favorite
go to, Daniels Road State Forest in
Saratoga Springs. The 523-acre area features
designated mountain bike trails
under the volunteer stewardship of
Saratoga Mountain Bike Association.
Daniels Road info: dec.ny.gov/
lands/104708.html.
SMBA has added over five miles of
sanctioned trail to Daniels as well as
addressed problematic spots with some
quality stone work. The club has seen
tremendous turnouts on trailwork days
and outstanding snow tracking efforts for
winter fat biking, which I’ve been involved
with for four years. SMBA continues to
grow and attract new riders and group
members. Visit: saratogamtb.org.
A few minutes north of Daniels on US
Route 9 lies a plot of land that was once
a graphite mine, a driving range, and is a
beauty of new intermediate flow network,
Graphite Range Community Forest in
Wilton – on trails built by Steve and Sylvia
Ovitt’s Wilderness Property Management.
It’s a multiuse, community-managed
forest that opened in December 2023,
which is now owned by Saratoga County.
Stretching across 200 acres, this is already
a recreational hub for the surrounding
communities and a space for environmental
education and economic opportunity
– all while helping to protect the ecological
value and resilience in an area vital
for regional natural resource connectivity.
I got a chance to ask Ethan Winter, the
past land owner with the drive to make
this network happen, for his thoughts on
the project so far. “As this project developed,
we focused on the concept of communities
building trails and trails building
communities. This project has been
such a fun experience for my family and
me because every time we take people
out on the land, we make new friends. I
tell people, it’s a community forest, and
it’s also a friend factory. This project has
been a way to engage the community
in trail building and hopefully create
a model for the Adirondack foothills,
Saratoga and the Capital Region.” More
info: saratogaplan.org.
Sitting off Northway Exit 20 is Gurney
Lane Recreation Area and Rush Pond
Trail System in Queensbury. Gurney is
150 acres with 13 miles of trails for yearround
enjoyment; seven miles of singletrack
and six miles of doubletrack. In
2022, work was completed on Rush Pond
after nearly ten years of work. The intermediate
flow trails offer crafted bridges
and views of the pond wetlands in the
woods between Queensbury Schools and
Gurney Lane.
I remember when Gurney itself flowed
like Rush Pond. Now I hear riders refer to
Gurney as ‘North Gurney’ and say how
it’s ‘way more rugged’ than Rush Pond.
The reality is, they’re not wrong as years
of use have made it more challenging.
Riders looking for a bridge between the
relentless tech of Daniels or Moreau, and
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JUNE 2025 11
the intermediate flow of Rush or Graphite
can now find it on many of the trails at
“North” Gurney – this natural aging process
has been so cool to watch.
I spoke with one of the stewards at
Gurney/Rush, my pal and fellow winter
rider, Scott Wheeler. “Nearly a decade ago
Gurney Lane was just getting its feet wet
with new construction of a few miles of
singletrack,” recalls Scott, “…Queensbury
Parks & Recreation’s continued investment
into mountain biking has paid dividends,
with nearly 20 miles of singletrack
spanning Gurney Lane and Rush Pond.
We aren’t done growing either! Rick’s Bike
Shop’s ‘Outpost’ at Gurney, provides the
area’s first on-trail mountain bike rentals,
service, and retail shop. Future trails
are planned to be built by Wilderness
Property Management and additional
investments are being made by the town,
local businesses, and community leaders
– we are extremely fortunate to live in an
area where mountain biking is thriving!”
More info: recreation.queensbury.net.
Staying on I-87 and crossing into North
Warren County, we’re under the volunteer
stewardship of Upper Hudson Trails
Alliance: upperhudsontrails.org. UHTA is
led by Drew Cappabianca, owner of The
Hub and Brant Lake Bike Park (Bartonville
Mountain) in Brant Lake, and they’ve
been on a tear.
“We’ve been busy writing grants,
building trails, and building UHTA to be
◀ Josh Clevenstine at
Wheelerville Trails in
Caroga Lake. Brandon
Estes/Blue Collar Riders Co.
the primary trail organization for Warren
County,” Drew said. “We’ve been building
beginner and intermediate flow terrain at
Dynamite Hill in Chestertown. We have
a two-mile loop completed, with a total
of five miles in the coming years. We have
a powered wheelbarrow to help move
material on this project and others. In
North Creek, we’ve hired professional trail
builders to make mountain bike specific
trail improvements to the Rabbit Pond
Trail, which will effectively extend the top
of the Long Trail at the North Creek Ski
Bowl into a seven-mile loop through the
Vanderwhacker Wild Forest. We’re working
with the DEC to finalize this plan.”
If UHTA gets the green light, they will
build it. I can’t wait to see the Long Trail
become a loop. The other networks they
take care of have also seen noticeable
steady maintenance and improvement
under their guidance. More info: upperhudsontrails.org.
About an hour west of our immediate
region sits an explosion on the scene that
is now in its fifth year, Wheelerville Trails.
The network is made possible through collaboration
with the Adirondack Foothills
Trails Alliance and the Town of Caroga.
It’s the brainchild of trail steward, Jeremy
Manning, and trail builders Eli Glesmann
and Justin Vesp.
Reflecting on how Wheelerville went
from nothing to a destination riding location
in less than three seasons, Jeremy
◀ Nice view from
summit of Brant
Lake Bike Park
with Darby.
Josh Clevenstine
said, “Wheelerville started out as an idea
that was hatched at a town board meeting
back in 2016. The Town of Caroga was trying
to decide what to do with a 118-acre
parcel of land it has owned since the early
1960s. We applied for and received some
DEC funding for a feasibility study and
received another DEC grant in 2019 which
we used to start construction.”
Jeremy and his crew knew our region
was lacking high speed gravity trails loaded
with big jumps, drops and berms.
Wanting his trails to be fast, aggressive
and gravity oriented he looked northwest
to the trails in Old Forge where he connected
with trail builders Eli and Justin.
“We partnered with AFTA and hired
many of the builders from Old Forge. At
this point,” Jeremy continued, “we have
about nine miles of trails which are mostly
downhill focused. Honestly, I really can’t
believe how successful it’s been and the
support we’ve received from the mountain
bike community. The next phase
we are working on is the connection of
Wheelerville to the downtown area of
Caroga, and the addition of more beginner
and intermediate terrain. We have
plans for about eight more miles of trails
over the next two years.”
Last summer saw Eli and his crew back
at Wheelerville cutting the miles Jeremy
mentioned above – the trails have an
aggressive feel that rewards the bold. The
faster you ride and the bigger you jump,
the more the trails make sense. Getting
to know a little more about Eli, he shared
some of his story and what he loves about
building in the Adirondacks. “I always
try to incorporate the natural features
the land has to offer,” said Eli, “which is
a big part of the reason Old Forge and
Wheelerville are so appealing. There’s no
lack of exciting terrain! I started building
trails in 2018. I knew there was demand for
trails in the Adirondacks. I’ve been lucky
to work with Old Forge and Wheelerville
to create successful trail systems.” More
info: wheelervilletrails.com.
In the greater High Peaks Region,
Barkeater Trails Alliance builds, maintains,
and advocates for a system of community
and backcountry trails for mountain
biking and cross-country ski touring.
BETA has been connecting and nurturing
community-based trail systems for 35
years, covering 125 miles. In 2011, they
began building mountain biking trails in
Wilmington, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake,
Elizabethtown and Keene.
The last couple of years, BETA has
partnered with professional trail builders
to open three new machine-built gravity
trails in Wilmington, Keene/Jay and Lake
Placid. This spring, at the East Branch
Community Trails in Keene, they unveiled
and named their new descent, flow and
enduro trails with fun for riders of all levels.
More info: betatrails.org.
It’s a great time to be a mountain biker
in Upstate New York. Thanks to many people,
we are blessed to have such a wide
variety of riding in our backyard. My call to
you, riding reader: give back. Reach out to
your local trail organization. Get involved
with SMBA, UHTA, AFTA, BETA or whatever
outfit stewards your region. I promise
you it’s worth it.
Josh Clevenstine is a truck driving
Adirondack folk musician and trail/
comm director for SMBA. When not
ripping around on his bike, you may find
him strumming his guitar at venues in
the Capital Region and Adirondacks.
For gig and streaming info, visit:
joshclevenstine.com.

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COMMUNITY
■ Laura and her late
husband Jeff Clark, often
co-race directed together,
enjoying their favorite sports
– Adk Canoe Classic in 2009
and snowshoe racing in
2024 (photo: Erin Fortin).
Traveling Backwards with
Adirondack Sports
By Laura Clark
This month is the 25th anniversary
of Adirondack Sports magazine’s
publication in June 2000. Glancing
backwards through the looking glass,
denim outfits were all the rage, geocaching
had just been born, Faith Hill’s
Breathe and Madonna’s Music topped
the charts, Putin had just been elected
(yes, it was that long ago), How the Grinch
Stole Christmas began its long reign as a
perennial top box office smash, and Rod
DeHaven and Deena Kastor were selected
as US Olympic hopefuls.
So… What were YOU doing? While
I can’t always remember what I ate for
supper the day before, founder/publisher
Darryl Caron reminded me that on that
particular Memorial Day weekend I was
hiking up Wright Peak and afterwards
penned the following note: “I picked up
a copy of your new magazine at Noon
Mark Diner in Keene Valley. Had I read it
beforehand, I would probably have picked
another mountain, since your News Briefs
said, “Avoid trails above 3,000 feet until
mid-June.” That was back in the earlier
days when info online was spotty at best
and outdoor websites were few and far
between. And so it began.
In the second issue, July 2000, Darryl
responded to my reader letter with an
editor’s note: Laura’s been recruited,
read her Trail Running article on page 8.
Thankfully, Darryl also sent along a copy
of that article, which I have no memory
of having written. I do remember my next
one for the August 2000 issue, however – a
blow-by-blow description of experiencing
the Battle of Saratoga from a foot-soldier’s
perspective by hiking along the Saratoga
National Battlefield’s Wilkinson Trail, still
one of my favorite spots to explore!
To my mind, it was that sense of
immediacy that formed the best feature
of the new Adirondack Sports magazine.
Before then, especially for someone like
me who was new to the area and was not
attuned to the “…if it’s the second weekend
of May, it must be time for Prospect
Mountain Road Race… mentality.” All
upcoming events, destinations and more
for multiple outdoor sports were listed
and described in full detail, with contact
information. And I did not have to join
multiple running clubs to partake, even
though I joined anyway to support them.
Sort of like having your own coach/personal
assistant, brought to life even more
by the Summer and Winter expos. The
only danger, was getting too greedy and
trying to explore every event and visiting
every destination out there. Nowadays,
such access seems like a given, but back
then it was huge.
Another factor in the success of
Adirondack Sports is its local and regional
appeal. We get to read about places we
may have hiked, families we may have
met, and athletes we may have encountered.
While armchair running is a fine
place to daydream. It does not always fit
into our busy lifestyles. There is nothing
like entering a local event and encountering
folks you already know – and meeting
interesting new people. True confessions:
For about 20 years, I have squirreled away
each month’s issue against
the possibility of running out
of things to do, places to go.
Finally realizing that each
month presents endless
new opportunities, I have
rejected the practicality of
an archeological treasure
hunt through my files, now
relying on the online back
issues: adksports.com. I
guess some things have
changed.
Best of all, Adirondack
Sports is about us and
how we continue to
expand our enjoyment of
Upstate New York and all
of the events and yearround
destinations it
has to offer. Who would
have guessed back then
that snowshoe running would become
a cheap alternative to risking life and
limb traversing icy roads, that triathlons
would move beyond an indoor pool and
offer many variations on the triple theme:
with skating, skiing, biking, and kayaking
real possibilities – and that tracking your
environmental footprint should be a component
we should all consider. We held
fast during Covid, thriving and evolving
outdoors despite, or because of, the many
restrictions we confronted, proving once
again that our love of nature, sport and
friendship was paramount.
For a publication to survive, it needs to
be relevant to its readers, and advertisers
too. Sometimes, I think I should work my
way through all those back issues and
write up a history of our brief moment in
time for those who come after us.
If you’d like to read the June 2000’s
premier issue and back issues for the past
15 years, visit: adksports.com/back-issues.
Cheers to traveling forwards with
Adirondack Sports!.
Laura Clark (snowshoegal133@
gmail.com) of Saratoga Springs is an
avid trail runner, ultramarathoner,
snowshoer and cross-country skier. She
is a children’s librarian at the Saratoga
Springs Public Library.

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ADIRONDACK DAY HIKES
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pine trees at Pine
Orchard in Wells.
Fred “Tree Man” Breglia/
Landis Arboretum
By Barbara McMartin
This article, selected by Barbara, was originally
published in our premier issue, June 2000.
The Adirondack region is a crazy quilt of patches
of public lands called the Forest Preserve that
are interspersed with private lands. The Forest
Preserve tracts are all very different, each one unique.
Those in the southern Adirondacks are full of many special
places for those who want a quiet walk through the
woods to contemplate the wonders of nature. Sure there
are a lot of walks with mountain views and a few waterfalls
with marked trails, and there are even more wonderful
destinations with no trails at all.
The Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, a huge chunk of state
land that stretches from NY Route 30 to Stony Creek, from
north of the Great Sacandaga Lake to NY Route 8 has few
hiking trails, but a lot of snowmobile trails that in summer
will lead you to more adventures than you can imagine.
The Wilcox Lake area is typical of the state’s wild forests:
roads penetrate its interior and private homes along many
of the boundary roads limit access. So it is a surprise to
find a trail that begins on private land where the owner not
only lets hiker’s park and walk, but he encourages them.
And the trail that starts in James Flater’s front yard leads
to one of my favorite places in the entire Adirondacks.
[Editor’s note: James Flater passed away in 2005].
Pine Orchard is a knoll with an unusual history. A
very old road that traversed the knoll dates back to the
early 19th century. Parts of the forest along the road
were logged a long time ago and, in fact, there are parts
Pine Orchard Trail.
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that today appear as if they never had been logged. For
a strange reason Pine Orchard was spared. Nature had
destroyed the forest on the knoll with a tremendous
windstorm like those we have experienced in the past
few years. These winds came from the hurricane of 1815
and they leveled the knoll. Pines reestablish best when
the soil has been disturbed and thus many pines sprouted
on the knoll. They were of course too small to attract early
lumbermen. Then nature dealt a second blow. Sometime,
when the trees here were fairly small, a blight hit. The trees
kept growing, but because the tops of many were gone, the
trees branched, making two or three trunks in a clump.
Now, lumbermen don’t want pines that do not have tall,
straight, single trunks. So they never cut these trees. They
probably would not have logged them anyway, because
sometime early in the 19th century this land became
Forest Preserve, meaning that no trees could ever be cut
there again.
So, this short walk will lead you to a stand of the largest
pines you will find in the southern Adirondacks. One tree
is so large that three people, arms outstretched, cannot
reach around it. Other trees are filling in among the old
pines. On the southern slopes you will find spruce trees
of enormous size for spruce (they never get much above
30 inches in diameter). On the knoll’s northern slopes you
will find magnificent hemlocks. Also interspersed among
the pines are large maples that came along after the pines
were big enough to shade them when they were young.
To find the trail, drive to Wells on Route 30 and just
before the road turns to cross the Sacandaga River, head
straight ahead on Griffen Road. Follow that road for 0.7-
mile and turn right on Windfall Road and follow it for just
over a mile to a fork. Take the right fork and follow it for
two miles. The dirt road narrows and climbs until you see
a sign at the side of the road “visitors parking.” Mr. Flater,
retired Colonie police chief, and his family have put that
there for walkers. Park and continue on the road, following
it across his front lawn until you reach state land.
Just beyond the state land boundary, a snowmobile trail
comes in on your right and the marked trail continues
generally northeast. The first 0.8-mile of trail is generally
downhill through young forest to a bridge, then the trail
winds through more mature forest to a second stream
crossing in another 0.6-mile. After the trail makes a sharp
bend to the northwest, it begins to climb the knoll.
You will find the tallest pines near the top of the knoll.
Walk a little farther along the trail to enjoy the forest but
turn around and walk back to your car. The continuing
route is a long walk all the way to Route 8, too much for a
short day outing. If you see a member of the Flater family,
stop and say “hello,” and “thank you” for letting the begin
the walk here. The beginning of the snowmobile trail in
Wells makes even this a much longer and less interesting
walk than many people would enjoy. Make sure you disturb
nothing and leave no trace of your presence on his
land or on state land.
The walk to cover the knoll and return is less than five
miles, quite easy, and should take under three hours.
But go slow enough to enjoy the forest, the understory of
spring flowers, and the quiet. You wont find much better
stand of forest in the Adirondacks that is so accessible.
Barbara McMartin (1931-2005) was an author of many
guides to the Adirondacks and several histories. If you
want more information on the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest,
consult the book Discover the Southeastern Adirondacks,
coauthored with Bill Ingersoll. To learn more about the
park, read her book Adirondack Park: A Wildlands
Quilt. Both are available at your local bookseller.

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RUNNING & WALKING
JUNE 2025 17
◀ Camp Saratoga Trail Run
Series at Wilton Wildlife
Preserve & Park.
Saratoga Stryders
▶ Freedom Mile finish on
parade route in Clifton Park
on July 4, 2023. Darryl Caron
Summer Racing
▶
Roads, Trails, and Fun
By Mona Kulkarni Caron
The summer racing calendar lightens up a bit in
July and August, which means you don’t have to
choose between multiple races on the same day
as often. You can do most of them! Check out these races
and training series for a fun summer of running and
walking.
HMRRC hosts the long-running Colonie Summer
Track Series at Colonie High School on Tuesday evenings
from July 1 through August 5. There are adult and
kids races, open to all ages and abilities, and the series of
six races is free for HMRRC members. The second event,
on July 8, features the Colonie Mile. For membership and
info, visit: hmrrc.com.
Starting in late June, the Saratoga Stryders host their
Camp Saratoga Trail Run Series every other Monday
from June 23 to August 18 at 6:15pm at Wilton Wildlife
Preserve & Park. It’s a fun, challenging 5K course and
open to runners and walkers of all abilities and paces.
The series is also an affordable family affair with low race
and series fees. Participants do not have to be members
of Saratoga Stryders but are encouraged to join. Register
early as DEC has limited it to 75 participants. Learn more:
saratogastryders.org.
Start your Fourth of July celebrations by running the
19th annual Firecracker 4 four-mile road race, on Friday,
July 4 at 9am, New York’s largest July 4th race. Parade
through downtown Broadway and the historic neighborhoods
of Saratoga Springs with 3,000 runners and walkers
– and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
The race has the best entertainment and support
along the way with live bands and musicians, music,
cheering spectators, water sprays, and popsicles on the
final stretch. There are team competitions, cash prizes,
and the popular Run Your Colors competition.
The kids can run too at the Sparkler Run (0.2 miles)
which begins at 8:15am behind the Saratoga Springs City
Center. It’s hosted by Building on Love, and all kids receive
a race medal, bib, swag and drinks.
If you’d like more training and camaraderie with other
runners, there’s a free Lead-Up Training Program offered
on Thursdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 9am from June 5 to
July 1. All abilities are welcome. These twice weekly workouts
are offered by Fleet Feet and ASICS with post-workout
hospitality. Locations vary so check out our Calendar
and the online race and registration: firecracker4.com.
The fifth annual Freedom Mile, is also on July 4th at
11:30am in Clifton Park, before the town’s Fourth of July
Parade. It’s just one mile! Run or walk through cheering
spectators lined up for the town parade, which begins
at noon. The route is from the Shenendehowa Central
School campus entrance on Route 146, left on Vischer
Ferry Road and a quick left into the Clifton Park Commons
for the finish. A cool car seat towel giveaway is guaranteed
to the first 100 registered.
Family discounts make this very affordable. A family
registration of four people from the same household can
register for $80 until 7/3 or $90 on race day. A family of
five in the same household can register for $90 until 7/3 or
$100 on race day. You can apply this discount when your
cart qualifies. Register: runsignup.com.
Both July 4th races are a great tradition for kicking off
the holiday. Register for one – or both (yes, a few people
run both) – before you head to the pool parties, backyard
barbeques and fireworks!
Silks & Satins 5K finish
near horse barns in Saratoga
Springs, 2023. Darryl Caron
Enjoy this flat, fast course while touring the beautiful
East Side of Saratoga Springs. The Silks & Satins 5K is
on Saturday, July 12, the first Saturday of Saratoga’s thoroughbred
horse racing season. The 5K starts and finishes
at the Fasig-Tipton Pavilion, near the Oklahoma training
track, so you can also watch horses working out. The early
start helps beat the heat, while taking runners and walkers
through residential neighborhoods of Saratoga Springs,
near the horse racing facilities.
Race proceeds benefit Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga,
a non-profit that supports second careers for retired racehorses
in leading safe and meaningful lives. These horses
improve the mental health and emotional wellness for
veterans, military, students and others through therapeutic
programming and the horse-human connection.
There are individual awards and team competition.
Shirts are guaranteed to all who register by 7/9. Register:
silksandsatins5k.com.
Also, on July 12, for something completely epic, it’s the
Whiteface Mountain Races. This is your opportunity to
be a part of the steepest trail race in the East. With several
different ways to suffer, the Whiteface Mountain Races are
the place to be for the most bang-for-your-buck for vertical
gain, flowy descents, and scenic vistas that’ll take your
breath away – if the race doesn’t already.
Staged from Whiteface Mountain Ski Area in
Wilmington, Saturday will open with the Marshak
Mountain Race. Entrants will have two options: a single
Alpine Circuit of 10K with roughly 3,800 feet of elevation
gain/loss, or the double 21K distance with roughly 7,600
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RUNNING & WALKING continued from 17
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feet of elevation gain/loss. The course cutoff time for the
21K is six hours and the requirement to clear the single
loop is two hours 40 minutes.
The afternoon will offer another round in the form
of the Ascent 4K race, a fairly direct steep shot from the
resort’s base to summit, gaining roughly 3,100 feet of elevation.
The course cutoff is 2 hours, 40 minutes, and participants
must clear the mid-mountain aid station at 1.2
miles in under 1:15.
Entrants can register for each race, or double up for
the combo in the form of the Vert Junky. Vertical gluttons
capable of pulling of two loops and setting off for a final
Ascent in the uphill race will have put in nearly 11,000 feet
of gain in the day. There is a one-mile Kids Klymb from the
top of the gondola to get the entire family involved as well.
Whether you’re a skier, a local, or a faraway vacationer,
this is your chance to experience this mountain like never
before. Learn more: rednewtracing.com.
To support a great cause, join the Wicklund Warriors
at the third annual Bad Blood 5K Run on Thursday, July
31 at 6pm at Siena College in Loudonville. This isn’t just
a race – it’s a chance to unite, have fun, and make a real
difference for families battling blood cancer. Race participation
helps reach the organization’s annual fundraising
goals, ensuring support where needed most.
The 5K course is new this year with a less slippery
route after braving Hurricane Debbie last year. The first
200 people to register receive the cool race shirt and each
bib includes a tear-off ticket for a free beer from Common
Roots Brewing. Gather your family, friends and coworkers
to form a team. Awards will be given for teams with
the most participants, most fundraising, best team spirit,
coolest shirt design – and walkers are welcome. Celebrate
afterwards at the family-friendly post-run festivities with
food, live music, ice cream, and inflatables. Go to: runsignup.com.
Come run or walk to help raise awareness and support
Sarcoma research at the Sarcoma Strong 5K Run &
Walk. This year’s course starts at the Administrative Lawn
at Saratoga Spa State Park on Saturday, August 9. T-shirts
are available for the first 300 registrants at the in-person
event. A virtual option is available to participate from anywhere
between August 8-10.
Sarcoma refers to a broad group of cancers that start in
the bones and soft tissues. Since 2015, Sarcoma Strong has
raised over $1,150,000 for research and to support families
with guidance and resources. Race events are also scheduled
at many other cities this summer and fall. Join the
Global Sarcoma Community and register to participate
in Saratoga Springs, another city, virtually or to donate.
Visit: sarcomastrong.com.
The 19th annual Landis Perennial Forest 5K is at
Landis Arboretum in Esperance on Saturday, August 9.
It’s a unique race through fields and forests, and walkers
are welcome. There’s also a team competition, age-based
pricing, and family/team. The Landis 5K is part of the
Route 20 Challenge series of races.
Landis is an arboretum and public garden incorporating
hundreds of acres in Schoharie and Montgomery
counties, with spectacular views of the surrounding valleys.
They have curated collections and gardens with 15
miles of hiking trails – or just relax in their peaceful Shanti-
Vun Meditation Garden. Go to: runsignup.com.
The 38th annual Run for the Roses will be held at
Grafton Lakes State Park in Grafton on Sunday, August
10. The 5K run begins at 9am followed by a Kids’ One-Mile
Fun Run at 10am. The course follows the Park Entrance
Road, continues along NY Route 2, around the Town Park,
and back into the park on Long Pond Road. The first half
of the course is downhill, with some uphill slopes on the
second half. The fun run begins in the main parking lot,
proceeds through the woods and along the beach.
▶ Run for the Roses at
Grafton, where you get
a rose! Dawn Cardillo
The wonderful event benefits the Grafton Community
Library, all runners and walkers receive a shirt and book,
and fun runners receive a ribbon and Stewart’s ice cream
card. Awards and refreshments are provided, and showers
are located near the finish line. The beautiful park offers
beach and picnic facilities along the lake, so plan on staying
for the afternoon! Register: runsignup.com.
HMRRC hosts the Tawasentha Cross Country 5K
Series at Tawasentha Park in Guilderland on three
Monday evenings, August 11, 18, and 25. The low-key,
family-friendly races are free for club members. The town
park is a jewel with easy-to-moderate trails that traverse
woods and along stream banks – a nice August getaway
with welcoming runners. For membership and info, visit:
hmrrc.com.
Enjoy these runs and you’ll be ready for the fall racing
season. See you out there!
Mona Kulkarni Caron (mona@adkports.com) is a race
director of the Good Karma 5K Run/Walk, mentor for
the Delightful Run for Women 5K Training Challenge,
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JUNE 2025 21
BICYCLING
▶ A view from the
Lake Colby causeway.
A Guide to the
Adirondack
Rail Trial
When the Adirondack Rail Trail
is completed this year, cyclists
will be able to ride 34 miles
on a virtually flat, mostly stone-dust trail
from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake, taking
in views of mountains, woods, streams,
and wetlands.
Even in its unfinished state, the trail
has been a big hit with bikers and hikers.
Given its wild setting and varied scenery,
it arguably is one of the best rail trails in
the country.
The stone-dust surface is firm enough
to accommodate road bikes. Gravel and
other bikes with slightly wider tires also
ride well. Class 1 e-bikes are allowed.
These have pedal-assist motors that cut
out at 20 mph. E-bikes that operate without
pedaling are prohibited.
The first 25 miles of the rail trail, from
Lake Placid to Floodwood Road, is already
open, and crews are working to extend the
trail about nine miles to Tupper Lake. The
last segment is expected to be finished in
late summer or early fall.
Although much of the trail passes
through wild areas, cyclists will have
opportunities to visit restaurants, breweries,
or shops along the way. There are
also many options for lodging or camping
along the way. In anticipation of the trail’s
completion, Adirondack Sports offers this
guide to cycling the Adirondack Rail Trail.
By Phil Brown
We’ve divided the trail into four sections
that start and end at major entry points.
Lake Placid to Saranac Lake – This
10-mile segment extends between the former
railroad depots in Lake Placid and Saranac
Lake. Those who cycle it in both directions
will find that it’s slightly easier going from
east to west, thanks to the gradient.
The Lake Placid depot, at the eastern
terminus, is now a history museum. The
Open Space Institute plans to build bathrooms,
a picnic area and a parking lot at
the museum.
There’s already a parking area just west
of the museum. If you park here, simply
cross Station Street to get on the rail trail.
▲ Cyclists cross the
Lake Clear outlet on the
Adirondack Rail Trail.
If you park at the museum, ride on Station
Street for two tenths of a mile to pick up
the trail. The mileage figures that follow
take the museum as the starting point..
Once on the rail trail, you soon cross
the Chubb River and then come to Old
Military Road – the only major road
crossing until Saranac Lake. Shortly, the
trail enters the state Forest Preserve, with
numerous views of wetlands, waterways,
and nearby peaks.
At 4.25 miles, you pass the clubhouse
and restaurant of the Saranac Lake Golf
Course. In another 0.7 miles, a dirt trail
on the right leads up a small hill to the
Meadowbrook State Campground. You can
◀ The rail trail crosses Lake
Colby on a 0.4-mile causeway
with views of nearby peaks.
Photos by Phil Brown
bike through the campground to the community
of Ray Brook, where you can find
several places to get food or drink, including
the Ray Brook Brewhouse, the first of
five breweries just off the rail trail. (There
are additional breweries in Lake Placid.)
At 7.4 miles, the trail reaches NY Route
86 on the outskirts of Saranac Lake. Use
caution when crossing this busy highway.
The next two miles of trail through the village
are paved, with six crossings of local
(and less-busy) roads.
At 8.0 miles, you come to a spur trail
on the left that leads in a short distance
to several businesses, including Aldi’s
supermarket and the Blue Line Brewery.
The turn is opposite a large beaver pond
with a view of McKenzie Mountain.
The trail crosses the Saranac
River at 9.45 miles and then comes to
Bloomingdale Avenue (NY Route 3). The
region’s newest brewery, the RiverTrail
Beerworks, is close by; turn right, then take
another right on Woodruff Street. Another
brew pub, Bitters & Bones, is located at the
end of Bloomingdale Avenue. There are
numerous other places to eat and drink
in the village as well as many lodgings.
The Saranac Lake depot, which has
been undergoing renovation, is reached at
See BICYCLING 23

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▼ Dave Cilley sells a
variety of outdoor supplies
at the Floodwood Outpost,
located along the rail trail.
Bike Shops and
Shuttle Services
The region has three full-service bike shops
that sell, rent, and repair bicycles.
■ High Peaks Cyclery – 2733 Main St.,
Lake Placid, 518-523-3764,
highpeakscyclery.com.
■ Placid Planet Bicycles – 2242 Saranac Ave.,
Lake Placid, 518-523-4128,
placidplanet.com.
▲ A cyclist rides past
McCauley Pond between
Saranac Lake and
Charlie's Inn.
■ Silver Birch Cycles – 77 Main St.,
Saranac Lake, 518-354-8497,
silverbirchcycles.com.
Bikes also can be rented at Bike Lake Placid,
Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters (adirondackoutfitters.com)
in Saranac Lake, Wiley’s
Flies in Ray Brook, and Sled & Spoke in Saranac
Lake. The latter two rent only e-bikes.
Bike Adirondacks (bikeadk.com), High Peaks
Cyclery, and St. Regis Canoe Outfitters
(canoeoutfitters.com) offer shuttle services for
cyclists who want to ride only one way on the
rail trail. ■
9.75 miles. The state owns the building and
is considering ways to use it in the future.
Saranac Lake to Lake Clear Junction
– This 6.0-mile section ends at Charlie’s
Inn near the midpoint of the rail trail.
Charlie’s is a restaurant and bar that also
offers rooms and campsites.
From the Saranac Lake depot, head
west on the trail. Within 0.35 miles, you
cross Cedar Street and Route 86 in quick
succession. Once you leave the village
behind, you won’t see any commercial
establishments until Charlie’s Inn.
There are only two more road crossings:
McMaster Road at 4.6 miles and NY Route
186 at 5.9 miles, just before Charlie’s.
Most of this section of the rail trail goes
through state Forest Preserve. One of the
scenic highlights is a 0.4-mile causeway
that crosses Lake Colby, affording views
of Scarface Mountain, Baker Mountain,
Mount Pisgah and other peaks. The causeway
has viewing platforms with benches.
It starts about a mile from the depot.
At 4.25 miles, after passing through a
deep forest, you come to a splendid view
of McCauley Pond. Most of the pond is privately
owned, but it has seen little development
and retains its wild character. Be
aware that turtles cross the trail in this area.
After crossing McMaster, you reenter
the Forest Preserve and pedal 1.3 miles to
Route 186. You’ll see Charlie’s on the right
soon after crossing the highway.
Lake Clear Junction to Floodwood
– This 9.6-mile stretch ends at the
Floodwood Outpost on Floodwood Road.
The Outpost sells snacks, sodas, maps,
guidebooks, and other outdoorsy stuff.
The only other commercial establishment
along the trail is Lake Clear Lodge, located
a half-mile west of Charlie’s Inn.
Heading west from Charlie’s, you
come to NY Route 30 in two-tenths of a
mile, the only major road crossing on the
way to Floodwood. The trail parallels the
south shore of Lake Clear, with views of St.
Regis Mountain, before crossing the outlet
at 1.8 miles.
At 3.2 miles, you pass the rail trail’s
Station Road parking area (just past the
state fish hatchery and maintenance
shop). At 3.35 miles, the trail crosses a dirt
road leading to Green Pond, where there
are several designated campsites. At 3.9
miles, you pass a gated woods road on the
left that leads to Rat Pond, where you can
find informal campsites.
Beyond Rat Pond, the trail forms the
southern boundary of the St. Regis Canoe
Area, which is similar to a Wilderness
Area. Two scenic highlights are Little
▲ The state is
rehabilitating the
Saranac Lake depot
to serve users of
the rail trail.
Rainbow Pond, reached at 4.9 miles, and
Turtle Pond, reached at 6.75 miles.
The Floodwood Outpost is at the trail’s
Floodwood Road crossing. If you pedal
east on the dirt road, you can find several
designated campsites (they are often
occupied in summer).
Floodwood Road to Tupper Lake
– You won’t find any amenities on the
final 8.5 miles. From Floodwood, the
trail heads south past Floodwood Pond,
Rollins Pond, and several large wetlands.
It crosses only one road; a dirt logging
road reached at 5.6 miles.
The state plans to build a spur
trail to the popular Rollins Pond State
Campground and the neighboring Fish
Creek Pond State Campground.
At 8.1 miles, the trail passes a large
parking area. Continue straight to the former
train depot on NY Route 3 in less than
a half-mile.
The depot is in downtown Tupper
Lake, also known as Faust (once an independent
village). There are several places
▲ Inside the former
depot at Charlie's Inn.
Photos by Phil Brown
in Faust to find food and drink, including
Raquette River Brewing, located a halfmile
west on Route 3.
Another option is to ride the Crossroads
of the Adirondacks trail to uptown Tupper
Lake, where there are more shops and
restaurants. This stone-dust trail leads to
the waterfront park on Raquette Pond.
From the park, take the paved trail along
the water to its end, then go up Cliff
Avenue two blocks to Park Street, reached
2.5 miles from the depot.
Phil Brown (adkeditor@icloud.com)
edited the Adirondack Explorer for 19
years and still writes for the nonprofit
newsmagazine. He also has written for
Adirondack Life, Bike Adirondacks,
The Alpinist, and other outlets. His
books include Adirondack Paddling: 65
Flatwater Adventures and Bob Marshall
in the Adirondacks.

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Mini-Tri Series start at Mirror
Lake Beach in Lake Placid.
Summer Triathlons
Variety of Distances and Formats
By Darryl Caron
If you’re looking for upcoming triathlons,
aquabikes, and duathlons, we
have an awesome variety of well-run
events in the Northeast for competition
and fun times.
The 41st annual High Peaks Cyclery
Mini-Tri Series has races for solo and
teams in Lake Placid every Monday evening
through August 11. It’s on the same
classic course of a 400yd swim in Mirror
Lake, a 12M bike around the River Road
loop, and a 3M out/back run on Mirror
Lake Drive and Mt Whitney Road. A local
favorite for those training and racing, each
week allows participants to measure their
progress. Visit: highpeakscyclery.com.
On Saturday, July 5, the Litchfield
Hills Triathlon has challenging Olympic
(1500m swim, 40K bike, 10K run) triathlon
and aquabike courses for individuals
and relay teams to enjoy the clean lake
and rural roads in scenic New Hartford,
Conn. Go to: coachmarkwilson.com.
The Delta Lake Triathlon is on Saturday,
July 12 at Delta Lake State Park near
Rome. It features sprint (750m swim, 11M
bike, 5K run) and Olympic (complete two
loops of each course) triathlon, aquabike
and team relay races. If you’re feeling
really ambitious, do the Delta Double
triathlon and aquabike – race the sprint
and get back to the starting line in time to
race the Olympic. Delta Lake is sold out,
but add yourself to the waitlist for both
distances, because to date everyone that
has been added, has been invited to race.
Visit: coachmarkwilson.com.
The 40th annual Vermont Sun Triathlon
Series continues from Branbury State
Park on Saturday, July 19. The Vermont
Sun Triathlon is a 600yd swim in Lake
Dunmore, 14M bike around the lake,
and 5K out/back run. For paddlers, try
the Branbury Classic Triathlon with a
1.5M canoe/kayak/SUP, 14M bike, and
5K run. Bring the family to enjoy the lake,
beach and mountain setting. Go to: vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
On Sunday, July 27, the Findley Lake
Triathlon Festival takes place two hours
south of Buffalo in a beautiful lakeside
community. It’s a sprint (750m swim,
14M bike, 5K run) and Olympic (two
laps of each course) triathlon and aquabike,
with no cut-off times. Or challenge
yourself with the Double Findley – do the
sprint and Olympic tri or aquabike. Relay
teams can do the sprint and Olympic. Visit:
coachmarkwilson.com.
The Cassadaga Kids Triathlon is in
Cassadaga, one hour south of Buffalo, on
See MULTISPORT 27
◀ Team Love Strong’s
Abigail, Media,
and Sam Caron of
Saratoga Springs at
Vermont Sun’s 2024
Branbury Classic.
Darryl Caron
◀ Transition area preparations
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Saturday, August 9. The 100m swim, 3M
bike, and 1M run is for ages four-15. Visit:
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The Vermont Sun Triathlon Series
concludes at Branbury State Park on Sunday,
August 17. The Vermont Sun Triathlon
has a sprint 600yd swim, 14M bike,
and 3.1M run. The Lake Dunmore Triathlon
has an Olympic 0.9M swim, 28M
bike, and 6.2M run. Both have team and
aquabike options. Visit: vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
This 25th anniversary Crystal Lake
Triathlon is in Averill Park on Saturday,
August 16. It’s hosted by the Capital District
Triathlon Club with great volunteer
support. It’s one of the most scenic
races in the area with a 0.5M swim in
Crystal Lake, 18M challenging out/back
bike, and a mostly flat 3M run around
the lake. It’s popular with new and experienced
racers, it’s open to solo and
teams, and there’s an aquabike option.
Capital Region athletes can preview the
course at CDTC’s Tuesday Night Summer
Training Series. Register by 7/15 to
save money and for awesome swag! Visit:
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The 13th annual Peasantman Steel
Distance Triathlon at Indian Pines Park
in Penn Yan on Sunday, August 17. The
‘steel distances’ are slightly longer than
traditional races due to a longer bike
course. With 11 races to choose from,
including relays, duathlons and aquathon,
there’s a steel distance for you:
full (144.6M), half (72.3M), intermediate
(36.6M), sprint (17.6M). The Peasantman
full steel distance triathlon, aquabike,
and duathlon are USA Triathlon’s
2025 Ultra-Distance National Championships.
The race also made Triathlete
magazine’s list of “Best Iron Distance
Races in North America” in 2023. Visit:
firstknightracing.com.
The sixth annual CassadagaMan will
be held on Saturday, August 30 in Cassadaga,
a beautiful setting that’s an hour south
of Buffalo. The long course is a challenge
you won’t soon forget, with a 1.2M swim,
56M bike, and 13.1M run. There’s also an
intermediate race, with 1.2M swim, 28M
bike, and 6M run. The long distance race
has similar elevations to the courses in
Lake Placid, with aquabike options, relay
teams, and no cut-off times. This fabulous
race also has a catered meal, Southern
Tier beer garden, music, and swag. Visit:
coachmarkwilson.com.
The Alpha Win Lake George Triathlon
is on Saturday-Sunday, August 30-
31. Based at Battlefield Park, near Million
Dollar Beach, in the village of Lake
George, it’s a fun, competitive weekend
with great views throughout the course.
This year’s race is the USA Triathlon’s
2025 New York State Championships for
age groups, high schools, and clubs. On
Saturday, the long course is a 1.2M swim,
56M bike, and 13.1M run. The festival
has a family-friendly atmosphere, with
a Saturday early dinner cruise on a Lake
George Steamboat. On Sunday, there are
Sprint (750m swim, 12.4M bike, 5K run)
and Olympic (1500m swim, 24.8M bike,
10K run) distances, including the New
England Collegiate Triathlon Conference
race. The weekend has duathlon,
aquabike and team options.
Visit: alpha.win.
Join the 48th annual
Josh Billings Run-
Aground Triathlon on
Sunday, Sept. 14. It’s the
oldest paddle triathlon in
the world and there are 45
categories for teams and
ironpersons. About 400 bikers
start in Great Barrington,
Mass. and race 27M on backcountry
rolling hills through
the Berkshires to Stockbridge,
where they hand off their wristband
to paddlers waiting at
Stockbridge Bowl. Canoeists,
kayakers and SUPers sprint 5M
around the lake ending at Camp
Mah-Kee-Nac, where the wristband is
tossed to runners waiting on the beach.
Runners go 10K around the lake and finish
back at the iconic Main Gate of Tanglewood
– a return to tradition, where
thousands cheer on the finishers. The
after party and awards, “The Bash” will
also be hosted at Tanglewood with food/
drink, live music, and a kids fun run.
Need a teammate? The Josh ‘Matchmaker’
will help put teams together. Proceeds
benefit the Berkshire United Way. Visit:
joshbillings.com.
Also on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Saugerties
Triathlon, you can race in Alpha
Win’s hometown. The swim is from the
Waterside Spa at Diamond Mills, then
once you surpass the hill near the starting
line and transition, you can enjoy a rolling
bike ride, and flat run course in this
quiet yet lively town. Distances include
a long course, Olympic, sprint and open
races. Visit: alpha.win.
The second annual Knight’s Fury
Duathlon will be held on Saturday, Sept.
27 at Mendon Ponds Park in Honeoye
Falls. There are two distance options,
the Formulae Unum with 2M run, 10M
▶ Enjoying River
Road in Warrensburg
at the 2024 Lake
George Triathlon.
Alpha Win
◀ Traffic cone
turnaround by Joseph
Ciecierega at the
2025 Keuka Lake Tri.
First Knight Racing
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▼ Paddling team in
Stockbridge Bowl
at the Josh Billings
RunAground Triathlon
in Lenox, MA.
bike, 2M run, 10M bike, 2M run, and the
Super Fury with 2M run, 10M bike, 2M
run. Brought to you by the “Peasantman”
team. Visit: firstknightracing.com.
If you’re ready for a great day, do the
Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon at
Riverview Orchards in Rexford on Sunday,
Oct. 19. The fall event consists of a
2M run, 12M bike, 2M run along the scenic
route of the Mohawk Towpath Scenic
Byway in Clifton Park. It’s open to individuals
and teams, and proceeds support
Friends of the Mohawk Towpath Scenic
Byway. Visit: trisignup.com.

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ATHLETE PROFILE
Andy Gilpin
Residence: Alplaus
▲ Samantha Bailey /
samanthabaileyphotography.com ▶
By Meg Wert
As Mahatma Gandhi reminds us, “The
best way to find yourself is to lose
yourself in the service of others.” These
simple words hold immense weight
when looking at one person, one group,
or what one community can do when
they set their sights on a greater purpose.
Andy Gilpin demonstrates this every
day. As a resident of the Capital Region
area for decades, Andy has been an
avid outdoor enthusiast, taking lessons
learned from his life as an athlete, and
has applied them to every endeavor as a
passionate advocate for helping others.
Growing up, Andy was surrounded by
sports. His father coached football and
tennis for the local high school, and he
started at a young age playing baseball,
football, basketball, and tennis, but his
true passion awakened a bit down the
road. “I didn’t really appreciate the role
athletics played in my life until I found
rock climbing and triathlons. Once I
started climbing and training for triathlons,
I discovered a whole new side of
myself I never knew. The focus required
for training was life-changing, and the
harder I worked, the stronger I got and
Hometown: Hanover, Pa.
Primary Sports: Rock Climbing,
Ice Climbing, Mountaineering
Occupation: Executive Director,
CAPTAIN Community Human
Services
Family: Partner, Danette Capron
and children, Degan (14)
and Kylie Capron (12)
Age: 54
Favorite Quote: “Be the change
you wish to see in the world” –
Mahatma Gandhi
experienced amazing results. Climbing
and mountaineering took me to the most
beautiful places around the country and
even to Europe. I would have never experienced
those amazing adventures without
climbing.”
In 2001, with the help of his friend
and climbing partner, Andy moved to
the Capital Region to become the owner/
operator of Electric City Rock Gym in
Schenectady. “The community that
formed around and within the climbing
gym was incredibly special and supportive.
The gym brought people together,
created numerous adventures, had a lot
of fun, and brought so many people to
the wonderful sport of rock climbing. The
best thing that came out of the gym was
the community that was formed.”
In 2010, Andy was introduced to a local
organization called CAPTAIN Community
Human Services. A friend of his needed
some help with the annual Gala: An
Unbridled Affair. Here, he helped support
the planning and organizing of this event,
which, each year, honors members of the
community who have made a difference
and raises funds for all of the ongoing work.
Feeling a real resonance with the
people, the work, and the community
CAPTAIN CHS supported, Andy welcomed
change by taking a full-time position
at the Runaway and Homeless Youth
Emergency Shelter for CAPTAIN CHS.
Since then, his commitment and journey
with this organization have included adding
responsibilities and changing roles,
as he now holds the position of executive
director. “I fell in love with the mission,
purpose, and the people who were a part
of this great organization, and I’ve been
here for 14 years.”
CAPTAIN Community Human
Services, which runs out of Saratoga
County, provides support for over 30 programs
and services that make a difference
in the lives of residents today. The main
areas of focus are homelessness, hunger,
economic crisis, and community support.
Their website, provides extensive information
on supporting needs and volunteering
opportunities: captaincares.org.
In 2015, while giving a presentation
on behalf of CAPTAIN CHS at the Family
Counseling Center (which is another
human services agency), Andy met his
partner, Danette Capron. “We started
dating six months later and never stopped

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loving each other since then.” As he was
recalling memories, this one stood out.
“We did our first winter hike up Buck
Mountain near Lake George. I was an avid
outdoor enthusiast, especially in winter,
and she was an avid hiker. I introduced
her to winter hiking, and we had a magical
time on a beautiful winter day with a light
coating of snow on everything. It was a
great day all around, and I remember saying
that I could see myself spending the
rest of my life with Danette.”
Today, Andy, his partner Danette, step
kids, Degan, and Kylie share their home
with their two dogs, Max and Bo. “Max is
a Jack Russell terrier and Bo is a German
shorthair pointer, Australian Sheppard,
and Greyhound.” Andy’s parents still live
in Hanover, Pa., and his brother and family
live near Boston.
Degan has been doing sports since he
was seven years old and currently plays
modified baseball, basketball, and football
for Niskayuna. Kylie, as well as Danette,
are artists and incredibly creative. They
all live in Alplaus, but as Andy clarifies,
“We actually live right on the county line
between Saratoga and Schenectady, and
part of my property is in Clifton Park.”
Here, they keep involved in the
Trip to Switzerland in 2015
to ski the Haute Route. ▼
Alplaus Residents Association, the
Alplaus Runaround 5K, and the Alplaus
Fire Company. “I enjoy volunteer work. I
volunteer for the Alplaus Residents
Association, serve as a fire commissioner
for the Alplaus Fire Department, and
serve as a board member for the Coalition
for Homeless Youth.”
Andy thrives in community. He also
thrives while being in service, bringing
strength and compassion to every
part of his path. Having grown up in
Pennsylvania and getting his bachelor’s
degree in political science from Indiana
University of Pennsylvania, he has always
been an avid outdoor enthusiast. He loved
rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering,
flyfishing, mountain biking, kayaking,
skiing, hiking, and golfing. He was also a
runner and found himself coming up to
the Capital Region several times a year to
enjoy the area and all that the Adirondacks
had to offer.
It was in 2022 that Andy was thrown a
curve. He started noticing issues with his
speech, and in October, he was diagnosed
with the onset of Bulbar Guset ALS. “It has
taken me a while to acknowledge the diagnosis
as I’ve had conflicting opinions for
some time, but I can’t deny the way it is
affecting me, my voice, and other physical
aspects of my body and movement. ”
As he continued to share, “Amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, ALS, is a progressive
neurodegenerative disease that affects
the nervous system and nerve cells in the
brain and spinal cord. ALS causes loss of
muscle control. The disease gets worse
over time and is typically fatal. The cause
of ALS is unknown, and currently, there
is no cure.”
When asked about treatment and
what he had learned, he continued on.
“I have been going to St. Peter’s Regional
ALS Center for a few months and learning
more about the disease, its progression,
and how to manage it. I’m hopeful with
what they are telling me, and there are a
variety of forms of the disease. They have
several patients who have been with them
for over 10 years and are still doing well
with daily activities, so I’m hopeful. ALS
affects the physical aspects of an individual,
but not their mental faculties. I’m
grateful for this and feel that I’m still as
mentally engaged as I’ve always been.”
“ALS has helped me grow in a lot of
new ways; teaching me patience, grace,
humility, and being open and willing to
ask for help.” As Andy continues getting
up, being in a family, volunteering in the
community, and going to work each day,
fulfilling his role as executive director of
CAPTAIN CHS, he chooses to show up to
life with resilience, strength, service, and
compassion.
When asked what attributes helped
him to be a thriving athlete, and what
aspects of the athlete he uses in how he
lives now? Andy shared, “Although I’m
not much of an athlete anymore, when
I was athletic and pursuing my passion
of rock climbing, mountaineering, and
doing triathlons, determination played
a huge role. Having a singular focus on
seeing the activity through and being
determined to finish what I started was
what helped me succeed and reach my
goals. A lot of those same traits translate
to my daily life. At work, I’ve had the great
fortune to work for an amazing nonprofit
at CAPTAIN Community Human Services
and surrounded by amazing people who
support me in my goals. I need the focus
and determination I learned as an athlete
to deal with the new everyday challenges
of ALS. A lot of days I want to give
up, but I know I need to keep pushing
through. Having the background of an
athlete has helped me find the strength
and courage to overcome the challenges.”
As he ruminated, Andy went on. “For
sure, grit and determination carry over,
but the most important thing is having a
strong will and heart. My family is what
drives me every day. Not only do they provide
me with incredible support, but I also
wouldn’t be able to be working or doing as
much as I’m able to without them. They
are my inspiration and what motivates me
to do my best.”
We ended with this question: Fitness
makes a great athlete, but what makes a
great human? Can you share some of your
insights? “Tough question, but the best
humans have compassion, kindness for
their fellow humans, and treat everyone
with dignity and respect. We all have one
life, and we should do our very best to live
it to the fullest and leave the world a better
place through meaningful actions, and
live intentionally.”
Meg Wert is a writer for several
publications and a healing practitioner
who supports wellness in mind, body,
and spirit. She offers shamanic energy
medicine, self-growth coaching, and
guided meditations. A mom of three,
she’s also a master gardener, hiker,
and animal lover who loves cooking,
learning, laughing, and traveling.

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Saturday
August 9
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(74/52/27M) with challenging
climbs in the Great Northern
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BICYCLING: ROAD & OFF-ROAD
ONGOING
Fr-Su Rick’s Outpost at Gurney Lane & Rush Pond. Trailside
bike shop w/rentals, service & more. Gurney Lane &
Rush Pond MTB Parks, Queensbury. ricksbikeshop.com.
Daily Lift Served Mountain Biking. 7/7-8/31. 25 DH/XC
trails for intermediate & advanced riders. Bring bike
or rent w/gear. West Mountain, Queensbury. Reserve:
westmountain.com.
Sun Chasm Riders Summer MTB Race Series. 6/15, 7/13,
8/17, 9/14. Ausable Chasm, Keeseville. bikereg.com.
Thu Adirondack Rail Trail: Brewery Tour Rides. 7/10, 17; 8/7,
21; 9/4, 18. 11.5M. 1pm. Lake Placid. bikeadk.com.
JUNE
19 BMX Racing League: Beginner-Only Open House. 5:30-
7:30pm. Kids 3-17 & adults too. Discover the thrill
in a free, fun, friendly environment. Tri-City BMX,
Rotterdam. Register: tri-citybmx.org.
21 Adirondack Rail Trail: Community Day. 1-30M rides.
Stewardship Projects: 10am-12pm. Riding: 9am-4pm.
Party: 4-7pm. Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Tupper Lake.
bikeadk.com.
21 Saratoga 400K Brevet Ride. 4am. Adirondack Ultra Bike
Shop, Schuylerville. adkultracycling.com.
21-22 Ride for Mental Health. 14M, 25M, 50M, 100M. Ulster
County Fairgrounds, New Paltz. bikereg.com.
22 Bikeatoga Slow Roll. 11am. High Rock Park, Saratoga
Springs. bikeatoga.org.
22 Stewart Forest Frenzy MTB Race. NYS MTB Series.
Stewart Forest, Montgomery. bikereg.com.
22 Empire Gravel Ride. 95M/70M/125M. 7am. Fahnestock
State Park, East Fishkill. bikereg.com.
26 Beers, Bikes & Barges. Guided bike tour w/a drink.
Empire State Trail, Fairport. eriecanalmuseum.org.
27-29 Bike ADK: Spring Women’s Weekend. Sold out; waitlist
open. Registration open: Fall Women’s Weekend,
Schroon Lake, 9/26-28. Voco, Saranac Lake. bikeadk.com.
27-29 Farm to Fork Fitness: Cherry Festival Weekend Getaway.
Guided rides, lunch, farm stops, dinner, bike jersey.
Traverse City, MI. farmtoforkfondo.com.
28 Vermont Gran Fondo. 80M, 40M, 109M, 150M. Mt.
Abraham Union HS, Bristol, VT. bikereg.com.
28 Pedal2Pints. 60M/50M/25M. 9:30am. Northfield, MA.
bikereg.com.
29 Rapid River Fondo Road Rides. 62M 9am. 48M 9:30am,
33M 10am. All welcome. Rest stop: The Hub, Brant
Lake. Adk Multi-Sport Club. New start/finish location:
Bandstand Brew Works, Warrensburg. bikereg.com.
29 24th NY Capital Region Road Race. Also: NYSBRA road
race championship. CBRC. RCS High School, Ravena.
bikereg.com.
JULY
8 West River Road Time Trial. 10M & 20K. 6:30pm. Adk Multi-
Sport Club. West River Rd, Fort Edward. bikereg.com.
10 Beers, Bikes & Barges. Guided bike tour w/a drink.
Empire State Trail, Oneida. eriecanalmuseum.org.
12 North Winds Gravel Classic. A Tug Hill wilderness race
and recreational ride with 60M and 30M options, with
glimpses of wind farms. Adk Foothills Cycling Club.
Frederick Farm, Rodman. bikereg.com.
12 Race the Farm MTB Race. NYS MTB Series. Tilden Hill
Farm, Verona. bikereg.com
12-20 Cycle the Erie Canal. Celebrate the bicentennial of the
historic canal out on the trail. 400M fully-supported
tour in eight days. Buffalo to Albany. ptny.org.
13 Ride for the River. 20-40M: short & long routes, lunch,
party. Also: Sat, 7/12 Tailgater Ride. Bike ADK.
Wilmington. bikereg.com.
13 14th JAM Grand Fundo. 30M/53M/76M gravel rides thru
scenic Pioneer Valley w/BBQ & family-friendly events.
Good riding, food & cause. Cummington Fairgrounds,
Cummington, MA. jamcycling.org.
13 Farm to Fork: Champlain Islands Fondo. 60M. Also:
Champlain Islands Weekend Getaway, 7/11-13. South
Hero, VT. farmtoforkfitness.com.
20 Pedal for Presents. 10am. 46M road bike ride to support
law enforcement & honor fallen officers. Memorial
tribute, post-ride celebration & picnic. Elm Avenue
Park, Delmar. opsantasled.org.
20 Helderberg Cliffhanger MTB Race: NYS MTB Series. CBRC.
Thacher State Park, Voorheesville. bikereg.com.
20-28 Tandem Bike Tour. Gear-To-Go Tandems. French
Canada Spas & Chocolate, Quebec. gtgtandems.com.
24 Cole’s Woods MTB Race Series. 6pm. Also: Kids Fun
Race. 2-6M options. Series: 7/31, 8/7, 8/7. Free.
Glens Falls YMCA at Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls.
friendsofcoleswoods.org.
24 Beers, Bikes & Barges. Guided bike tour w/a drink.
Empire State Trail, Fairport. eriecanalmuseum.org.
25-27 Farm to Fork: Cape Cod Weekend Getaway. Brewster,
MA. farmtoforkfitness.com.
22-26 Bon Ton Roulet. 30-50M/day or 50-100M/day. Bike tour
through Finger Lakes. Hobart & William Smith Colleges,
Geneva. auburnymca.org.
26-27 The Hardcore 24. 24 hours. Ontario County Park,
Naples. bikereg.com.
26-8/2 Empire State Ride to End Cancer. Seven-day, 500M
cycling adventure to raise funds to fuel cancer research.
Fully supported. Roswell Park Cancer Institute. New
York City to Niagara Falls. empirestateride.com.
31 Cole’s Woods MTB Race Series. 6pm. Also: Kids Fun
Race. 2-6M options. Series: 7/31, 8/7, 8/7. Free.
Glens Falls YMCA at Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls.
friendsofcoleswoods.org.
AUGUST
1-3 The Weekender at Paul Smith’s College. 20-50M rides,
lakefront lodging & fun. Bike ADK. Paul Smith’s
College, Paul Smiths. bikeadk.com.
2-3 Churney Gurney Mtn Bike & Trail Running Races. Sat: 5M
Trail Running Race & Timed MTB Downhill Race. Sun:
MTB Races & Free kids MTB race. Gurney Lane MTB Park,
Queensbury. Run: runsignup.com. Bike: bikereg.com.
4-9 Cycle the Hudson Valley. Highlighting communities,
culture & scenic landscape. 400M fully-supported tour
in five days. Albany to NYC. ptny.org.
7 Cole’s Woods MTB Race Series. 6pm. Also: Kids Fun
Race. 2-6M options. Series: 7/31, 8/7, 8/7. Free.
Glens Falls YMCA at Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls.
friendsofcoleswoods.org.
7 Beers, Bikes & Barges. Guided bike tour w/a drink.
Empire State Trail, Weedsport. eriecanalmuseum.org.
8-10 Farm to Fork: Coastal Maine Weekend Getaway. Freeport,
ME. farmtoforkfitness.com.
8-10 Montreal Double-Double. 400M road ride. Sat: rest day.
Adirondack Ultra Bike Shop. Schuylerville to Montreal
to Schuylerville. adkultracycling.com.
9 18th Tour of the Catskills. 74M/52M/27M road rides w/
after party. Tannersville. anthemsportstours.com.
10 22nd Chrissy’s Memorial Bike Ride. River & lakes scenic
road rides w/lunch. 40M: 9am. 25M: 9:30am. 15M:
10am. The Hub, Brant Lake. bikereg.com.
10-13 Great Camp Sagamore: Gravel Experience. 20-25M/day,
lodging, meals, canoe, hike. Also: 9/7-10. Great Camp
Sagamore, Raquette Lake. bikeadk.com.
10-24 Erie Canal Trail Bike Tour. 400M in 7 days. Buffalo to
Albany. adkultracycling.com.
12 West River Road Time Trial. 10M & 20K. 6:30pm. Adk Multi-
Sport Club. West River Rd, Fort Edward. bikereg.com.
14 Cole’s Woods MTB Race Series. 6pm. Also: Kids Fun
Race. 2-6M options. Series: 7/31, 8/7, 8/7. Free.
Glens Falls YMCA at Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls.
friendsofcoleswoods.org.
16 North Creek 4-6er Marathon MTB Race Endurance Fest.
4 & 6 hour races. Solo & teams. Ski Bowl Trails, North
Creek. unifycyclingny.com.
16-24 Tandem Bike Tour. Gear-To-Go Tandems. Thousand
Islands Region. gtgtandems.com.
21 Beers, Bikes & Barges. Guided bike tour w/a drink.
Empire State Trail, Troy. eriecanalmuseum.org.
23 25th Pat Stratton Ride. 100M/50M/25M road routes.
Raffle, cookout, music, tasty homemade pies. Mt Pisgah
Recreation Center, Saranac Lake. bikeadk.com.
23 Farm to Fork: Pennsylvania Dutch Fondo. 55-62M. Also,
Weekend Getaway, 8/22-24. Lancaster County, PA.
farmtoforkfitness.com.
23 Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder. Spectacular 45 & 15M
rides. 11am. Meal, beer, fun. Butternuts Beer & Ale, New
Lisbon. bikereg.com.
23-24 4th Wheelerville Bike Festival. Rides, DH race,
jump jam, clinics. Wheelerville Trails, Caroga Lake.
wheelervilletrails.com.
29-30 Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival. BETA & Bike ADK.
Preston Field, Wilmington. bikeadk.com.
SEPTEMBER
7-10 Great Camp Sagamore: Gravel Experience. 20-25M/day,
lodging, meals, canoe, hike, more. Bike ADK. Great
Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. bikeadk.com.
12-14 Farm to Fork: Finger Lakes Weekend Getaway.
Scenic road rides, farm stops & dinner. Ithaca.
farmtoforkfitness.com.
13 Prospect Mountain Hill Climb. 9am. 5M on paved road.
Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, Lake
George. unifycyclingny.com.
14 Handlebarley Gravel Weekend. 20-40M/day, lunch, beer,
music. Also: Sat, 9/13: rides, make it a weekend. Bike
ADK. Paradox Brewery, North Hudson. bikeadk.com.
15-18 Erie Canal Trail Bike Tour. 400M in 4 days. Buffalo to
Albany. adkultracycling.com.
18 Beers, Bikes & Barges. Guided 7M tour along Empire
State & Champlain Canalway trails: historic old
junction locks, Canal St Marketplace, Old Champlain
Canal, Feeder Canal five combination locks. Beer
at Slickfin Brewing. Evergreen Bicycle Works, Fort
Edward. eriecanalmuseum.org.
19 Albany Ride for Missing Children. 100M Saratoga Co ride
w/stops at local schools for safety, honoring families &
law. SSYMCA, Clifton Park. albanyrfmc.org.
20-27 Farm to Fork: Taste of Italy Bike Tour. Piedmont &
Lombardy, Italy. farmtoforkfitness.com.
21 Bike the Barns. 25-35M. 9:30am. Farm tour, supported
ride, post-ride lunch & party. Bike ADK. Westport.
bikeadk.com.
26-28 Bike ADK: Adirondack Women’s Weekend. Lodge at
Schroon Lake, Schroon Lake. bikeadk.com.
27 12th Harry Elkes Ride. 9am. 15M, 32M or 50M road or
18M gravel. Fundraiser for Adk Cycling Advocates. The
Hub, Brant Lake. bikereg.com.
27-10/4 Farm to Fork: Taste of Italy Bike Tour: Tuscany &
Umbria, Italy. farmtoforkfitness.com.
OCTOBER
3-5 UCI Mountain Bike World Series. Top pro racers
in XC short track, XC Olympic, downhill. Mt Van
Hoevenberg, Lake Placid & Whiteface, Wilmington.
mtvanhoevenberg.com.
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32 Adirondack Sports
North Creek 4-6er
Saturday, August 16
Ski Bowl Trails, North Creek
Marathon Mountain Bike Race & Endurance Festival
4 & 6 Hour Races – Solo & Teams
Launch event! becks TAVERN
Fri, Aug 15
Pre-register, pre-ride and/or
eat, drink, music, yurt
US. TOGETHER. BY BIKE.
Info/Reg: UnifyCyclingNY.COM
Also: Prospect Mtn Hill Climb, Sept 14
Branbury State Park
on Lake Dunmore
A pristine place to race with
beautiful courses in nearby
central Vermont
Vermont Sun Triathlon
(600yd swim, 14M bike, 3.1M run)
– June 21, July 19, Aug. 17
Lake Dunmore Triathlon
(0.9M swim, 28M bike, 6.2M run)
– June 21, Aug. 17
Branbury Classic
(1.5M canoe/kayak/sup, 14M bike,
3.1M run) – July 19
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July 19 races:
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4 5th Great North: Battenkill Valley. 75/55/20 gravel
grinder & 25M paved option in Battenkill Valley of NY/
VT. Argyle. anthembiketours.com.
4-11 Farm to Fork: Taste of Italy Bike Tour: Puglia & Amalfi
Coast, Italy. farmtoforkfitness.com.
11-12 Saratoga Foliage Ride. 30/50/70M road rides, lunch &
social gatherings. A Bikeatoga event. Saratoga Springs.
bikeatoga.org.
12 Farm to Fork: Berkshires Fondo. Also: Berkshires
Weekend Getaway, 10/10-12. Pittsfield, MA.
farmtoforkfitness.com.
17-19 Farm to Fork: Outer Banks Weekend Getaway. Kitty
Hawk, NC. farmtoforkfitness.com.
25 Haunted Hundred Overnight Century. 6pm. 104M.
Adirondack Ultra Bike Shop, Schuylerville.
adkultracycling.com.
NOVEMBER
9 Canals & Lakes Century. 8am. 105M & 27M road
rides. Adirondack Ultra Bike Shop, Schuylerville.
adkultracycling.com.
DECEMBER
21 Shortest Day Century. 7am. 105/57/28M road
rides. Adirondack Ultra Bike Shop, Schuylerville.
adkultracycling.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.
HIKING, CLIMBING & EDUCATION
ONGOING
Daily “Centennial of the First 46ers” New Exhibit. Free entry
to 46ers this season. Adirondack History Museum,
Elizabethtown. adkhistorymuseum.org.
JUNE
21 Paint the Peaks Purple: Part of The Longest Day. Hike to
fight Alzheimer’s disease fundraiser, held on/around
summer solstice, 6/20 to honor those impacted. Hike/
walk any Adk or NENY peak/trail – child & dog friendly
– to summit, raise awareness & funds to advance
care, support, research by Alzheimer’s Association to
provide free local programs. alz.org/tld.
25-27 ADK High Peaks Backpacking: Seward Range. 7:30am.
Caravan Meeting Spot for Seward Range, Coreys. adk.org.
30 High Peaks Hike: Tabletop. 8:30am-5pm. ADK Heart
Lake Program Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
JULY
2-4 High Peaks Backpacking: Skylight & Gray. 10am. ADK
Heart Lake Program Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
5 LGLC Hike-A-Thon. Hiking & paddling. Free after party,
Bolton Landing Brewing: 11:30am-3pm w/food trucks,
live music, lawn games, kids activities. Lake George.
lakegeorgehikeathon.org.
5 Rock Talk on the Trail. 1-3pm. ADK Cascade Welcome
Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
18 Friday Night Hike. 8:30–9:30pm. ADK Heart Lake
Program Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
AUGUST
1-3 2025 CrossFit Games. Elite athletes & fans celebrate sport,
health & community. MVP Arena, Albany. games.crossfit.com.
24 Outdoor Leadership 101. 9am-4pm. ADK Cascade
Welcome Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
28 The Mountain Climbers: Bob, Herb & George, The First
46ers.” Lecture by Sharp Swan. Adirondack History
Museum, Elizabethtown. adkhistorymuseum.org.
MULTISPORT & SWIMMING
ONGOING
Daily Goldfish Swim School. Jump Start Clinics & lessons for
kids: 4mos to 12yrs. Free trail lessons. Colonie & Clifton
Park. goldfishswimschool.com.
Daily Lake George Virtual 32M Swim. 6/22-8/16. Challenge to
complete in any body of water. lakegeorgeswim.com.
JUNE
21 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 8:30am. 600yd swim, 14M bike,
5K run. USAT VT Champs. Branbury State Park, Lake
Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
21 Lake Dunmore Triathlon. 8am. 0.9M swim, 28M bike,
10K run. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT.
vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
22 Stissing Triathlon. 8am. 750m swim, 12.6M bike, 3.3M
run. Sprint, relay & aquabike. Save 12%: ADK25.
Stissing Pond, Pine Plains. coachmarkwilson.com.
23 41st High Peaks Cyclery Mini-Tri Series. Mon: 6/23-8/11.
6:30pm. 400yd swim, 12M bike, 3M run. Mirror Lake
beach, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.
24 CDTC: Summer Training. 6pm. 0.5M swim, 18M bike,
3M run on Crystal Lake Tri (8/16) course. Crystal Cove,
Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.
28 43rd Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon. 8am. Tinman: 1.2M
swim, 56M bike, 13.1M run. Aquabike: 1.2M swim, 56M
bike. Relay Team: 1.2M swim, 56M bike, 13.1M run.
Olympic: 0.9M swim, 26M bike, 6.2M run. Sprint: 0.5M
swim, 12.6M bike, 3.1M run. Post-race BBQ w/beer.
10% off: TRITINMAN10. Municipal Park, Tupper Lake.
tupperlaketinman.com.
28 Alpha Win: Hudson Valley Triathlon. Long, 7am: 1.2M
swim, 56M bike, 13.1M run. Sprint, 8:15am: 750m swim,
12.4M bike, 3.1M run. Olympic, 9am: 1500m swim,
24.8M bike, 6.2M run. Open, 12pm: 100m swim, 3M
bike, 1M run. Williams Lake, Kingston. alpha.win.
29 Rapid River Fondo Road Rides. 62M 9am. 48M 9:30am,
33M 10am. All welcome. Rest stop: The Hub, Brant
Lake. Adk Multi-Sport Club. New start/finish location:
Bandstand Brew Works, Warrensburg. bikereg.com.
30 41st High Peaks Cyclery Mini-Tri Series. Mon: 6/23-8/11.
6:30pm. 400yd swim, 12M bike, 3M run. Mirror Lake
beach, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.
JULY
1 CDTC: Summer Training. 6pm. 0.5M swim, 18M bike,
3M run on Crystal Lake Tri (8/16) course. Crystal Cove,
Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.
2 Southern Tier Tri Club: Summer Series #2: 5:45pm. 400m
swim, 13M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK25. Cassadaga.
coachmarkwilson.com.
5 Litchfield Hills Triathlon. 7:30am. 1500m swim,
40K bike, 10K run. Olympic, relay & aquabike.
Save 12%: ADK25. West Hill Lake, New Hartford.
coachmarkwilson.com.
7 41st High Peaks Cyclery Mini-Tri Series. Mon: 6/23-8/11.
6:30pm. 400yd swim, 12M bike, 3M run. Mirror Lake
beach, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.
8 CDTC: Summer Training. 6pm. 0.5M swim, 18M bike,
3M run on Crystal Lake Tri (8/16) course. Crystal Cove,
Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.
9 Hudson Valley Tri Club: Summer Series #2: 5:45pm. 400m
swim, 12M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK25. Wilson State
Park, Woodstock. coachmarkwilson.com.
12 Delta Lake Triathlon & Aquabike. Sprint (7am: 750m
swim, 11M bike, 5K run), Olympic (8:30am: 1500m
swim, 22M bike, 10K run) & Delta Double. Delta Lake
State Park, Rome. coachmarkwilson.com.
12 Henderson Harbor Sprint Triathlon. 9am. 750m swim,
20K bike, 5K run. Boat Launch, Henderson Harbor.
visithendersonharbor.com.
12 Missisquoi Paddle-Pedal. 9:30am. 6.5M paddle down
Missisquoi River & 5M bike on Missisquoi Valley
Rail Trail. Family-friendly race/tour. Richford, VT.
northernforestcanoetrail.org.
13 Ironman 70.3 Musselman. 6:30am. 1.2M swim, 56M bike,
13.1M run. Lakefront Park, Geneva. ironman.com.
14 41st High Peaks Cyclery Mini-Tri Series. Mon: 6/23-8/11.
6:30pm. 400yd swim, 12M bike, 3M run. Mirror Lake
beach, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.
15 CDTC: Summer Training. 6pm. 0.5M swim, 18M bike,
3M run on Crystal Lake Tri (8/16) course. Crystal Cove,
Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.
19 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 8:30am. 600yd swim, 14M bike,
5K run. VT Senior Champs. Branbury State Park, Lake
Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
19 Branbury Classic Triathlon. 8am. 1.5M paddle, 14M
bike, 5K run. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT.
vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
19-20 Saratoga Biathlon Club: Summer Biathlon. Sprint, mass
start. Sat: 4K. Sun: 6-8K. Four shoots. Saratoga Biathlon
Club, Day. facebook.com.
20 Lake Placid Ironman. 6:30am. 2.4M swim, 112M bike,
26.2M run. Olympic Speedskating Oval, Lake Placid.
ironman.com.
21 41st High Peaks Cyclery Mini-Tri Series. Mon: 6/23-8/11.
6:30pm. 400yd swim, 12M bike, 3M run. Mirror Lake
beach, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.
22 CDTC: Summer Training. 6pm. 0.5M swim, 18M bike,
3M run on Crystal Lake Tri (8/16) course. Crystal Cove,
Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.
27 Findlay Lake Triathlon Festival. Tri & aquabike. Sprint
(7am: 750m swim, 14.5M bike, 5K run), Olympic
(9am: 1500m swim, 29M bike, 10K run) & Double
Findley. Save 12%: ADK25. The Camp, Findlay Lake.
coachmarkwilson.com.
28 41st High Peaks Cyclery Mini-Tri Series. Mon: 6/23-8/11.
6:30pm. 400yd swim, 12M bike, 3M run. Mirror Lake
beach, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.
29 CDTC: Summer Training. 6pm. 0.5M swim, 18M bike,
3M run on Crystal Lake Tri (8/16) course. Crystal Cove,
Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.
AUGUST
3 Pedal N Plod Duathlon. 8am. 4.4M run & 22M bike. Iron &
team. Adams Visitor Center, Adams, MA. zippyreg.com.
4 41st High Peaks Cyclery Mini-Tri Series. Mon: 6/23-8/11.
6:30pm. 400yd swim, 12M bike, 3M run. Mirror Lake
beach, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.
5 CDTC: Summer Training. 6pm. 0.5M swim, 18M bike,
3M run on Crystal Lake Tri (8/16) course. Crystal Cove,
Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.
6 Southern Tier Tri Club: Summer Series #3: 5:45pm. 400m
swim, 13M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK25. Cassadaga.
coachmarkwilson.com.
9 Cassadaga Kids Triathlon. Ages 4-14. 100m swim,
3.1M bike, 1M run. 10am. Save 12%: ADK25. Fire Hall,
Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.
11 41st High Peaks Cyclery Mini-Tri Series. Mon: 6/23-8/11.
6:30pm. 400yd swim, 12M bike, 3M run. Mirror Lake
beach, Lake Placid. highpeakscyclery.com.
12 CDTC: Summer Training. 6pm. 0.5M swim, 18M bike,
3M run on Crystal Lake Tri (8/16) course. Crystal Cove,
Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.
13 Hudson Valley Tri Club: Summer Series #3: 5:45pm. 400m
swim, 12M bike, 2M run. Save 12%: ADK25. Wilson State
Park, Woodstock. coachmarkwilson.com.
16 25th Crystal Lake Triathlon. 8am. 0.5M swim, 18M bike,
3M run. Also: team relay & aquabike. Capital District
Triathlon Club. Crystal Cove, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.
16 Lake George Open Water Swim. 2.5K, 5K, 10K 7:45am.
2.5K 7:55am. 5K 9:25. Non-wetsuit & wetsuit categories.
Town Beach, Hague. lakegeorgeswim.com.
17 Peasantman Steel Distance Triathlons. Steel: 7am. Half:
7:30am. Intermediate & Sprint: 8am. USAT Ultra-
Distance National Championship. Indian Pines Park,
Penn Yan. firstknightracing.com.
17 Vermont Sun Triathlon. 8:30am. 600yd swim, 14M
bike, 5K run. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT.
vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
17 Lake Dunmore Triathlon. 8am. 0.9M swim, 28M bike,
10K run. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT.
vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
19 CDTC: Summer Training. 6pm. 0.5M swim, 18M bike,
3M run on Crystal Lake Tri (8/16) course. Crystal Cove,
Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.
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34 Adirondack Sports
22ND ANNUAL
Christine
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Memorial Bike Ride
Sunday, August 10
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10am – 15 miles along Schroon River and Brant Lake
Rain or shine • Post-ride lunch included
Preregistration Appreciated:
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JUNE 2025 35
26 CDTC: Summer Training. 6pm. 0.5M swim, 18M bike,
3M run on Crystal Lake Tri (8/16) course. Crystal Cove,
Crystal Lake, Averill Park. cdtriclub.org.
30 CassadagaMan Triathlon. 8am. Intermediate (1.2M swim,
28M bike, 13.1M run). Tri, relay & aquabike. Save 12%:
ADK25. Fire Hall, Cassadaga. coachmarkwilson.com.
30-31 Lake George Triathlon. USAT NYS Champs: age
group, high school, club. Sat, 7am: Long (1.2M swim,
56M bike, 13.1M run). Sun, 6:30am: Sprint (750m
swim, 12.4M bike, 3.1M run). Sun, 7am: Olympic &
NE College Race (1500m swim, 24.8M bike, 6.2M run).
Benefits LGLC. Battlefield State Park, Lake George.
alpha.win.
SEPTEMBER
14 Saugerties Triathlon. Long course, Olympic, Sprint,
Open. Waterside Spa at Diamond Mills, Saugerties.
alpha.win.
14 48th Josh Billings RunAground Triathlon. 27M bike, 5M
paddle, 6.4M run. Teams & iron. Great Barrington to
Lenox, MA. joshbillings.com.
27 Knights Fury Duathlon. Mendon Ponds Park, Honeoye
Falls. firstknightracing.com.
OCTOBER
19 Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon. 8:30am. 2M run, 12M
bike, 2M run. Individual & Relay. Riverview Orchards,
Rexford. trisignup.com.
PADDLING & ROWING
ONGOING
Daily Upstate Kayak Rentals. Also, paddle/pedal excursions,
self-guided tours thru Waterford’s Flight of Locks
& pontoon charter boat rentals. Also: 13 selfserve
kayak rental sites. Staffed rentals sites: Boat
Launch, Waterford & Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady.
upstatekayakrentals.com.
Daily Pontoon Boat Rentals. Also, kayak & pedal boat rentals.
Majestic Mountain Marina on Great Sacandaga Lake,
Hadley. majesticmountainmarina.com.
M/W/F Albany Rowing Center: Adult Learn to Row. 6/23-7/18
& 7/21-8/15. 6:30-8pm. Beginning of session. All are
welcome. Albany Rowing Center, Albany. Info/register:
albanyrowingcenter.org.
Mo-Fr Albany Rowing Center: Summer Rowing Camps. Ages
12-18. Weekly sessions: 6/16-8/15. 9am-12pm, Hudson
River. Fun, educational setting. Albany Rowing Center,
Albany. albanyrowingcenter.org.
Tu/Th Aqueduct Rowing Masters Learn to Row: 7/8-31.
5:30-7:30pm. Aqueduct Rowing Club, Niskayuna.
aqueductrowingclub.com.
Tu/Th Saratoga Rowing Masters Learn to Row. 6-8pm.
Saratoga Rowing Association, Saratoga.
saratogarowing.com.
Daily Celebrate Paddling ADK. 6/1-7/6. Multiple locations,
Saranac Lake. Schedule: celebratepaddlingadk.com.
Tu/Th Burnt Hills Rowing Masters Learn to Row. 6-8pm.
Mohawk Valley Rowing, Alplaus. bhrow.com.
JUNE
19 Towpath Regatta. 5:30pm. Canoe, kayak & SUP race. All
welcome. New location: Kiwanis Park, Mohawk River,
Rotterdam Jct. swcweb.org.
20 Celebrate Paddlng ADK: What If I Capsize? 4-7pm. Canoe/
kayak rescues. All welcome. St Regis Canoe Outfitters,
Saranac Lake. Reg: srcostore.square.site.
21 Tupper Lake 8: Canoe, Kayak & SUP Races. 8M. 8am.
Simon Pond, Tupper Lake. 8miler.com.
22 Paddle the Canals: Erie 200! Celebrate Erie Canal
bicentennial. 9am. Sold out. 3M kayak/canoe 3M.
Waterford Flight of Locks: Alcathy’s Boat Launch to
Waterford Harbor, Waterford. eriecanalway.org.
22 Celebrate Paddling ADK: Canoeing for Kids! Two
sessions: 9am-12:30pm & 1:30-5pm. Fun on the water
to learn paddling basics w/games. Led by experienced
instructor. Reg: srcostore.square.site.
22 Celebrate Paddling ADK: Swift Canoe & Kayak Demo.
10am-12pm. Community Paddle w/Bill Swift:
2-4:30pm. Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters,
Saranac Lake. adirondackoutfitters.com.
22 Celebrate Paddling ADK: Booth Bity Boat Race.
11am-2:30pm. Saranac River family fun w/rubber duck
mini-cell crafts. After: presentation, awards, music,
food/drinks. RiverTrail Beerworks, Saranac Lake.
bootheriverpark.com/events.
23-7/18 Albany Rowing Center: Masters Learn to Row #1. All
welcome. Masters LTR #2: 7/21-8/15. Albany Rowing
Center, Albany. albanyrowingcenter.org.
24 Celebrate Paddling ADK: Guided Kayak/Canoe Tour. 5:30-
6:30pm. Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters. Second Pond
Boat Launch, Saranac Lake. adirondackoutfitters.com.
JULY
1 Celebrate Paddling ADK: Guided Kayak/Canoe Tour. 5:30-
6:30pm. Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters. Second Pond
Boat Launch, Saranac Lake. adirondackoutfitters.com.
5 LGLC Hike-A-Thon. Hiking & paddling. After party,
Bolton Landing Brewing: 11:30am-3pm. Lake George.
lakegeorgehikeathon.org.
6 Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race. Kayaks & SUPs
welcome. 3.5M on Lake Flower, short carry & Saranac
River to Fish & Game Club. Adks longest-running
family fun paddling event. Perfect for beginners &
experienced! Post-paddle community picnic w/events,
vendors, music. Saranac Lake. saranaclake.com.
8-31 Aqueduct Rowing Club: Learn-To-Row Program. Four
weeks. Registration is limited. Aqueduct Rowing Club,
Niskayuna. aqueductrowingclub.com.
10 Paddle on Heart Lake. 9am. ADK Heart Lake Program
Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
12 50th Electric City Regatta. 10am. Canoe, kayak & SUP
race. All welcome. Lock 9, Mohawk River, Schenectady.
swcweb.org.
13 Barge Chaser Regatta. 10am. Canoe, kayak & SUP race.
All welcome. Kiwanis Park, Rotterdam Jct. swcweb.org.
19 Remington I/Rip Friot Memorial Race. 10M. 9:30am.
Oswegatchie River, Heuvelton to Ogdensburg.
slvpaddlers.org.
20 BluMouLA-BuFuRa. 1.5/7/14M races for paddlers &
rowers. 10:30am. Lakes, channels, scenery. Aka: Blue
Mt Lake Assn Buoy Funding Race. Town Beach, Blue
Mountain Lake. bmlbuoyrace.com.
27 Poker Paddle. 9am-5pm. Lake Abanakee, Indian Lake.
indian-lake.com.
AUGUST
2 6th Great Brant Lake Canoe Race. 6M. 10am. Community
Center, Horicon. northwarrencanoe.com.
2 Paddle Keuka 5K. 8am. Saunders Finger Lakes Museum,
Branchport. fingerlakesmuseum.org.
3 Canoe Safety & Rescue Clinic. 10am-2pm. ADK Heart
Lake Program Center, Lake Placid. adk.org.
9 1st Schuylerville Lions Club SUP Races. 11:30am.
Recreational SUPers encouraged. Adult, lifeguard-style
& kids fun races. Free SUPs available from Kayak Shak;
must preregister. Also: Cardboard Boat Races Festival,
1pm. Music, food, fun. Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville.
eventbrite.com.
23 Cranberry Lake Canoe Kayak Race. 10am. Town Beach,
Cranberry Lake.
30 Remington II Race. 6M downstream race/tour. 10am.
Oswegatchie River, Rensselaer Falls to Heuvelton.
slvpaddlers.org.
SEPTEMBER
5-7 Adirondack Canoe Classic. The 90-Miler: race
& touring classes. Old Forge to Saranac Lake.
northernforestcanoetrail.org.
RECREATION & OTHER EVENTS
ONGOING
Daily Treetop Adventure Courses & Freefall Jumps. Open
May-Oct. Parties, teams, families. WildPlay, Thacher
State Park, Voorheesville. wildplay.com.
Daily Aerial Treetop Adventure Park. Open 7/7-8/31. Six
high ropes mountaintop courses. West Mountain,
Queensbury. westmountain.com.
M-F Summer Adventure Camps. 3 & 5 day options. Ages 6-15.
Games, activities, hiking, climbing. West Mountain,
Queensbury. westmountain.com.
JUNE
19 Evening Program: Visible Mending w/artist Krysta
Dennis. 6-8pm. Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne.
adirondackfolkschool.org.
24-29 Lake Placid Horse Show. World-class equine
athletes and riders. Fairgrounds, Lake Placid.
lakeplacidhorseshow.com.
28 On the Canals: Kids on the Canals. Hudson Crossing
Park, Schuylerville. Reg: onthecanals.com.
JULY
1-6 I Love New York Horse Show. World-class equine
athletes and riders. Fairgrounds, Lake Placid.
lakeplacidhorseshow.com.
5-6 Star Spangled Ski Jumps. HS 100 & 120. Exhibition,
music, activities. Olympic Jumping Complex, Lake
Placid. lakeplacidolympicsites.com.
10 On the Canals: Twilight on the Trails. 8:30pm. Hudson
Crossing Park, Schuylerville. Reg: onthecanals.com.
17 Evening Program: Forging an Axe w/master smith
Jordan LaMothe. 6-8pm. Adirondack Folk School, Lake
Luzerne. adirondackfolkschool.org.
17 On the Canals: Paddle/Pedal Adventures: Kiwanis
Park to Lock E-8, Rotterdam. Upstate Kayak Rentals.
Registration: onthecanals.com.
20 On the Canals: Paddle/Pedal Adventures: Kiwanis Park
to Lock E-8, Rotterdam. Upstate Kayak Rentals. Reg:
onthecanals.com.
22-27 Saratoga County Fair. County Fairgrounds, Ballston
Spa. saratogacountyfair.org.
26 Summer Festival. 9am-5pm. Free. Music, food, artist
demos, shopping, kids creative corner. Open music
jam: 4pm. Adirondack Folk School, Lake Luzerne.
adirondackfolkschool.org.
26 2nd SummerFest & Countdown to Winter. 2-7pm. BBQ,
bar, music. Plattekill Mountain, Roxbury. plattekill.com.
26 On the Canals: Kids on the Canals. Hudson Crossing
Park, Schuylerville. Reg: onthecanals.com.
AUGUST
4 On the Canals: Twilight on the Trails. 8pm. Hudson
Crossing Park, Schuylerville. Reg: onthecanals.com.
9 19th Cardboard Boat Races Festival. Boat building: 9am.
Boat races: 1pm. Music, food, fun. Also: Schuylerville
Lions Club SUP Races/Paddles, 11:30am. Fort Hardy
Park, Schuylerville. hudsoncrossingpark.org.
16 On the Canals: Kids on the Canals. Hudson Crossing
Park, Schuylerville. Reg: onthecanals.com.
21 On the Canals: Paddle/Pedal Adventures. Schoharie
Crossing to Yankee Hill, Fort Hunter. Upstate Kayak
Rentals. Reg: onthecanals.com.
24 On the Canals: Paddle/Pedal Adventures. Schoharie
Crossing to Yankee Hill, Fort Hunter. Upstate Kayak
Rentals. Reg: onthecanals.com.
NOVEMBER
1-2 62nd Adirondack Sports Winter Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun
10-4. 150 ski, outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness
& travel exhibitors. Albany Capital Center, Albany.
adksports.com.
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36 Adirondack Sports
Saturday, June 21
8am • SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury
to Warren Co. Bike Path to finish at
Battlefield Park, Lake George!
Register:
ZippyReg.com
Tri-blend performance shirts to all registered by 5/30
Buses back to SUNY Adk starting about 9:30am
Benefits local fire depts, rescue squads & TAR Scholarships
5K Run & Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
at Grafton Lakes State Park
5K, 9am – $30 pre-reg, $35 race day
Fun Run, 10am – $12 pre-reg/race day
All registrants receive T-shirt and book
Fun Run: also ribbon and Stewart’s ice cream card
Register: finishright.com
(pre-reg closes Fri, 8/8 midnight)
More info: graftoncommunitylibrary.org
Benefits Grafton Community Library
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Pre-Reg: $30 until Sept 1st | $35 after | $40 day of
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Long-sleeved shirt: $20.00
Race begins promptly at 8:30am
Summer training sessions on the Crystal Lake
Triathlon course Tuesdays May 27-Aug 26
25th Crystal Lake Triathlon – Aug 16
Details: www.cdtriclub.org
COLONIE SUMMER
TRACK SERIES
Colonie High School,
Tuesdays, 6pm
Adult & Kids Races
Club races, free for members
July 1 – Summer Track Series #1
July 8 – Colonie Mile & Track Series #2
July 15 – Summer Track Series #3
July 22 – Summer Track Series #4
July 29 – Summer Track Series #5
August 5 – Summer Track Series #6
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in Honor of 9/11
www.roundaboutrunnersclub.com
Malta Med Emergent Care
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MARCH
14-15 20th Adirondack Sports Summer Expo. Sat 10-5, Sun
10-4. 200 outdoor sports, recreation, health, fitness
& travel exhibitors. Saratoga City Center, Saratoga
Springs. adksports.com.
RUNNING & WALKING: ROAD & TRAIL
ONGOING
Mon Monday Trail Run. Apr-Aug. 6pm. 3-5M, all welcome.
Various locations, Saratoga County. saratogastryders.org.
Mon ARE Trail Run Training Program. 6/30-8/18. 6pm. Led by
Michelle Merlis. Thacher Park, Voorheesville. areep.com.
Wed Track Workouts. 6pm. Saratoga Spa State Park (last Wed
of month: Saratoga High School), Saratoga Springs.
saratogastryders.org.
Thu Summer Trail Run Series. 5/29-8/28. 3M. 6:30pm.
Different park/course weekly, Capital Region.
albanyrunningexchange.org.
JUNE
19 Firecracker 4: Pre-Race Training. 6pm: coach-led course
rehearsal run. Free. Fleet Feet & ASICS w/post-workout
hospitality. Thorn & Roots, Saratoga Springs. Details:
firecracker4.com.
21 Adirondack 7-Mile Race to the Lakes. 8am. Buses back
start at 9:30am. SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury to
Warren County Bikeway to finish at Battlefield Park,
Lake George. zippyreg.com.
21 8th Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run. 5K whiskey run/
walk & 10K whiskey run. 9:30am. Flask medal, tastings,
local distillers, food, festival. Preston Festival Field,
Wilmington. runsignup.com.
21 Firecracker 4: Pre-Race Training. 9am: coach-led
relay races. Free. Fleet Feet & ASICS w/post-workout
hospitality. Saratoga High School Track, Saratoga
Springs. Details: firecracker4.com.
21 Summer Fest Trail Run. 11am. Lawson Lake, Feura Bush.
albanycountyny.gov.
21 Bozenkill 4M Run & 2M Walk. 9am. Hilltown Triple
Crown Series #1. Crupe Bozenkill Park, Altamont.
zippyreg.com.
21 Catamount Ultra 25K/50K Trail Races. 7am. Trapp
Family Lodge, Stowe, VT. ultrasignup.com.
21 45th Swamp Rat Run. 5K. 8:30-10:30am. Oneida Shores
County Park, Brewerton. syracusechargers.org.
23 Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Run Series #1. Mon: 6/23, 7/7,
7/21, 8/4, 8/18. 6:15pm. Walkers welcome. Saratoga
Stryders. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, Wilton.
saratogastryders.org.
24 Altra Experience Flow 2: Demo Run. 5:30pm. iRun Local,
Saratoga Springs. irunlocal.com.
24 Bernie Stahl Miles. 6:15pm. Mile heats. Dietz Memorial
Stadium, Kingston. zippyreg.com.
26 Firecracker 4: Pre-Race Training. 6pm: coach-led
rehearsal run. Workout: final hill of the course. Free.
Fleet Feet & ASICS. Post-workout: free 9 Miles East
pizza. 9 Miles East, Saratoga Springs. firecracker4.com.
28 Firecracker 4: Pre-Race Training. 9am: coach-led
workout: short & fast. Free. Fleet Feet & ASICS. Postworkout:
patio at Wheatfields Saratoga for breakfast.
Saratoga High School Track, Saratoga Springs.
firecracker4.com.
29 Tortoise & Hare Trail Race. 10K+. 9am. Buttermilk Falls
State Park, Ithaca. fingerlakesrunners.org.
JULY
1 Firecracker 4: Pre-Race Training Program. 6pm: coachled
partial course run. Free. Fleet Feet & ASICS. Postworkout:
Thirsty Owl. Thirsty Owl, Saratoga Springs.
firecracker4.com.
1 Colonie Summer Track Series #1. 6pm. Adults & kids.
Colonie HS Track, Colonie. hmrrc.com.
4 19th Firecracker 4. 9am. 4M road race/walk. Solo &
teams, cash prizes, Run Your Colors competition,
bands/musicians along course. NY’s largest 4th of
July race. Firecracker Sparkler Kids Run, 8:15am:
0.2M. Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs.
firecracker4.com.
4 Freedom Mile. 11:40am. 1M run/walk on Clifton Park’s
July 4th parade route. Shenendehowa Schools to
Clifton Commons, Clifton Park. runsignup.com.
4 Firecracker Run. 6.5K on a dirt road with cows, sheep &
llama. Ferry Dock, Essex. lakechamplainregion.com.
4 37th Montcalm Mile. 1M road race. 1:45pm. Pre-parade.
Ticonderoga. lachuterunners.wordpress.com.
4 Cazenovia July 4th Foot Races. 10M, 5K, Kids’ Runs. 8am.
Cazenovia High School, Cazenovia. syracusechargers.org.
4 16th Firecracker 5K/10K Runs & 1M Walk. 9am. Boat
Launch, Cranberry Lake. cranberrylakeboatclub.com.
5 Finger Lakes 50s Trail Races: 50M, 50K, 25K. 6:30am. Finger
Lakes National Forest, Hector. fingerlakesrunners.org.
5 3rd Sun Mountain Challenge Trail Race. 5K/10K: 9am.
25K: 8am. Bromley Mountain, Peru, VT. runsignup.com.
7 Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Run Series #2. Mondays: 7/21,
8/4, 8/18. 6:15pm. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park,
Wilton. saratogastryders.org.
8 Colonie Mile & Summer Track Series #2. 6pm. Adults &
kids. Colonie HS Track, Colonie. hmrrc.com.
11-13 Run the Adirondacks: Adult Running Camp & Retreat.
Groups runs, yoga, stretching, guided hikes, paddling,
campfires. Hosted by Fleet Feet Albany/Malta &
Brooks. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake.
sagamore.org.
12 Silks & Satins 5K. 8am. Flat, fast course. Walkers
welcome. Teams competition. FC4 Events. Fasig-Tipton
Pavilion, Saratoga Springs. silksandsatins5k.com.
12 7th Whiteface Mountain Trail Races. 21K mountain &
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15 Colonie Summer Track Series #3. 6pm. Adults & kids.
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19 Helderberg 5K. 9am. Hilltown Triple Crown #2. Crupe
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HIKING
View from Owl
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High Bank view.
Owl Head
Lookout
Photos by Bill Ingersoll
By Bill Ingersoll
There are two small mountains in the vicinity of
Keene, named “Owl Head,” or some variation
thereof. There is Owls Head hovering above NY
Route 73 near the east end of Cascade Pass, appended
to the High Peaks Wilderness by the slimmest of margins
and offering attractive views of Cascade and Porter
mountains. A great hike, but not the subject of this article.
Owl Head Lookout (or Owls Head Lookout on USGS
maps—the possessive “s” is controversial) stands sentinel
over the north end of the Giant Mountain Wilderness,
the smaller kin of the High Peaks Wilderness but no less
rugged. Actually, this Owl Head is a more substantial
hike, with opportunities to “scale up” should the hiking
time and distance seem too insubstantial. Of the two Owl
Heads of Keene, this is my favorite.
Make no mistake, this is no High Peak. Owl Head
Lookout is a rocky knoll on the long mountain ridge
extending from Green Mountain to Iron Mountain, with
a 270° view. This hike is a year-round favorite, worth
checking out in any season. In the summer and fall it is a
popular family hike, and in the winter it is a good snowshoe
route with a moderate difficulty level. Only the last
portion leading to the summit is apt to be steep. The rest
is a pleasant walk through a hardwood forest, following
streams and passing several rock ledges. The hike is 2.5
miles long one-way, with a vertical ascent of 1,250 feet.
Getting There – The trailhead is located on NY Route
9N between Keene and Elizabethtown. From the west, it
is 5.6 miles from the intersection with NY Route 73. From
the east, it is 4.4 miles from US Route 9 in Elizabethtown.
A brown DEC sign marks the driveway, which leads to a
public parking area on private land about 200 feet from
the highway.
The Trail – It begins on a narrow driveway, crosses
a bridge over the stream known simply as The Branch,
and then turns left into the woods within 500 feet of the
parking area. For the first 0.4-mile, the trail crosses private
land, where some light logging has occurred.
After crossing into state land, the trail works its way
southeast and south toward Slide Brook. At one-mile you
reach an opening between the brook and the trail, with a
large rock on one side. It overlooks a small cascade shaded
by hemlocks – a nice place to pause for a break, but not a
legal campsite.
Just beyond the cascade, the trail reaches a sturdy
bridge across the brook. It now begins to gain elevation at
a faster rate, following a small, unnamed stream through
a narrowing draw. Rock bluffs, downed trees, and other
obstacles force the trail from one bank to the other and
back again. Most of these crossings have adequate stepping
stones, and are not an issue except perhaps during a
winter thaw. Then, having reached an almost flat shoulder
of the mountain at 1.7 miles, the trail makes its broad turn
from southeast to southwest. In the winter you may be
able to spot the knobby summit of Owl Head above you
through the trees.
In the next 0.6-mile the trail climbs 400 feet, a moderate
grade with minor erosion. Then, 2.4 miles from the
start, you reach the crest of the ridgeline and a marked
intersection. The main trail which you have been following
continues straight ahead, leaving the ridge to descend
toward Roaring Brook and High Bank as described below.
To climb Owl Head, turn left.
The last 0.1-mile to the summit along this side trail
is the steepest part of the entire climb, with a net elevation
gain of 170 feet. Portions of it might be a real scramble
– icy in winter – but this section has the advantage
of being short. Within a few minutes of the intersection,
having passed several misleading side paths, you should
be standing on the bald rock dome with its 270° views.
Of course, the main feature of this view is the long
ridge extending from Bald Peak to Rocky Peak Ridge and
Giant. Clouds piling up on the far side of Giant sometimes
billow through the notch. Knob Lock Mountain seems
like a fist of rock pointed at Green Mountain, and the fire
tower on Hurricane is a distinct silhouette. Whiteface and
the Sentinel Range appear between Hurricane and Knob
Lock. Being a small mountain surrounded by much larger
ones, the view to the south, west, and northwest extends
no farther than these peaks.
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To Keene
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High Bank
Map by Bill Ingersoll
HIKING continued from 39
Optional Side Trip to High Bank – The
trail that continues past Owl Head Lookout
toward the Roaring Brook valley is one of
the longer approaches to Giant Mountain.
Considering that the trails leading to that
peak from Saint Huberts are far shorter and
much more direct, this route appears on
maps like an afterthought – a trail for people
who like to do things in an unnecessarily
complicated way. However, this little-used
route offers its own pleasures and allows hikers
to enjoy the wild side of the mountain.
If you are looking for a way to extend a
hike to Owl Head for a few extra hours, consider
following this trail as far as High Bank—
an exposed gravel slope with close-up views
of Giant’s east face. This hike adds 1.6 miles
of rolling terrain to the trip.
Beyond the junction, the trail passes
through a lovely little meadow with a view
across the valley toward Bald and Rocky
Peak ridges. Here it begins to drop into a
small basin, only to rise again over another
ridge with a stand of small spruce on the
knoll to the left. The trail, occasionally quite
muddy and sometimes hemmed in by thick
brush on both sides, works its way southwest
over the lower flanks of Green Mountain.
The trail then passes through a stand
of maples, where the understory abruptly
clears up. Rock ledges appear on the right
on the slopes of Green, and as the trail begins
to descend keep an eye out for a ledge to the
left overlooking the valley. The trail is actually
located on a “bench” on the side of the
mountain, still reasonably high above the
valley. One ledge at trail level provides a
sweeping view over the valley, but it is not
always easy to spot from the trail, especially
in the summer. Winter hikers may have better
luck.
If you do miss it, you will continue along
the trail on a long, gentle descent that continues
almost all the way to High Bank, 1.6
miles and an hour from the junction. The
trail turns sharp right upon reaching the
top of the bank, but to enjoy the view you
should venture out left along the crest of
the bank. The forces of erosion have taken a
toll on portions of the bank, so you may not
be able to follow the crest all the way out to
its end. But you can walk out far enough to
see the scarred slopes of Giant peeking out
from behind a corner of Rocky Peak Ridge.
Roaring Brook churns deep within a gully
below the crumbling bank.
Bill Ingersoll is a co-founder and the vicechair
of Adirondack Wilderness Advocates,
as well as the author of Wilderness Camping
in the Adirondacks, published in 2024 by
North Country Books. For more info, visit:
adirondackwilderness.org.
Trailside Columbine.
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JUNE 2025 43
CANOEING & KAYAKING
Paddling Minerva Stream
By Rich Macha
◀ Heading upstream
on Minerva Stream.
Minerva Stream flows out from
the southwest corner of the
Hoffman Notch Wilderness in
the eastern Adirondacks and wends its
way through the hamlets of Irishtown
and Olmstedville in the town of Minerva.
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Olmstedville for a round-trip of at least
eight miles. Despite the hints of civilization
here and there, the scenery is mostly
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You can start by the gazebo in
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County Route 29, drive north on County
Route 30, aka the A P Morse Highway, a
short distance to the gazebo on the left
where there is room to park several cars.
The following information was gathered
from a mid-summer trip that I did
with some friends in 2024. Our trip covered
9.4 miles in over five hours, including
a break for lunch. On a weekday, we saw
two solo paddlers along the way. Water
level, on the higher side on our trip, and
obstructions like beaver dams and blowdown
can vary from month to month and
year to year, as is the case with Adirondack
streams in general.
Paddle upstream away from the dam.
Some houses are passed but soon the
stream narrows, shores become wilder,
and a low beaver dam is encountered.
You may be able to paddle hard and slide
over it.
The direction of paddle then turns
from west to north as Kelso Brook enters
on the left. Moxham Point, the east end of
the Moxham Mountain massif, stands out
to the southeast, and Gore Mountain can
be detected in the distance. Other peaks
that can be viewed on the trip include
Green to the northwest, Snyder and
Oliver to the east, and the dome of Hayes
Mountain to the north.
The stream then passes under the
County Route 30 bridge. An alternate
launch spot can be found northeast of the
bridge. From here, it is about three miles
to the next bridge upstream. You are never
more than a half mile from roads, but they
are back roads that are very lightly traveled.
When paddling Minerva Stream, you
must have a tolerance for beaver dams –
this is, after all, the territory of the eager
beaver. We confronted a beaver dam about
every half mile – some were small and I
could paddle hard and slip over them,
some were breached (paddlers should
never take apart a beaver dam), and some
required exiting the boat. On the way back
downstream, I only had to get out for one
big three-foot-high dam and was able to
slide over the rest. It is usually easier to get
past the beaver dams when the water level
See CANOEING & KAYAKING 45 ▶
▲ Maneuvering through
blowdown on Minerva Stream.
Photos Rich Macha

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CANOEING & KAYAKING cont. from 43
is higher, so pick a time with recent rains
and avoid dry periods. Spring of 2025 has
been very wet, so that should not be an
issue for a while.
The shores are mainly grassy.
Occasionally, white pine and cedar trees
come close. Backwaters along the way can
tempt you to explore away from the main
stream. In summer, a wide assortment of
colorful flowers adorn the stream banks
and waters. These include Joe Pye weed,
cardinal flower, steeplebush, buttonbush,
goldenrod, yellow pond lily, fragrant
white water lily, smartweed, as well as the
invasive yet attractive purple loosestrife.
After passing under the O’Neil Road
bridge, there is another launch spot in a
backwater to the east. Access to the put-in
here is via the nearby transfer station. The
transfer station was undetectable from
the water.
North of the bridge, a small rectangle
of state forest preserve, a portion of
the Vanderwhacker Wild Forest, is soon
entered – this is the only state land along
the route. About half a mile upstream of
the bridge, a large, downed tree threatened
to block passage, but there was just
enough room to squeeze past its branches.
Not too far beyond, I encountered a major
▲ The biggest beaver
dam on Minerva Stream.
Photos Rich Macha
blockage of several downed trees and
turned around to head back downstream.
Back in 2001, I was able to continue over
a mile further upstream. The scenery got
even wilder and prettier, while the frequency
of beaver dams increased somewhat.
With the light current, the 4.5-mile
paddle back to the gazebo will likely be
faster and easier than the upstream paddle.
I have heard of folks doing a one-way
trip by spotting a vehicle or bike at the
gazebo and, with a short shuttle, starting
the paddle at the transfer station.
Many Adirondack streams are home to
a seemingly growing population of busy
beavers, and their dams create sections
of deep water so that they can live their
lives - consequently, paddlers are able
to take advantage of those deep waters.
A paddle on Minerva Stream is probably
not for everyone, but for those who like a
little bit of a challenge it can be extremely
rewarding.
A lover of wild places, Rich Macha
has led many trips for the Adirondack
Mountain Club and has spent 20 years in
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It was dress rehearsal for my senior
ballet recital. I stepped onto center
stage, preparing for the highlight of
my performance: 12 consecutive turns.
I focused my gaze on a familiar anchor,
a clock at the back of the auditorium. In
ballet, spotting helps dancers stay centered,
avoid dizziness, and maintain balance.
That clock was my grounding point.
The first few turns were solid. “1, good.
2, good. 3, where is the clock? 4, ugh,
you’re traveling. 5, this is a disaster. 6, you
suck. 7, you can’t do this.”
By turn eight, I was spiraling – both
physically and mentally. My body was
drifting off center, and my mind had
turned against me. The inner dialogue
wasn’t helpful, instructional, or kind.
These were words I wouldn’t say to a
friend, or even to an enemy.
That internal voice is called self-talk,
and whether we realize it or not, it plays
a powerful role in how we perform, how
we cope, and how we move through life.
Why Self-Talk Matters – Self-talk is
the stream of thoughts running through
our minds all day. It influences how we
interpret experiences, respond to challenges,
and see ourselves.
In times of pressure or uncertainty,
negative self-talk can lower our confidence,
disrupt our performance, and
leave us stuck in patterns of doubt. If left
unchecked, it becomes automatic and
makes hard things feel even harder.
The real danger is that negative selftalk
can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
When we tell ourselves we can’t do something,
we’re much more likely to be right.
The encouraging part? Self-talk is a
skill, and just like any skill, it can be practiced,
improved, and mastered.
Turning Self-Talk into a Strength – The
first step in changing your self-talk is simply
becoming aware of it. Pay attention to
how you speak to yourself, especially when
you’re under stress, feeling vulnerable, or
facing high-pressure situations. The words
you use and the tone you take matter.
Here are four helpful ways to become
more aware of your inner dialogue and
begin shaping it into something more
supportive:
Use a Physical Reminder – At our
retreats and events, we use self-talk
bracelets as tools to bring attention to
thought patterns. If you picked up a pack
of bracelets at our Make Waves booth at
the Adirondack Sports Summer Expo in
Saratoga this March, put them to work.
Start your day with the bracelets on your
right wrist. Each time you notice a negative
thought, move one to your left wrist.
HEALTH & FITNESS
The Power
of Self-Talk
From Ballet Rehearsals to
Everyday Resilience
By Kyrra Springer
This small, simple action increases your
awareness. By physically moving the bracelet,
you’re interrupting your thought cycle
and creating a moment to pause and reflect.
You can also use rubber bands, paper clips
in your pocket, or any other object that
works for you. Now that you have started
to increase your awareness consider using
a self-talk journal to identify trends.
Keep a Self-Talk Journal – Writing
your thoughts down helps you view them
more objectively. Try journaling when
you catch yourself using negative self-talk.
Record what you said, what was happening
around you, how you felt, and what
might have triggered it.
As you build this habit, you’ll start
noticing patterns. Certain situations, people,
or emotions may consistently bring
out your inner critic. Recognizing these
patterns gives you the power to prepare
and respond differently next time.
Use Photos or Videos to Reflect – If
you’re an athlete, performer, or public
speaker, you might already have recordings
of yourself in action. Watch these
clips and try to recall what you were saying
to yourself in the moment. Looking back
helps you reflect on your internal thoughts
with more compassion and insight.
Ask Others to Support You – Negative
self-talk isn’t always internal. Sometimes
we say it out loud: “I’m so stupid,” or “I’ll
never get this right.” Invite a trusted friend,
family member, or teammate to gently
point it out when they hear you doing
this. A kind reminder can help you stop
and reset your thinking in the moment.
Now What – Once you’ve become
aware of your patterns, you can begin to
reframe them. This doesn’t mean pretending
everything is perfect or sugar-coating
reality – it means choosing to speak to
yourself with the same encouragement
and compassion you’d offer someone you
care about. Try these alternatives: Instead
of “I can’t do this,” try “This is hard, but
I’m learning.” Replace “I suck at this,” with
“I’m improving every time I try.” Trade “I
always mess up,” for “Everyone makes
JUNE 2025 47
◀ Self-Talk Bracelets in use at Make
Waves Retreat. Cindy Springer
mistakes – this is part of growth.” If you
really want to strengthen the skill, pick
one negative scenario you’ve journaled
or remembered and reimagine it using
mental imagery. Visualize yourself in the
same situation, but this time, narrate it
with positive or instructional self-talk.
Practicing in your mind helps train your
brain for real-life moments.
A Personal Note on Progress – As for
that ballet solo? My dress rehearsal was,
by all accounts, a mess. My instructor
was so worried, she provided an alternate
eight counts of choreography in case I
needed an exit strategy. But when performance
night came, something had shifted.
I took a deep breath, found the clock,
and hit all 12 turns – gracefully, confidently,
and right in the center of the stage. That
moment wasn’t just about dance. It was
about resilience, mindset, and learning to
use my inner voice as a tool, not a weapon.
Final Thoughts – Self-talk is just one of
the many mental toughness tools we teach
young women at the Make Waves Retreat
at Fern Lake in Au Sable Forks on July
20-25, where our mission is to help girls
build confidence and face life’s challenges
with courage and clarity. Make Waves host
retreats for young women 13 to 18 years
old which consist of beach talks, including
mental toughness skills to help increase
self-confidence, achieve goals, and conflict
management. Participants will have
an opportunity to practice their mental
toughness while learning paddleboard
skills, playing games, SUP yoga sessions
and hiking. To learn more about the overnight
retreat, visit: makewavesretreat.org.
In a world filled with external pressures
and unrealistic expectations, it’s
crucial that the inner voice girls carry with
them is one they can trust – aa voice that
uplifts, encourages, and empowers.
You can do the same for yourself. Your
inner voice doesn’t have to be your harshest
critic. This is a crucial skill for athletes
no matter your sport. You should be training
this mental toughness skills just as you
would any physical skill. With awareness,
consistency, and support, it can become
your strongest coach.
Kyrra Springer (kspringer@nextwaveperformance.org)
is an entrepreneur,
social worker, and youth life coach
focused on empowering young women to
achieve peak performance in sport and
life. A lifelong lover of water, she draws
inspiration from its flow and resilience.

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35TH ANNUAL PROSPECT MOUNTAIN ROAD RACE
May 10, 2025 • Prospect Mountain Highway, Lake George
5.67 MILES, 1601 VERTICAL FEET
MALE OVERALL
1 Michael Bodnar 33 Westport 41:29
2 Andrew Meunier 39 Glens Falls 43:38
3 Tyler Meyer 65 Jonestown, PA 45:34
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Erika Abrantes 27 Lake George 47:46
2 Justine Trybendis 42 Glens Falls 49:59
3 Renee Lewis 27 Utica 51:15
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 19
1 Alexandru Mailat 14 Queensbury 1:02:39
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 19
1 Daniella Grabbe 12 Glens Falls 1:20:24
2 Regina Grabbe 12 Glens Falls 1:23:38
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Harrison Crannell 21 Brooklyn 1:02:36
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Craig McLean 28 Colchester, VT 52:07
2 Luke Ely 26 Queensbury 1:42:23
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Keana Albert 26 Saratoga Springs 1:12:59
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Kyle Hayden 32 Schroon Lake 48:57
2 Joseph Legault 33 Lake Luzerne 49:05
3 Christopher Pomervi 31 Round Lake 56:18
4 Anthony Szmul 32 Queensbury 1:03:22
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Makenzie Sterrett 33 Glens Falls 1:01:08
2 Holly Barber-Bruce 31 South Glens Falls 1:32:33
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Eric Wright 39 Saratoga Springs 51:49
2 John Rossell 36 Queensbury 52:05
3 Sean Dingman 35 Glens Falls 52:55
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Emily Chromczak 38 Delmar 52:12
2 Julie Adamchick 37 Queensbury 59:38
3 Kalyn Weber 35 Glens Falls 1:00:55
4 Colby Brown 39 Lake George 1:09:59
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Tom Portuese 43 Queensbury 48:14
2 Matthew Vernon 44 Sunderland, VT 48:45
3 Jared Paul 40 Latham 53:13
4 Nick McPartland 41 Saratoga Springs 54:14
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Elizabeth Chauhan 40 Albany 51:57
2 Jennifer Bryant 43 Albany 54:57
3 Amanda Carroll 43 Albany 55:31
4 Alexandra Barbieri 40 Queensbury 58:32
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Pierre Poulin 47 Saratoga Springs 54:12
2 Randy Howkins 48 Glens Falls 57:24
3 John Woodard 49 Glens Falls 1:03:18
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Jessica Northan 49 Guilderland 57:53
2 Elisa Donato 45 Sunderland, VT 59:52
3 Elena Razenko 48 Saratoga Springs 1:09:18
MALE OVERALL
1 Jared Rogalski 23 4:20
2 Vincent Aceto 38 4:34
3 Louie DiNuzzo 42 4:36
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Mercedes Planavsky 25 5:40
2 Suzanne La Burt 61 5:48
3 Ann Marie Moskal 45 6:00
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 9
1 Sam Kruschke 8 7:56
2 Eli Bronzell 9 8:28
3 Logan Lozano 3 8:42
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 9
1 Avni Prabhu 9 6:57
MALE AGE GROUP: 10 - 14
1 Warren Dippert 11 6:05
2 Alex James 10 6:58
3 Cole Reese 11 6:59
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 10 - 14
1 Gia Bronzell 14 6:06
2 Leah Helmerci 13 7:23
3 Emma Mosher 12 8:15
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Brian Northan 50 Guilderland 49:32
2 Andrew Snell 51 Queensbury 55:56
3 Jason Campopiano 52 Queensbury 57:31
4 Timothy Schwimer 52 Queensbury 59:11
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Lisa Hindson-Jenkin 53 Queensbury 56:29
2 Amy Campopiano 51 Queensbury 1:01:54
3 Trista Brown 54 Upton, MA 1:03:31
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Kevin Cavanaugh 56 Nashua, NH 56:19
2 Harris Lonergan 55 Queensbury 1:03:17
3 Emmuel Cirenza 57 Saratoga Springs 1:04:17
4 Michael Fosmire 56 Fort Edward 1:07:51
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Darci Whitney 57 Lake Placid 1:01:22
2 Christine Cifone-Clohosey 56 Glens Falls 1:09:37
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Jeff Gould 60 Gardner, MA 52:47
2 Bart Trudeau 62 Latham 58:20
3 Mark Stark 61 Clifton Park 1:03:46
4 Richard Chipman 64 Concord, NH 1:07:30
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Marcia Paterson 60 Lake George 59:24
2 Judith Swatt 64 Johnstown 1:22:08
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Jim Flint 66 West Rutland, VT 52:34
2 Darrel Lasell 67 Williamstown, VT 1:06:42
3 Ronald Lester 67 Coeymans Hollow 1:07:14
4 Tom Behlmer 67 Queensbury 1:07:25
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Jacqueline Shakar 65 Sutton, MA 56:33
2 Donna Smyth 65 Vernon, VT 57:42
3 Melody Hoffmann 68 Coeymans Hollow 1:13:16
4 Barbara Joudry 65 Queensbury 1:32:48
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 Lee Pollock 72 Queensbury 1:02:50
2 Mark Sager 74 Glens Falls 1:06:20
3 John Bledsoe 73 Glens Falls 1:10:55
4 Daniel Larson 73 Queensbury 1:13:46
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 Jill Pederson 74 Lake George 1:24:33
2 Jill Mehan 70 Troy 1:30:13
3 Diane Zeccola 74 Rexford 1:36:35
MALE AGE GROUP: 75 - 79
1 Fred Ross III 79 Vernon, VT 1:14:40
2 John Borden 75 Porter Corner 1:21:46
3 Don VanWely 75 Adirondack 1:33:54
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 75 - 79
1 Elaine Dill 76 Monson, MA 1:14:24
2 Mary Sharkey 75 Grosvenordale, CT 1:20:25
3 Linda Usher 76 Upton, MA 1:23:51
4 Margaret Wallace 75 Queensbury 1:32:26
MALE AGE GROUP: 80 - 84
1 Raymond Lee 83 Halfmoon 1:50:49
Courtesy of Adirondack Runners
4TH ANNUAL MALTA MILE ROAD RACE
May 10, 2025 • Malta Community Center, Malta
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Evan Sweet 20 5:31
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Katie Eisenried 28 8:37
2 Alicia LaBatti 24 9:39
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Terrance Gallogly 38 5:18
2 Billy Roberts 30 5:45
3 Dylan Coppola 32 5:46
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Lauren Scarupa 33 6:33
2 Taylor Mead 32 6:34
3 Maria Fusco 32 6:40
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Rand Miller 40 5:06
2 Ryan fisher 45 5:41
3 Steven James 43 5:41
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Amy Wright 41 6:52
2 Renay Dippert 44 7:42
3 Nicki Damiano 42 8:08
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Cory Wajda 50 5:38
2 Kenneth Plowman 51 5:52
3 Michael DiNocola 50 6:11
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Robert Mazyk 63 7:36
2 Bill Roberts 65 9:47
3 John Webber 69 9:51
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Pamela Ricker 60 6:37
2 Renee Abdou-Malta 61 8:59
3 Donna Roberts 62 9:20
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 Victor Greco 72 8:54
2 Edward Fertik 78 10:31
Courtesy of Roundabout Runners Club
& Town of Malta
MALE OVERALL
1 John DeLallo 32 21:15
2 Sam Israel 25 23:05
3 Mike Richardson 51 23:24
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Nicole Viscusi 40 23:48
2 Kristen Storms 35 25:18
3 Cayla Anderson 28 26:20
MALE AGE GROUP: 10 - 19
1 Gabriel Braungard 11 29:08
2 Madden Decker 17 29:56
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 10 - 19
1 Pic Kerins 18 32:27
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Dean Poeth Jr. 24 24:45
2 Austin Fuller 28 25:55
3 Benjamin Lange 28 32:17
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Abby Golodik 29 32:25
2 Colleen Lehane 24 35:51
MALE OVERALL
1 EJ Reutemann 35 19:29
2 James Glover 34 20:09
3 Crosby Belisle 14 21:43
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Kristen Hislop 60 23:51
2 Julie Monroe 38 27:39
3 Chloe Monroe 11 28:26
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 14
1 Ben Hobbs 11 41:45
2 Weston Monroe 8 1:14:35
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 14
1 Avery Monroe 9 30:19
MALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 Jacob De Bock 17 34:19
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 Mara De Bock 15 37:42
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 James Chapman 27 52:40
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Jessica Fowler 27 51:20
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Seth Watson 35 24:57
2ND ANNUAL SCOTIA-GLENVILLE LIONS 5K RUN
FOR SIGHT, HEARING & DIABETES AWARENESS
May 10, 2025 • Lions Pavilion, Collins Park, Scotia
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 John Omeis 33 24:14
2 Edward Storms 39 25:16
3 Lee Phuong 34 27:30
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Kezia Moore 39 30:36
2 Jessica Hoey 32 32:19
3 Courtney Thiem 32 36:52
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 James Anderson 48 28:15
2 Matthew Wolcott 46 29:19
3 David Braungard 49 30:16
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Laura Taft Bull 43 27:26
2 Alejandra Escudero 43 28:40
3 Heidi Noyes 45 30:01
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Daniel Flanagan 58 24:34
2 Marc Kornheiser 56 25:43
3 James Edgar 51 26:09
2 Mike Monast 33 29:56
3 Matt Restivo 33 55:42
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Alexandra Watson 35 30:47
2 Sarah Watson 31 55:00
3 Claudette Restivo 34 55:40
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Peter De Bock 46 32:13
2 Denis Belisle 47 32:29
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Megan De Bock 47 37:39
2 Dawn Hobbs 47 41:44
3 Andi Tovey 43 1:01:11
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Jon Atwell 59 23:33
2 David Shumpert 54 24:29
3 Steve Hanagan 58 24:35
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Jana Hanagan 57 49:47
2 Monika Van Tonder 56 49:47
3 Sarah Smith 52 49:50
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Reid Hislop 64 30:26
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FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Junko Kerins 53 32:32
2 Corine Flanagan 58 44:27
3 Lynn Pandori 56 48:59
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Gary Fuller 66 27:38
2 Dean Poeth Sr. 65 30:34
3 Stephen Rockmacher 60 31:49
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Barbara Scheurer 65 37:02
2 Lisa Lorman 61 40:14
3 Monique Rabideau 60 48:59
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 John Vavasour 76 52:04
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 Alice Carpenter 74 40:52
2 Nancy Johnston 79 52:51
Courtesy of Scotia-Glenville Lions Club
18TH ANNUAL CCRC 5K RUN/WALK
May 10, 2025 • Christ Community Reformed Church, Clifton Park
13TH ANNUAL MOTHER-LOVIN’ 5K RUN/WALK
May 11, 2025 • Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs
MALE OVERALL
1 Anthony Zazzaro 17 Ballston Lake 16:14
2 Matthew Britten 17 Saratoga Springs 18:16
3 Braden Workman 14 Saratoga Springs 18:48
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Tara Peck 30 Saratoga Springs 18:19
2 Margaret MacDonald 30 Schuylerville 19:55
3 Marta Dauphinee 47 Glenville 20:03
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 14
1 Javier Esqueda 14 Saratoga Springs 20:58
2 Caden Workman 14 Saratoga Springs 21:14
3 Connor Cook 13 Broadalbin 22:27
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 14
1 Julianna Schmalz 13 Saratoga Springs 24:34
2 Emma Adalian 11 Glenmont 25:03
3 Natalie Sitts 13 Gloversville 26:21
MALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 Colin McKay 15 Ballston Spa 19:23
2 Brady Murphy 17 Saratoga Springs 21:50
3 Connor Walsh 19 Raynham, MA 22:10
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 Charlotte Drabek 17 Wilton 24:51
2 Arriyana Derby 17 Greenwich 26:34
3 Alley Eisler 19 Ballston Spa 27:09
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Evan Barthelmas 20 Gansevoort 19:57
2 Jamison Friauf 24 Gansevoort 23:09
3 Cooper Walley 20 Gansevoort 25:16
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Schuyler Arnold 24 Ballston Spa 24:00
2 Kristen Murray 20 Rensselaer 27:43
3 Sidney Jones 20 Barrington, IL 27:53
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 David Snyder 28 Saratoga Springs 19:20
2 Ethan Mania 25 Saratoga Springs 22:33
3 Liam Morrison 25 Saratoga Springs 22:51
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Tess Baird 28 Greenfield Center 22:59
2 Hannah Hertik 25 Greenfield Center 23:28
3 Hope Mannion 25 Saratoga Springs 27:25
2 Allan Robison 62 36:33
3 Arthur March 65 43:33
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Pati Robison 62 33:04
2 Marie Bosman 60 33:34
3 Gail Burke 65 34:37
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 Richard Bennett 72 29:09
2 Hank Hamilton 73 42:40
3 Mark Mindel 73 54:18
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 Dee Hamilton 71 54:34
2 Jeanne Tuttle 75 1:01:07
MALE AGE GROUP: 80 - 89
1 Peter De Bock 81 34:49
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 80 - 89
1 Janet Hamilton 80 1:01:13
FATHER/CHILD
1 Peter De Bock/Jacob De Bock 1:06:32
Courtesy of Pat Glover & Christ
Community Reformed Church
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Jared Benton-Ramire 31 Saratoga Springs 23:24
2 Brian Fenton 34 Coventry, CT 26:21
3 Justin Hanehan 31 Stillwater 29:15
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Shannon Griner 32 Niskayuna 23:51
2 Jessica Lapoint 33 Schenectady 23:59
3 Alexandra Dermigny 34 Porter Corners 24:24
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Brandon Butts 35 Saratoga Springs 20:34
2 Rick Levo 38 Saratoga Springs 21:15
3 Andrew Stercho 38 Watervliet 23:53
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Stacey MacDonald 36 Porter Corners 23:19
2 Joanna Stores 36 Ballston Lake 23:24
3 Brigid Dake 39 Greenfield Center 23:32
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Brian Nowicki 40 Schenectady 19:46
2 Matt Moyse 42 Davenport 20:45
3 Paul Panek 44 Gloversville 20:57
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Justine Lobosco 41 Ballston Spa 22:27
2 Megan Guarnier 40 Saratoga Springs 22:40
3 Kristin Erichson 42 Malta 24:08
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Mike O’Toole 49 Mechanicville 23:24
2 Kevin Evans 47 Petersburgh 26:39
3 Philip Lewis 45 Shushan 29:32
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Claudia Farrell 47 Saratoga Springs 27:11
2 Erika Ries 48 Menands 29:44
3 Rebecca Carmack 49 Saratoga Springs 29:53
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Giovanni Correra 52 Malta 21:58
2 Ryan Wade 51 Glens Falls 26:55
3 Bryon Buchanan 54 Mechanicville 28:47
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Shannon Britten 54 Saratoga Springs 27:21
2 Jennifer Rose 51 Saratoga Springs 27:25
3 Amy O’Connor 53 Clifton Park 27:43
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RACE RESULTS
13TH ANNUAL MOTHER-LOVIN’ 5K RUN/WALK cont.
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 John Pecora 55 Gansevoort 23:06
2 Marc Kornheiser 56 Saratoga Springs 25:45
3 Mark Swain 55 Saratoga Springs 25:59
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Mary Fenton 59 Ballston Spa 26:21
2 Amy Sweet 55 Stillwater 28:01
3 Anne Wood 56 Saratoga Springs 29:16
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Ron Seyb 64 Ballston Spa 24:41
2 John Signor 60 Albany 25:08
3 Frederick Bahr 60 Round Lake 26:31
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Annette Romano 60 Malta 24:10
2 Lisa Trafton 62 Cornwallville 28:36
3 Maureen Zito 60 Glenmont 29:12
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Michael Dolan 66 Pottersville 31:13
2 Michael Mansir 68 Ballston Spa 31:46
3 Garry White 69 Saratoga Springs 32:44
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Maureen Fitzgerald 67 Clifton Park 27:29
2 Peg Endres 65 Malta 34:55
3 Judy Bylsma 69 Clay 36:16
HALF MARATHON
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Alison Biester 29 Highland Park, NJ 1:39:23
2 Catherine O’Halloran 22 Denver, CO 1:41:37
3 Kalyn Dawes 23 Corte Madera, CA 1:41:49
MALE OVERALL
1 Luke Smith 42 Charlestown, MA 1:16:45
2 Diomedes Dieppa-Matos 30 Highland Park, NJ 1:24:54
3 Colman Nye 23 Cambridge, MA 1:26:39
10K RACE
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Courtney Bennett 31 Farmington, NH 45:21
2 Elzy Wick 52 Burlington, VT 48:37
3 Rebecca Raskin 57 Burlington, VT 48:57
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 Michael Boss 74 Ballston Spa 40:11
2 Anthony Daddario 73 Schenectady 42:41
3 Michael Zurlo 71 Mechanicville 54:53
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 Susan Niefield 73 Saratoga Springs 34:07
2 Judy Beers 72 Lake George 34:23
3 Karen Barrett 70 Troy 36:35
MALE AGE GROUP: 75 - 79
1 Robert Lee Rivers 77 Saratoga Springs 31:20
2 Daniel Lynch 75 Greenfield Center 31:41
3 Richard Russo 75 Saratoga Springs 49:20
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 75 - 79
1 Marilyn Daloia 76 Mechanicville 34:35
2 Margaret Dezee 75 Ballston Spa 46:30
3 Michelle Hunt 75 Malta 47:11
MALE AGE GROUP: 85 - 89
1 Dick Street 85 Glens Falls 51:32
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 85 - 89
1 Flora Walsh 86 Williamsville 1:10:39
Courtesy of Kelly’s Angels
VERMONT SUN HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K
May 11, 2025 • Branbury State Park on Lake Dunmore, Salisbury, VT
MALE OVERALL
1 Jared Lamson 22 CDPHP Fitness Connect/ 17:06
Ciccotti Center
2 Jack Huber 24 Neural Stem Cell Institute 17:38
3 Drew Burns 28 Regeneron 17:49
4 Jonathan Lindenauer 37 PERMA 17:51
5 Gabriel Winters-Bona 23 NYS DEC 18:03
6 John Amenta 23 PepsiCo 18:04
7 Lou Dinuzzo 42 Colonie Police Runners 18:10
8 Ricardo Estremera 39 Questar III BOCES 18:17
9 Jacob Andrews 31 Thermal Environmental 18:24
Sales
10 Austin Turner 28 SABIC 18:30
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Karen Bertasso 40 Department of 20:05
Veterans Affairs
2 Kerry Flower 25 Living Resources 20:11
3 Emily Burns 28 Mohonasen Central 20:16
School District
4 Emily Taft 35 Scotia Glenville 20:34
Central Schools
5 Olivia Beltrani 31 NYSTEC 20:38
6 Tricia Longo 35 Regeneron 20:39
7 Abbi Raghubar 27 Owens Corning 20:46
8 Karina Bolton 27 Trane 21:02
9 Nicole Moslander 37 Capital District Beginnings 21:28
10 Dana Bush 46 Saratoga Springs District 22:09
City School
MALE TEAMS
1 NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation – A 1:21:24
Gabriel Winters-Bona, Matt Ninneman,
Michael Grosso, Sean Madden
2 Regeneron – A 1:24:02
Drew Burns, Michael Wiegand, Russell Brown, Tyler Lipina
3 SABIC A 1:25:22
Austin Turner, Stefan Ogle, Brendan Dix, Chris Englebert
4 KPMG – A 1:25:29
Collin Clinton, Patrick Dauer, Dean Geesler,
Matthew St. Pierre
5 NYS Dept of Health – A 1:29:46
Devin Akerley, Caleb Mallery, William Grady,
Kevin Malloy
MALE OVERALL
1 Robert Leonard 33 Brandon, VT 40:55
2 Robin Martin 32 Everett, MA 43:07
3 Bastiaan Phair 25 Cornwall, VT 44:12
5K RACE
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Neily Jennings 42 Charlotte, VT 22:58
2 D. Moller 11 Hinesburg, VT 25:51
3 Catherine Moller 45 Hinesburg, VT 27:34
MALE OVERALL
1 Roland Ekstrom 15 Essex Junction, VT 18:59
2 Charlie Redmond 17 Hinesburg, VT 21:58
3 Andrew Sambrook 59 Middlebury, VT 26:54
Courtesy of Vermont Sun Run & Triathlon Series
CDPHP WORKFORCE TEAM CHALLENGE 3.5M RUN/WALK
May 15, 2025 • Empire State Plaza, Albany
6 Goldman Sachs Ayco – A 1:30:13
Tyler Kopacki, Russell Merchant, John Burke,
Connor Flaherty
7 Naval Nuclear Laboratory – A 1:30:22
Andrew Berger, Alexander Bianconi, Andrew Pavlou,
Joe Sgarlata
8 IBM – A 1:31:19
Mike Chow, Larry Clevenger, Matthew Wehrman,
Romain Lallement
9 GE Aerospace – A 1:32:08
Peter Katlic, Aaron Knobloch, Skye Elliott,
Anteneh Kebbede
10 NYS Division of the Budget – A 1:33:24
Paul Joyce, Kyle McCormack, Steven Methe,
Joseph McManus
FEMALE TEAMS
1 Regeneron – A 1:31:23
Tricia Longo, Kristie Morton, Laura Klang, Mary Devries
2 Albany Med Health System – A 1:44:18
Amanda Carroll, Abigail Macbeth, Kara McKnight,
Tammy Anderson
3 NYS Dept of Health – A 1:45:12
Sally Holt, Gianna Mirabile, Brett Engel, Krista Thomas
4 Regeneron – B 1:49:40
Zoe Barclay, Jamie Davis, Sarah Rivet, Megan Swanson
5 NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services – A 1:52:36
Alison Verdini, Lauren Scarupa, Kate Steves,
Adrienne Barker
6 Living Resources – A 1:54:39
Kerry Flower, Lindsey Friedman, Stephanie Fisher,
Carla Mastriano
7 NYS Division of the Budget – A 1:54:49
Cate Chamberlain, Katlin Young, Natasha Malchak,
Alissa Narode
8 St. Peter’s Health Partners – A 1:55:36
Leigh Parker, Sara Swan, Vicky Tiberia, Jennifer Hebner
9 South Colonie Central School District – A 1:56:13
Rebecca Cropsey, Natalie Stagnitti, Jessica Hernandez,
Michelle Krawiecki
10 Progressive Insurance – A 1:59:02
Sabrina Abdelwahab, Katie Ogilvie, Sarah Lindenauer,
Emily Denny
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COED TEAMS
1 Albany Med Health System 1:27:43
Robert Ordish, Skyler Teague, Danielle Eckler, Erin Macbeth
2 GE Vernova – A 1:34:47
Oswaldo Rodriguez, David Jasinski, Marisa Mariotti,
Megan Stewart
3 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – A 1:36:30
Brian Woods, Neal Norton Jr., Rebecca Miceli, Corinne O’Neill
4 Regeneron – A 1:38:45
Jeff Krywanczyk, Travis Blank, Abigail Kopp, Katie Cherry
5 Fleet Feet Albany | Malta – A 1:39:12
Andrew Getty, Eric Young, Tyler Howard, Olivia Leonard
6 Plug Power – A 1:42:11
Simon Powhida, William Dodds, Kimberly Fetcho,
Cynthia Rice
7 NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation – A 1:44:03
Christopher Cook, Ian Goller, Olivia McGranaghan,
Monica Moss
8 SABIC – A 1:44:09
Ben Novello, Justin Ng, Libbie Craft, Anne Lemon
9 Bethlehem Central School District – A 1:45:12
Andrew Rickert, John Walston, Rebecca McIlvain,
Christen Jordon
10 Albany Med Health System – P 1:46:34
Matthew Markham, Tom Fox, Kayla Rackowski,
Zoelena Poore
TOP PARTICIPATION TEAMS
EDUCATION
1 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
2 UAlbany
3 Union College
GOVERNMENT
1 NYS Dept of Information Technology
2 NYS Dept of Health
3 NYS Dept of Public Service
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
1 Albany Medical Health System
2 CDPHP
3 Wildwood Programs
PRIVATE CORPORATION
1 Community Care Physicians
2 Naval Nuclear Physicians
3 SABIC
PUBLIC CORPORATION
1 Regeneron
2 Progressive Insurance
3 Trustco Bank
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CDPHP WORKFORCE TEAM CHALLENGE 3.5M RUN/WALK cont.
MALE OVERALL
1 Holden Maynard 17:36
2 Greg Hart 18:16
3 Steve Maynard 19:24
4 Nolan Parks 23:04
5 Luis Cruz 23:12
6 Matthew Kluck 23:45
7 Matthew Auringer 23:47
8 Jon Atwell 24:17
9 Cooper Thayne 24:46
10 Kevin Evans 25:28
11 Sayan Bhattacharyy 25:43
12 Daniel Bernstein 25:54
13 Matthew Vanderlofs 26:10
14 Jacob Washco 26:37
15 Terry Langlois 26:41
16 Terence Cassidy 27:17
17 William Huber 27:18
18 John Bateman 27:36
19 Joseph Tokarczyk 29:17
20 William Hayter 29:50
21 Joe Hayter 29:51
22 Scott Bowmancheste 30:10
23 Andrew Lee 30:27
24 Michael Washco 32:02
25 John Manning 34:40
26 Mikchael Pa Triman 35:30
27 Zeke Caverly 37:13
28 Jeffrey Nissen 37:25
29 Corey Carnevale 38:12
30 Richard Houck 38:56
31 David Lange 38:58
32 Anthony Morelli 39:07
33 Wayne Bowmancheste 44:59
34 John Vavasour 45:16
35 Elliott Lehman 46:14
36 Evan Geils 46:33
37 Remy Lehman 49:06
38 Corey Lehman 49:18
39 Jeffrey Lane 49:31
40 Taylor Meacham 50:52
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Kay Williams 23:45
2 Anneka Williams 23:45
3 Mary Greagan 23:59
4 Audrey Rankin 24:46
5 Jillian Steenburgh 25:11
6 Nina Bernstein 27:37
7 Ellen Lee 28:36
8 Emma Homsey 29:09
9 Gail Doering 29:35
10 Cassandra Vanderlo 29:43
11 Kristina Rao 29:33
12 Chinchi Cassidy 30:06
13 Julie Halsdorf 30:16
14 Bobette Shirley 31:16
T-SHIRT CONTEST WINNERS
BEST OVERALL
1 CDTA
2 NYS Office of General Services
3 NYS Workers Compensation Board
BEST CORPORATE
1 Howard Hanna
2 Harding Mazzotti
3 Next Era Energy
MOST HUMOROUS
1 Albany Braces
2 Beech-Nut
3 Honest Weight Food Co-Op
MOST MOTIVATIONAL
1 Mohawk Opportunities
2 NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services
3 NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Courtesy of Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club
4TH ANNUAL SUNNYVIEW IN MOTION 5K WALK, ROLL & RUN
May 17, 2025 • Central Park Pavilion, Schenectady
1.5M PADDLE, 16.5M BIKE, 6.2M RUN
SOLO CANOE – MALE OVERALL
1 Sean Murray 42 2:25:38
SOLO KAYAK – MALE OVERALL
1 Josh Edmonds 37 2:02:56
2 Jim Allott 65 2:09:41
3 Charles Hollister 37 2:10:53
4 Jeremy Peters 30 2:29:51
5 Thomas Meininger 40 2:38:40
6 Mark Stephenson 61 2:40:42
7 Marc Lauzon 49 2:41:11
GLIMMERGLASS TRIATHLON
May 17, 2025 • Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown
15K RUN
MALE OVERALL
1 Sefa Yildiz 23 Voorheesville 1:06:42
2 Todd Smith 51 Slingerlands 1:07:11
3 Brian Northan 50 Guilderland 1:07:58
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Rebecca Chapman 43 Altamont 1:15:15
2 Jessica Northan 49 Guilderland 1:18:17
3 Debbie Erickson 55 Voorheesville 1:24:59
8 Calvin Hardy 34 2:41:29
9 Dalton Whaley 32 2:44:35
10 Josh Huntley 44 2:51:53
11 Nicholas Kotar 41 3:18:26
12 Johnny Foti 27 3:39:52
SOLO KAYAK – FEMALE OVERALL
1 Heidi Edmonds 25 2:17:54
2 Nicole Hauser 41 2:44:00
3 Connie Allen 36 2:51:42
4 Krista Broussard 18 3:30:57
5 Lara Comithier 58 3:39:45
15 Colleen Wash 33:45
16 Jean Lange 33:45
17 Danica Dombroski 33:43
18 Amy O’Connor 33:44
19 Meghan Geils 34:13
20 Dana Endres 34:28
21 Alison Terry 34:28
22 Katherine Vanderlo 34:35
23 Brittany Defruscio 34:41
24 Elizabeth Badalucc 34:50
25 Jill Webber 36:23
26 Emilia Bours 36:30
27 Lauren Bours 36:30
28 Madelyn Washco 37:05
29 Melissa Washco 37:06
30 Kirstel Sidlauskas 37:24
31 Alyssa Nissen 37:26
32 Ellen Nissen 37:27
33 Alexis Carnevale 38:09
34 Audra Houck 38:57
35 Kaminee Bhawani 42:09
36 Alice Carpenter 42:30
37 Jill Burwell 43:35
38 Kate Pellettier 43:34
39 Madyson Powell 43:58
40 Ashlee Evans 44:59
Courtesy of Sunnyview Rehabilitation
Hospital Foundation
3-4 PERSON CANOE – MALE OVERALL
1 Stephen Hudyncia 64 2:15:13
3-4 PERSON CANOE – FEMALE
OVERALL
1 Lydia Dillon 56 2:44:25
3-4 PERSON KAYAK – MALE
OVERALL
1 Charles Brooks 62 1:55:48
2 Nolan Mulligan 12 3:08:08
Courtesy of Clark Sports Center
48TH ANNUAL VOORHEESVILLE MEMORIAL DAY RACES
May 24, 2025 • Reilly & Son, Voorheesville
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 14
1 Ian Reilly 14 Voorheesville 1:21:43
2 James Stone 14 Voorheesville 1:41:05
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Wesley Appler 23 Oriskany 1:09:19
2 Carl Treiber 26 Voorheesville 1:11:12
3 Carson Carrow 20 Altamont 1:13:11
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Courtney Donohue 24 Rome 1:27:07
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RACE RESULTS
48TH ANNUAL VOORHEESVILLE MEMORIAL DAY RACES cont.
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Douglas Ayombisa 38 Voorheesville 1:44:53
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Katie McNamara 35 Delmar 1:49:24
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Joe Cocci 47 Voorheesville 1:23:02
2 Matt P 47 Scotia, MS 1:26:21
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Lisa Sawtelle-Proro 43 Glenville 1:26:21
2 Melinda White 44 Altamont 1:29:12
3 Jaime Goodman 45 Voorheesville 1:31:05
4 Kara Donohue 47 Altamont 1:43:41
5 Jaime Sheehy 49 Schodack Landing 1:44:02
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Carl Treiber 57 Voorheesville 1:13:28
2 Denis Cote 54 East Berne 1:21:09
3 John Brunner 58 Schenectady 1:31:06
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Karen Cusato 57 Schenectady 1:44:02
2 Charity Armstrong 52 Rensselaer 2:05:27
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Russ Hoyer 65 Voorheesville 1:10:38
2 Ron Seyb 64 Ballston Spa 1:19:27
3 Steven Silverberg 66 Schenectady 1:41:30
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 Bob Mead 76 East Greenbush 1:26:29
3.2K RUN & FUN WALK
MALE OVERALL
1 Conor Cashin 32 Boston, MA 10:15
2 Chuck Terry 42 Albany 10:45
3 Peter Coffey 15 Voorheesville 11:38
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Abbi Raghubar 27 Voorheesville 11:00
2 Jazz Roberts 25 Latham 11:42
3 Caitlin Abelseth 32 Voorheesville 12:14
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 14
1 Carter Ward 13 Voorheesville 11:52
2 Benjamin Chapman 14 Altamont 13:00
3 Nolan Dickinson 14 Rotterdam 13:46
4 Parker Pratt 11 Nassau 13:46
5 Owen Curl 12 Voorheesville 14:51
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 14
1 Hadley Coughlin 11 Latham 14:50
2 Ellie Morse 12 Slingerlands 17:34
3 Lily Osborne 13 Voorheesville 18:00
4 Adelia Slayton 11 Voorheesville 19:50
5 Claire Pinard 14 Voorheesville 19:57
MALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 Aidan Hartmann 19 Voorheesville 13:54
2 Anthony Schaefer 15 Voorheesville 14:25
3 Tyler Lyons 15 Voorheesville 14:59
4 Eric Guilmette 15 Albany 17:57
5 Matteo Dambrocia 15 New Scotland 17:58
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 Ana Guerra 15 Voorheesville 13:44
2 Lindsey Wight 18 Voorheesville 13:53
3 Amanda Caswell 18 Clarksville 15:00
4 Haley Murphy 16 Altamont 16:45
5 Madelyn Morse 16 Albany 18:23
MALE OVERALL
1 Noah Greski 22 Scotia 53:19
2 Ryan Carney 38 Red Hook 53:33
3 Isaac Garcia-Cassani 28 Corning 54:08
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Kat Morrissey 35 Springfield, MA 1:00:29
2 Megan Vianese 19 Saratoga Springs 1:01:40
3 Allison Cassani 28 Corning 1:02:47
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 14
1 Lincoln Barclay 14 Ballston Spa 1:32:00
2 Tyler Stokes 9 Ballston Spa 2:14:54
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 14
1 Veronica Kenick 12 Menands 1:23:30
2 Emma Adalian 11 Glenmont 1:35:36
3 Jessica Rood 14 Kingston 1:47:09
MALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 Cameron Volk 17 Albany 1:08:22
2 Dylan Piel 15 Schenectady 1:26:50
3 Aidan Hartmann 19 Voorheesville 1:30:42
4 Logan Haight 16 Johnstown 2:00:40
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 Camille Wey 15 Altamont 1:22:09
2 Ella Bodenstab 15 Charlton 1:26:51
3 Bella Silipigno 18 Halfmoon 1:27:04
4 Grace Hipple 18 Shippensburg, PA 1:33:04
5 Sophia Reidell 19 Northville 1:36:17
6 Alley Eisler 19 Ballston Spa 1:37:54
7 Emily Foster 16 Ballston Lake 1:55:36
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Christopher Murphy 29 Troy 13:34
2 James Longrod 25 Jay 18:04
3 Christian Hunt 25 Voorheesville 18:36
4 Kyle Schultz 22 Mechanicville 21:50
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Stephanie Erickson 25 Voorheesville 13:39
2 Anna Hellkamp 26 Voorheesville 16:33
3 Kellen Gibson 25 New York 17:06
4 Ayla Morwin 23 Voorheesville 17:08
5 Emily Monaghan 22 Voorheesville 18:19
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Denny Covalt 38 Greencastle, PA 18:22
2 Mika Stewart 37 Weatfield 22:54
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Alicia Noll 34 Voorheesville 19:59
2 Kate Woll 38 Niskayuna 21:27
3 Amanda Brennan 36 Voorheesville 38:07
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Dan Messier 44 Slingerlands 13:44
2 Jeremy McNamara 46 Delmar 14:06
3 Greg Dillon 41 Voorheesville 14:43
4 Joshua Terry 42 Voorheesville 18:11
5 Michael Slayton 43 Voorheesville 19:03
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Marcy Terry 41 Voorheesville 16:36
2 Kassy Foley 42 Voorheesville 17:30
3 Janelle Lyons 45 Voorheesville 18:22
4 Nicole Urschel 40 Niskayuna 21:27
5 Melissa Covalt 40 Greencastle, PA 21:35
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Doug Hough 58 Latham 13:07
2 Clifford Erickson 54 Voorheesville 13:45
3 Vincent Foley 57 Voorheesville 17:03
4 Timothy Gyurovits 54 Voorheesville 18:27
5 Stephen Hartmann 54 Voorheesville 19:39
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Lucy Murphy 51 Altamont 18:08
2 Barbara Maughan 57 Westerlo 20:10
3 Christy Rivenburg 54 Voorheesville 20:47
4 Paula Hough 55 Latham 21:50
5 Maria Matos 58 Voorheesville 23:35
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Christopher Murphy 68 Scotia 19:56
2 David Miranda 61 Voorheesville 20:12
3 Terrance O’Connor 66 Delmar 20:16
4 Mike Hall 68 Albany 29:16
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Mary Burrill 66 Voorheesville 21:55
2 Cathy Sheehan 65 Cohoes 26:33
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 Jim Sheehan 73 Cohoes 22:29
2 John Vavasour 76 Albany 27:52
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 Anne Tyrrell 75 Albany 22:20
MALE AGE GROUP: 80 - 99
1 Donald Gallagher 82 Albany 25:00
Courtesy of Voorheesville Running and Cycling Club
5TH ANNUAL MILES ON THE MOHAWK 10-MILE ROAD RACE
May 25, 2025 • Mabee Farm, Rotterdam Junction to Mohawk Harbor, Schenectady
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Jacob Weissenburg 24 Albany 1:12:58
2 Kyle Chauvette 23 Manchester, NH 1:18:35
3 Ezra Gollan 21 Brooklyn 1:19:22
4 Owen Hutchinson 21 Waltham, MA 1:26:19
5 Talha Khan 21 Schenectady 1:26:08
6 Jared Antoine 21 Westborough, MA 1:29:49
7 Christopher Wearing 22 New Canaan, CT 1:41:28
8 Logan Beringer 21 Williamstown, MA 1:45:48
9 Domenic Sica 21 Canton, MA 1:47:45
10 Bryan Cusi 24 Scotia 1:50:17
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Sophia Bisognano 22 Albany 1:07:15
2 Molly Kane 24 Rensselaer 1:10:07
3 Isabella Ostrowski 23 Latham 1:16:35
4 Meghan Maloney 23 Clifton Park 1:30:19
5 Ashleigh Lacy 24 Albany 1:32:13
6 Alex Schermerhorn 22 Schenectady 1:34:17
7 Claire Braaten 20 Ithaca 1:33:16
8 Lydia Kammerer 21 Ballston Lake 1:34:14
9 Abigael Egan 21 Kings Park 1:33:40
10 Hannah Mattison 24 Greenfield Center 1:34:15
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Noah Valvo 26 Delanson 57:33
2 Joe Degiorgio 25 Troy 58:20
3 Holden Maynard 25 Schenectady 59:19
4 Tyler Morrissey 28 Clifton Park 59:24
5 Chris O’Brien 29 Albany 59:49
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6 Daniel Medici 28 Watervliet 1:01:20
7 Luke McMorrow 28 Albany 1:04:37
8 Alexander Hamer 27 Wynantskill 1:05:12
9 Jack Garrett 27 East Greenbush 1:07:33
10 Matthew Mitchell 25 Melrose 1:08:40
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Kelly Reese 27 Boston 1:03:39
2 Mercedes Planavsky 25 Malta 1:08:22
3 Gabrielle Van Dyk 25 Schenectady 1:11:03
4 Meaghan Podlaski 27 Albany 1:13:31
5 Frankie Pearson 29 Delmar 1:14:07
6 Katie Cherry 26 Valatie 1:17:29
7 Zoelena Poore 27 Albany 1:19:02
8 Olivia Bruni 28 Watervliet 1:21:26
9 Emily Nugent 25 Albany 1:25:21
10 Samantha Monks 29 Saratoga Springs 1:26:53
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Jean-Paul Leblanc 31 Troy 1:00:52
2 Robbie Diamond 34 Latham 1:02:47
3 Jonathan Moore 31 Albany 1:03:12
4 Damian Gilchrist 30 Latham 1:03:59
5 Dylan Hedderman 32 Albany 1:11:48
6 Scott Frament 34 East Greenbush 1:12:31
7 Ari Rosenblum 30 Glenmont 1:13:19
8 Kyle McCue 33 Albany 1:14:49
9 Justin Clement 30 Clifton Park 1:16:04
10 John Evans 31 Rensselaer 1:17:30
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Christie Garth 30 Schenectady 1:08:00
2 Fiona Recchia 32 Saratoga Springs 1:11:54
3 Moira De Francesco 32 Highland Lakes, NJ 1:14:17
4 Mariana Serback 31 Niskayuna 1:16:43
5 Leanne Archer 31 Schenectady 1:19:05
6 Bryn Lappies 30 Rensselaer 1:19:14
7 Katie Campbell 33 Albany 1:19:25
8 Amanda Case 33 Delmar 1:20:54
9 Jennifer Jones 32 Schenectady 1:22:39
10 Yulie Carrazana-Markman 30 Cohoes 1:23:32
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Vincent Aceto Jr 38 Schenectady 54:53
2 Brendan Murray 37 Durham, NC 1:00:35
3 Greg Hart 36 Saratoga Springs 1:05:09
4 Eric Koch 36 Latham 1:05:57
5 Keith Gregory 36 Cohoes 1:06:25
6 Thomas Dansereau 38 Troy 1:07:56
7 Patrick Young 36 Delmar 1:08:14
8 Chad Richards 38 Windham 1:10:55
9 Adam French 36 Nassau 1:11:51
10 Ryan Schroeck 38 Queensbury 1:12:06
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Madelina Montini 36 Schenectady 1:15:42
2 Michelle Carr 36 Schenectady 1:15:52
3 Jennifer Vacchio 37 Ballston Lake 1:16:07
4 Angela Sickles 39 Rexford 1:17:25
5 Sophie Varosy 35 Troy 1:17:52
6 Tiffany Wysocki 35 Latham 1:18:15
7 Bri Knowlton 37 Fort Edward 1:18:57
8 Brigid Dake 39 Greenfield Center 1:22:05
9 Sarah James 35 Schenectady 1:22:19
10 Meagan Donaldson 36 Slingerlands 1:22:53
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 John Deer 42 Slingerlands 1:04:55
2 Christopher Jaynes 44 Ballston Spa 1:09:00
3 Corey Kruse 44 Cohoes 1:09:48
4 Ryan Cooper 44 Clifton Park 1:11:13
5 Christopher Wen 40 Albany 1:14:43
6 Travis Kellman 42 Glenville 1:16:47
7 Steven James 43 Clifton Park 1:17:27
8 Anthony Demarco 42 Troy 1:16:44
9 John Armbruster 42 Scotia 1:17:07
10 Nicholas Lobosco 43 Ballston Spa 1:17:17
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Julianne McCarthy 42 Clifton Park 1:09:50
2 Emily Coppenrath 41 Rensselaer 1:10:57
3 Elizabeth Chauhan 40 Albany 1:14:42
4 Justine Lobosco 41 Ballston Spa 1:16:01
5 Sarah Strock 42 Selkirk 1:19:09
6 Nicole Viscusi 40 Scotia 1:19:11
7 Amy Wright 41 Ballston Lake 1:19:24
8 Tina Harris 43 Schenectady 1:19:33
9 Sue McBride 43 Mechanicville 1:20:47
10 Laura Moore 41 Ballston Spa 1:22:37
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Ryan Fisher 45 Ballston Spa 1:04:34
2 Steve Maynard 49 Schenectady 1:05:19
3 Clay Lodovice 49 Voorheesville 1:06:46
4 Colin Crowley 48 Ballston Spa 1:07:50
5 Nick Whaley 45 Clifton Park 1:08:59
6 Scott Siverling 48 Hillsdale, NJ 1:11:29
7 Dallas Devries 47 Cohoes 1:13:35
8 Matt Coonradt 49 Ballston Lake 1:15:57
9 Marc Garbiras 48 Clifton Park 1:16:17
10 Patrick Mugg 46 Latham 1:17:02
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Ann Marie Moskal 45 Ballston Spa 1:09:13
2 Margaret Wentworth 45 Rhinebeck 1:13:15
3 Laurie Carter 45 Averill Park 1:20:14
4 Sara Graham 48 Ballston Lake 1:22:40
5 Theresa Delorenzo 47 Waterford 1:23:55
6 Sarah Pulcher 46 Selkirk 1:24:35
7 Allison Bradley 49 Albany 1:26:06
JUNE 2025 53
5TH ANNUAL MILES ON THE MOHAWK 10-MILE ROAD RACE cont.
8 Angie Silipigno 49 Halfmoon 1:27:04
9 Karolyn Devito 49 Cohoes 1:31:27
10 Cheryl Hipple 49 Shippensburg, PA 1:33:04
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Gary Dennis 54 Milford, PA 1:07:48
2 Greg Ethier 51 Ballston Lake 1:07:57
3 William Dodds 50 Watervliet 1:12:24
4 Joshua Finch 50 Lake Katrine 1:13:04
5 Daniel Valderrama 54 Clifton Park 1:15:41
6 Giovanni Correra 52 Malta 1:15:50
7 Matt Beaver 50 Ballston Lake 1:21:49
8 Erik Sanderson 50 Rexford 1:23:40
9 Daniel Kammerer 52 Ballston Lake 1:29:41
10 Matthew Essery 50 Catskill 1:29:48
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Krystal Gallagher 52 Mechanicville 1:14:12
2 Stephanie Monteau 51 East Greenbush 1:18:12
3 Debbie Gulneck 51 Stillwater 1:28:54
4 Terra Stone 50 East Greenbush 1:32:02
5 Amy O’Connor 53 Clifton Park 1:33:42
6 Amy Becerra 54 East Syracuse 1:34:19
7 Jennifer Palmatier 53 Johnstown 1:35:42
8 Michele Brown 51 Freehold 1:36:17
9 Joy Bufano 50 Newtonville 1:35:35
10 Deana Ashline 51 Schenectady 1:36:23
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 David Dimassimo 55 Glens Falls 1:14:18
2 Gil Chorbajian 55 Schenectady 1:16:00
3 Barry Balkwell 59 Schaghticoke 1:17:30
4 Russell Lester 56 Morrisonville 1:19:04
5 John Paniccia 58 Clifton Park 1:19:46
6 Jon Atwell 59 Halfmoon 1:20:37
7 Scott Braun 56 Fultonville 1:22:02
8 Dan Reidell 58 Northville 1:23:54
9 Yanni Lambropoulos 59 Troy 1:25:59
10 Kenneth Lane 59 Castleton 1:26:27
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Bridget Enderle 57 Averill Park 1:29:15
2 Ann Cunningham 58 Delmar 1:36:22
3 Michelle Lagonia 58 Austerlitz 1:37:41
4 Kimberly Riley 55 Latham 1:38:52
5 Lisa Graves 56 Delmar 1:41:05
6 Sheila Morrissey 57 Clifton Park 1:41:28
7 Kim Eisler 58 Ballston Spa 1:43:03
8 Lara Kaye 55 Averill Park 1:44:22
9 Kathy Viggiano 56 Delmar 1:45:55
10 Lori Buckley 57 Averill Park 1:47:20
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Devon Carranza 61 Westerlo 1:07:30
2 Craig Dubois 61 Sprakers 1:11:58
3 John Sestito 61 Johnsonville 1:14:12
4 Russell Lauer 62 Troy 1:15:38
5 Gary Shelnutt 63 Troy 1:18:05
6 Paul Moore 60 Glenville 1:22:27
7 Matt Kawola 61 Latham 1:24:00
8 Tom Verret 60 Schenectady 1:28:08
9 Aaron Lieberman 60 Slingerlands 1:31:22
10 John Signor 60 Schenectady 1:33:19
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Christine Varley 61 Cohoes 1:23:52
2 Bridgett Frary 64 Delmar 1:32:22
3 Maureen Zito 60 Glenmont 1:40:45
4 Anne Hurley 62 Delmar 1:40:51
5 Patricia Paone 61 Scotia 1:50:58
6 Anna Goltz 62 Ballston Lake 2:02:59
7 Rhonda Smith 63 Latham 2:15:29
8 Barb Diamond 60 Schenectady 2:21:32
9 Carrie McLoughlin 62 Durham 2:30:16
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 David Homsey 66 Glenmont 1:22:22
2 Todd Jackson 67 Walworth 1:29:33
3 Steve Vnuk 69 Delmar 1:32:36
4 Carmelo Rao 67 Burnt Hills 1:34:42
5 Christopher Boldiston 65 Albany 1:37:46
6 Vincent Juliano 68 Delanson 1:42:05
7 Robert Ward 69 Albany 1:43:17
8 Richard Kelly 68 Schenectady 1:50:38
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Cindy Lyons 68 Wilton, CT 1:35:14
2 Barbara Connolly 66 Delmar 1:42:56
3 Colleen Walsh 68 Troy 1:44:16
4 Georgia Sullivan 69 Albany 2:12:13
5 Vernessa Mason-Mitchell 65 Latham 2:48:34
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 Michael Wright 71 Albany 1:25:34
2 George Baranauskas 71 Scotia 1:46:08
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 Erika Oesterle 73 Stamford 1:37:27
2 Carolyn George 71 Albany 1:39:01
3 Martha DeGrazia 74 Slingerlands 1:42:05
4 Darlene Cardillo 72 Delmar 1:49:26
5 Joan Celentano 71 Schenectady 1:55:02
6 Valerie Pezzula 70 Albany 2:09:02
7 Debra Kelley 71 Albany 2:09:02
MALE AGE GROUP: 75 - 79
1 Joe Aliberti 75 Voorheesville 1:50:34
2 Seamus Hodgkinson 76 Delmar 1:51:33
3 Frank Fallon 77 Islip 1:52:30
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 75 - 79
1 Anne Tyrrell 75 Albany 2:01:41
2 Suzanne Nealon 75 Saratoga Springs 2:06:30
Courtesy of ARE Event Productions

54 Adirondack Sports
RACE RESULTS
M&T BANK VERMONT CITY MARATHON & RELAY
May 25, 2025 • Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT
MARATHON – 26.2 MILES
MALE OVERALL
1 Ryan Eiler 39 Boston, MA 2:17:04
2 Chris Gish 26 Jeffersonville, VT 2:20:57
3 Sam Montclair 33 Cary, NC 2:23:01
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Margaret Vido 34 Lafayette Hill, PA 2:41:12
2 Hayley Collins 26 Tolland, CT 2:48:48
3 Eliza Kerschner 35 Old Town, ME 2:54:03
WHEELCHAIR: FEMALE OVERALL
1 Marina Shelton 32 Wayland, MA 6:41:32
TWO-PERSON RELAY
1 Old Bones 2:33:02
Seth Jackson, Adron Pittmon
2 MSG 2:48:30
Binney Mitchell, John Stanton-Geddes
3 Leaps and Bounds 2:49:23
Richard Bounds, Than Moore
RACE 1 - MAY 6
MALE OVERALL
1 Matthew Brown 25 North Creek 20:14
2 Tom Portuese 43 Queensbury 20:45
3 Jeff Sullivan 62 Glens Falls 22:03
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Justine Trybendis 42 Glens Falls 22:12
2 Susan Keely 60 Queensbury 24:11
3 Sara Sawyer 38 Gansevoort 24:29
RACE 2 - MAY 14
MALE OVERALL
1 Matthew Brown 25 North Creek 18:58
2 Lance Purvis 47 Queensbury 19:03
3 Andrew McCarthy 41 Queensbury 20:19
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Emily McCarthy 41 Queensbury 19:29
2 Justine Trybendis 42 Glens Falls 22:17
3 Holly Rippon Butler 34 Schuylerville 23:22
RACE 3 - MAY 21
MALE OVERALL
1 Shaun Donegan 39 Malta 17:58
2 Lance Purvis 47 Queensbury 19:10
3 Andrew McCarthy 41 Queensbury 19:54
THREE- TO FIVE-PERSON RELAY
1 CRC Bananas 2:29:37
Owen Gwizdala, Tyler Klein, Kai Renshaw,
Alex Sharp, Ethan Weiner
2 Lighthouse 2:32:31
Jackson Boulter, Parker Haddock, Wyeth Haddock,
Joseph Ham, Colin Slavin
3 Chicken Legs 2:39:20
Ethan Barbieri, Eli Hazen, Sam Hurteau,
Toby Hurteau, Teddy Tremblay
HALF MARATHON – 13.1 MILES
WHEELCHAIR: MALE OVERALL
1 Jordan Carrell 40 South Burlington, VT 49:53
2 Erik Corbett 45 Conway, NH 50:37
3 Shannon Franks 47 Burlington, VT 1:35:54
WHEELCHAIR: FEMALE OVERALL
1 Edie Perkins 54 South Burlington, VT 57:36
2 Carol Hetherington 55 Bellingham, MA 1:17:17
Courtesy of RunVermont
18TH ANNUAL ADIRUNDACK 5K TRAIL RACE SERIES
May 6-27, 2025 • Cole’s Woods, Glens Falls
5K RUN/WALK
OPEN OVERALL
1 Molly Born 26 Chapel Hill, NC 15:31
*New course record
2 Jessica McGorty 26 Chapel Hill, NC 15:57
3 Amy Davis-Green 28 Lake Orion, MI 16:04
4 Annamaria Kostarellis 25 Fayetteville, AR 16:28
5 Cleo Boyd 31 Charlottesville, VA 16:36
6 Rachel Schilkowsky 33 Providence, RI 16:38
7 Cara Udvadia 28 Clifton Park 17:15
8 Emily Bush 18 Saratoga Springs 17:18
9 Keira Rogan 18 Saratoga Springs 17:32
10 Emily Burns 28 Slingerlands 17:41
MASTERS OVERALL
1 Karen Bertasso-Hughes 40 Selkirk 18:11
2 Dana Bush 46 Saratoga Springs 19:20
3 Sascha Scott 49 Syracuse 19:38
4 Meg Versteegen 46 Schenectady 19:50
5 Danielle Hofmann 40 Schenectady 20:00
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 14
1 Zoe Tamvada 13 Saratoga Springs 22:17
2 Mara Carrig 14 Averill Park 22:58
3 Jayden Amadon 13 Albany 23:08
4 Eva Corbett 14 Albany 23:08
5 Eleanor Blabey-Goldhirsh 14 Delmar 23:20
6 Nina Kimball 13 Albany 23:26
7 Maryellen Moslander 13 Schenectady 23:40
8 Olivia Ray 14 Schenectady 23:51
9 Laura Rice 14 Schaghticoke 24:21
10 Lilly Green 13 Schenectady 24:35
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 Cora Conley 15 Saratoga Springs 19:09
2 Hailey Capello 18 Gansevoort 19:29
3 Kaitlin Bogucki 18 Rensselaer 20:25
4 Maya Tamvada 15 Saratoga Springs 22:17
5 Elizabeth Nelson 15 Greenfield Center 22:17
6 Iley Centea 15 Gansevoort 22:17
7 Kiera Kindlon 15 Albany 22:24
8 Abigail Milo 16 Albany 22:32
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Emily McCarthy 41 Queensbury 19:35
2 Justine Trybendis 42 Glens Falls 22:06
3 Susan Keely 60 Queensbury 23:28
RACE 4 - MAY 28
MALE OVERALL
1 Lance Purvis 47 Queensbury 19:05
2 Andrew McCarthy 41 Queensbury 20:10
3 Tom Portuese 43 Queensbury 20:53
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Emily McCarthy 41 Queensbury 19:29
2 Justine Trybendis 42 Glens Falls 21:45
3 Susan Keely 60 Queensbury 23:49
COMBINED RESULTS – TOP FOUR RESULTS SCORE
MALE OVERALL
1 Tom Portuese 43 Queensbury 1:25:21
2 Jeff Sullivan 62 Glens Falls 1:27:15
3 Andrew Snell 51 Queensbury 1:31:02
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Justine Trybendis 42 Glens Falls 1:28:20
2 Susan Keely 60 Queensbury 1:36:55
3 Amy Campopiano 51 Queensbury 1:41:48
Courtesy of Adirondack Runners
47TH ANNUAL DELIGHTFUL RUN FOR WOMEN 5K & CAPITAL KIDS 3K
May 31, 2025 • Academy Park, Albany
9 Juliana Lafountain 17 Albany 22:33
10 Olivia Mennillo 15 Ballston Lake 22:36
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Hannah Risko 21 Schenectady 18:13
2 Annabel Gregg 24 Albany 18:43
3 Sarah Guyette 20 Slingerlands 18:59
4 Hannah Belleville 23 Clifton Park 19:16
5 Molly Kane 24 Rensselaer 20:41
6 Sydney Gonzalez 21 Schenectady 21:15
7 Kaitlyn Burke 21 Troy 21:44
8 Sofia Langlois 20 Glenmont 22:28
9 Madeline Charton 20 Albany 22:33
10 Natalie Oliver 22 Schenectady 23:05
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Kerry Flower 25 Schenectady 17:41
2 Abbi Raghubar 27 Voorheesville 17:46
3 Aziza Chigatayeva 25 New Haven, CT 17:50
4 Karina Bolton 27 Menands 18:09
5 Jazz Roberts 25 Latham 18:13
6 Abbie Sullivan 28 Manlius 19:18
7 Cate Chamberlain 27 Albany 20:00
8 Emily Fraser 26 Ballston Lake 20:58
9 Loren Norfleet 25 Albany 21:44
10 Gianna Mirabile 25 Albany 22:11
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Tara Peck 30 Saratoga Springs 18:33
2 Margaret MacDonald 30 Schuylerville 19:30
3 Christina Garth 30 Schenectady 19:30
4 Kristie Morton 34 West Sand Lake 19:45
5 Kendall Cietek 31 Guilderland 19:51
6 Elizabeth Izzo 33 Lake Placid 19:51
7 Sarah Mayrose 32 Charlton 21:11
8 Tiffany Pierce 30 Mechanicville 21:13
9 Kelsey Wingate 33 Schenectady 21:36
10 Amanda Aussems 31 Slingerlands 21:52
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Tricia Longo 35 Waterford 18:03
2 Emily Taft 35 Albany 18:04
3 Nicole Moslander 37 Schenectady 18:09
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47TH ANNUAL DELIGHTFUL RUN FOR WOMEN 5K & CAPITAL KIDS 3K cont.
4 Lisa Chase 39 Delmar 18:35
5 Maura Tyrrell 39 Kenmore 18:37
6 Donna Langerfeld 39 Port Byron 19:20
7 Maura Tucker 36 Lancaster, PA 19:50
8 Caitlyn Ashton 38 Hudson, MA 21:41
9 Katie Potestio 39 Delmar 21:59
10 Sophia Varosy 35 Brooklyn 22:44
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Megan Haley 44 Albany 20:03
2 Jessica Charles 43 Oriskany 20:37
3 Megan Harrington 40 Cambridge 20:41
4 Emily Coppenrath 41 Rensselaer 20:44
5 Jennifer Bryant 43 Albany 21:15
6 Amanda Carroll 43 Albany 21:18
7 Anna McLoon 42 Albany 21:21
8 Erin Rightmyer 41 Delmar 21:33
9 Jenny Fouche 41 Altamont 21:38
10 Erica Goodman 40 Gansevoort 22:25
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Marta Dauphinee 47 Glenville 20:11
2 Ann Marie Moskal 45 Ballston Spa 20:51
3 Amy Smyth 48 Melrose 22:15
4 Christina Williams 46 Wethersfield, CT 22:20
5 Rachel Toolan 49 Rensselaer 23:30
6 Laurie Carter 45 Averill Park 23:45
7 Jessica Northan 49 Guilderland 23:55
8 Danielle Maslowsky 46 Ballston Lake 24:01
9 Kari Deer 46 Slingerlands 24:06
10 Jennifer Bannigan 47 Slingerlands 25:12
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Krystal Gallagher 52 Pleasant Valley 23:05
2 Amy Seagroatt 50 Clifton Park 23:38
3 Stephanie Monteau 51 East Greenbush 23:52
4 Ericka Emerson 53 Belchertown, MA 24:20
5 Christine Stanavitch 54 Amsterdam 24:20
6 Dieu-Hoa Nguyen 50 Schenectady 24:24
7 Sally Drake 52 Albany 25:17
8 Carolann Koleci 52 Albany 25:27
9 Kindreth Stoia 50 Springfield, MA 25:58
10 Kristin West 51 Slingerlands 26:15
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Margaret McMahon 58 New York 20:16
2 Lori Kingsley 59 Wysox, PA 20:46
3 Emily Bryans 57 Delanson 22:45
4 Tina Dzialo 57 Latham 26:30
5 Deborah Valin 57 Woodbridge, CT 27:06
6 Ann Cloutier 56 Albany 27:29
7 Maryann Reilly-Johnson 57 Albany 27:43
8 Jennifer Bell 59 Dalton, MA 28:02
9 Karen Breer 59 Freeport, ME 28:13
10 Cheri Gatt 57 Voorheesville 28:17
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Lisa Nieradka 60 Clifton Park 22:55
2 Anne Benson 60 Clifton Park 23:16
3 Lauren Hamilton 60 Schenectady 23:24
4 Annette Romano 60 Malta 24:25
5 Anne Strock 61 Petersburg 24:47
6 Wendy Rescott 64 West Sand Lake 25:38
7 Kathleen Dougherty 60 Troy 28:16
8 Sara Hanlon 63 Oneonta 28:31
9 Courtney Mahar 60 Rensselaer 28:36
10 Althea Lamb 63 Mendon, VT 29:06
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Beth Stalker 65 Chestertown 22:13
2 Maureen Fitzgerald 67 Halfmoon 27:37
3 Jean Kerr 66 Delmar 29:11
4 Diane Jannetti 68 Andover, MA 29:20
5 Marilyn Thomas 66 Birmingham, AL 29:48
6 Karen Gerstenberger 67 Albany 29:59
7 Nancy Davis 66 Schenectady 30:26
8 Mary Regalbuto 67 Milford, CT 31:06
9 Mollie Austin-Bell 68 Cambridge 31:56
10 Aura Weinstein 69 Averill Park 32:05
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 Coreen Steinbach 74 Pompey 27:21
2 Carolyn Bur George 71 Albany 29:24
3 Joan Williams 71 Clifton Park 29:27
4 Erika Oesterle 73 Stamford 29:38
5 Darlene Cardillo 72 Delmar 31:38
6 Martha DeGrazia 74 Slingerlands 33:25
7 Hollys Kozlowski 70 Valley Falls 33:32
8 Susan Lesar 71 Round Lake 35:23
9 Joan Celentano 71 Schenectady 35:25
10 Debra Kelley 72 Albany 35:47
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 75 - 79
1 Janet Voelpert 77 Shelton, CT 28:02
2 Jane Holler 75 Milford, CT 29:03
3 Kristine Thorne 75 Clifton Park 34:43
4 Anne Tyrrell 75 Albany 35:22
5 Suzanne Nealon 75 Saratoga Springs 36:12
6 Betty Bellino 75 East Greenbush 37:03
7 Rosemary Hillengas 78 Rensselaer 38:10
8 Joanne Burrows 76 Mechanicville 40:42
9 Kathy Vaccariello 76 Albany 41:43
10 Joan Guilianelli 78 Readsboro, VT 45:27
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 80 - 84
1 Laddie Toney 83 Warrensburg 40:13
2 Sandra Arvidson 80 Rosendale 42:10
3 Carolyn Polikarpus 82 Albany 50:44
TEAMS
USATF OPEN
1 Fleet Feet Racing Team 1 52:59
Cara Udvadia, Kerry Flower, Tricia Longo
2 Albany Running Exchange Open A 53:53
Emily Burns, Emily Taft, Nicole Moslander
3 Albany Running Exchange Open B 56:22
Jazz Roberts, Annabel Gregg, Christina Garth
USATF 40+
1 Fleet Feet Upstate Masters 59:04
Karen Bertasso Hughes, Megan Haley, Ann Marie Moskal
2 Albany Running Exchange Masters 1:00:48
Danielle Hofmann, Marta Dauphinee, Megan Harrington
3 Willow Masters A 1:05:21
Meg Versteegen, Erin Rightmyer, Janne Rand
USATF 50+
1 Willow 50+ A 1:06:08
Lori Kingsley, Beth Stalker, Anne Benson
2 Greater Springfield Harriers 1:19:52
Ericka Emerson, Kindreth Stoia, Joanna Miles
3 Willow 50+ C 1:20:24
Lisa Nieradka, Christine Stanavitch, Martha DeGrazia
MOTHER/DAUGHTER
1 Team Bush 36:37
Emily Bush, Dana Bush
2 Suarez 38:22
Emilia Suarez, Julie Suarez
3 Maslowsky 49:18
Danielle Maslowsky, Nola Maslowsky
4 Gus & Gizmo’s Girls 50:40
Samantha Lopez, Kristin Lopez
SISTER/SISTER
1 Greenbush Girls 44:55
Kaitlin Bogucki, Lauren Bogucki
2 Sole Sisters 52:35
Caryn Mlodzianowski, Donna Cappellano
3 Sano Sole Sisters 52:59
Isabella Sano, Vincenza Sano
HIGH SCHOOL
1 Colonie HS A 1:07:28
Kiera Kindlon, Abigail Milo, Juliana Lafountain
2 Banana Split 1:10:00
Samantha Gratton, Brielle Chapko, Ava Wiley
3 GAGAS 1:12:07
Gabrielle Lansing, Alex Middelkoop, Giavana Rossetti
CORPORATE
1 Schenectady Police Department 2:19:35
Sarah MacDonald, Logan Smith, Sophie Olson,
Jordan Welch, Alyssa Sands
2 The Body WorkShop Blazers 2:21:14
Courtney Osaheni, Amber Pasquerella, Jacqueline Bishop,
Kate Leathem, Morgan Crowley
3 Albany’s Finest 2:23:24
Ashley Cichetti, Melissa Morey, Mallory Morgan,
Nicole Reddix, Ashlee Alamillo
FAMILY & FRIENDS
1 Marathoners @ VO2 Maxxx 1:52:43
Emily Coppenrath, Tiffany Pierce, Krystal Gallagher,
Stephanie Monteau, Tina Harris
2 iRun Local Ladies 1:58:23
Emily Fraser, Jessica Hauprich, Eve Whalen,
Samantha Mentiply, Carly Tracy
3 Scrambled Leggs 2:01:34
Loren Norfleet, Gianna Mirabile, Natalie Stagnitti,
Rachel Stagnitti, Rachael Imbert
JUNIOR 3K
MALE OVERALL
1 Eddie Chromczak 11 Delmar 12:46
2 Killian Chamberas 7 Schenectady 13:59
3 Milo Ko Knight 14 Delmar 14:00
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Allison Newkirk 14 Fonda 13:43
2 Ayushi Chhetry 11 Rensselaer 13:49
3 Avni Prabhu 9 Clifton Park 15:13
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 9
1 Dominic Neaton 9 Saratoga Springs 15:09
2 Emile Tolley 9 Pattersonville 16:17
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 9
1 Nora Cahill 7 Glenmont 16:39
2 Margaret Mueller 9 Delmar 17:44
3 Brooklyn Bath 9 Glenmont 18:52
4 Everly Grundman 9 Selkirk 19:09
5 Cali Harris 9 Schenectady 19:28
MALE AGE GROUP: 10 - 11
1 Simon Black 10 Albany 15:11
2 Shreyash Bajrachary 10 Rensselaer 16:53
3 Logan Hill 11 Delmar 17:43
4 Garrett Kullman 10 Altamont 21:27
5 Liam Callahan 10 Selkirk 23:56
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 10 - 11
1 Alina Warman 10 Loudonville 16:27
2 Suzanne Moore 10 Albany 20:53
3 Cora Evans 11 Altamont 22:08
4 Nora Reinisch 10 Feura Bush 22:29
5 Anne Wagoner 10 Selkirk 23:56
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 12 - 14
1 Emma Mosher 12 Stillwater 18:10
2 Leah Newkirk 12 Fonda 18:59
3 Cori Hardymon 12 Berne 22:08
4 Paige Sayre 12 Selkirk 25:00
Courtesy of Delightful Run for Women

RACE RESULTS
FAMILY 5K RACE
MALE OVERALL
1 Andrew Meunier/39 18:28
2 Ethan Wyman/26 18:34
3 Jason Hare/48 18:58
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Alexandra Barbieri/40 24:11
2 Beth Hladik/39 24:53
3 Rashna Meunier/39 25:11
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 9
1 Jake Washco 26:35
2 Karter Kameda 48:01
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 9
1 Grace Weigand 32:52
2 Thea Ratliff 1:20:59
MALE AGE GROUP: 10 - 14
1 Navin Huskie 25:03
2 Hayden Hartwell 27:03
3 Rohan Huskie 28:38
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 10 - 14
1 Silver Stewart 30:49
2 Scarlett Kostun 33:10
3 Lieberth 34:23
MALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 Neigh Zebedee 21:37
2 Kegan Rivers 1:20:59
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 15 - 19
1 Chloe Wright 26:36
2 Meredith Clark 26:51
3 Caroline Lieberth 34:23
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Parker Stafford 24:43
2 Timothy Stephenson 25:42
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Madison Geddes 27:24
2 Kerri Jennings 31:00
3 McCormick 31:27
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 George Santoire 28:04
2 Whaley 29:33
3 Jacob Rychcik 30:07
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Kimberly Rogoza 25:22
2 Sarah O’Brien 27:59
3 Dicristiofaro 28:27
ALOHA! FAMILY 5K RACE & 1M FUN RUN/WALK
May 31, 2025 • Haviland Cove Park, Glens Falls
5K SCENIC TRAIL & ROAD RACE
MALE OVERALL
1 Matthew Brown 25 North Creek 17:33
2 Carter Powell 18 Granville 17:44
3 Parker Cornwall 16 Pawlet, VT 18:19
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Emily McCarthy 41 Queensbury 19:05
2 Katie Preseau 39 Poultney, VT 20:13
3 Liz Darrah 37 Queensbury 23:48
MALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 13
1 Simon Hickland 12 Salem 21:26
2 Michael Corlew 13 Queensbury 24:59
3 Vincent Thomas 11 Wells, VT 31:49
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 1 - 13
1 Kate Corlew 11 Queensbury 25:00
2 Regina Grabbe 12 Glens Falls 33:59
3 Daniella Grabbe 12 Glens Falls 35:09
MALE AGE GROUP: 14 - 19
1 Socrates Fronhofer II 18 Salem 22:56
2 Ethan Hickland 19 Salem 22:59
3 Matt Ruigrok 17 Hampton 23:16
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 14 - 19
1 Mossie Stephens 15 West Pawlet, VT 44:34
2 Reannah Greene 15 Granville 48:35
3 Ava Badger 15 Granville 48:38
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Benjamin Beckler 28 Middle Granville 20:22
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 29
1 Colleen Fuller 29 North Creek 29:20
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Jedidiah Mead 35 Colton 21:58
2 Joesph Cenate 32 Wells, VT 25:17
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 39
1 Roseann Klobnock 30 Wells, VT 28:57
2 Sarah Ellis 38 Granville 30:42
3 Diane Waite 37 Manchester Center, VT 32:46
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Lance Purvis 47 Queensbury 18:24
2 Andrew McCarthy 41 Queensbury 19:56
3 Eric Montbriand 45 Wells, VT 22:36
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Joseph Legault 20:08
2 William Rogoza 25:21
3 Sean Palladino 27:15
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Taylor Doyle 27:02
2 Tori Torrisi 27:27
3 Landgren 32:15
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Nick Hunsinger 21:18
2 Rodman 27:33
3 Goddard 28:56
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Kerri Herrick 29:16
2 Erin Nudi 32:08
3 Beverly Shutts 34:09
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Brian Huskie 26:29
2 Paul Hotchkiss 28:17
3 Mike Vooris 31:24
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Kara Gates 27:25
2 Jacqueline Cordell 28:03
3 Kimberly Alessi 28:50
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Daniel Wallace 22:10
2 Aaron Herrick 24:26
3 Matthew Hull 27:52
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Holly Ganotes 31:19
2 Jessica Bulova 32:23
3 Amy Lapham 33:33
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Joseph Tokarczyk 28:51
2 Patrick Anderson 29:17
3 Sean Morin 34:10
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 54
1 Tina McClary 47:49
2 Brunelle 52:55
3 Jamie Aliperti 54:12
MALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Raymond Ruby 24:55
2 Sean Bain 31:15
3 Ferdinand 31:41
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 - 59
1 Carrie Lorrain 32:50
2 Joy Smith 49:42
3 Chamberlin 58:42
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Robert Schilling 29:20
2 John Degen 59:09
3 Paul Scimeca 59:16
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 64
1 Donna Roberts 35:44
2 Patricia Monahan 37:44
3 Barb Nadler 41:17
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Roy Mowrey 27:56
2 David Judkins 30:43
3 Michael Dolan 31:54
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 65 - 69
1 Linda LaRock 35:13
2 Van Dyke 41:57
3 Cathy Lozier 44:06
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 Ron Vooris 31:24
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 74
1 Judy Beers 31:46
2 MaryEllen Bain 32:31
MALE AGE GROUP: 75 - 79
1 John Vavasour 45:48
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 75 - 79
1 Mary Paetsch 57:46
MALE AGE GROUP: 80 - 84
1 Gerry Paetsch 57:52
1-MILE FUN RUN
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Claire Stahl/11 7:51
2 Lily Hladik/10 7:51
3 Michelle Stahl/39 8:09
MALE OVERALL
1 Julian Hare/10 15:26
2 Alan Nudi/41 17:24
3 Lincoln Carpentier/8 18:14
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14TH ANNUAL RAIL TRAIL TO THE FOOTBRIDGE 5K
May 31, 2025 • Slate Valley Museum, Granville
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 49
1 Lisa Grabbe 43 Glens Falls 28:39
2 Trinity Robin 42 Colton 29:57
3 Jennifer Wright 43 Greenwich 34:48
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Harris Lonergan 55 Queensbury 25:52
2 Stefan Smith 54 Schenectady 27:07
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 - 59
1 Chris Cifone-Clohosey 56 Glens Falls 28:21
MALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Jim Flint 66 West Rutland, VT 21:39
2 Sam Mercado 62 Saratoga Springs 23:22
3 Tom Behlmer 67 Queensbury 27:50
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 60 - 69
1 Susan Keely 60 Glens Falls 24:50
2 Barbara Joudry 65 Queensbury 49:34
3 Valene Rathburn 65 Granville 1:00:37
MALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 Mark Sager 74 Glens Falls 27:19
2 Mark Schachner 70 Lake George 27:43
3 Erik Larsen 74 Granville 30:27
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 70 - 79
1 Jill Pederson 74 Lake George 33:49
2 Margaret Wallace 75 Queensbury 42:00
3 Candi Schermerhorn 78 Diamond Point 43:34
RAIL TO TRAIL KIDS 1K
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Lola Batki 10 5:29
2 Jadie Batki 6 6:13
3 Hannah Fosmer 9 Granville 6:38
MALE OVERALL
1 Vincent Thomas 11 5:22
2 Benjamin Curl 12 5:35
3 Jace Casey 8 Granville 6:01
Courtesy of Cristina Marchese & Volunteers
ONONDAGAMAN TRIATHLON & AQUABIKE
May 31, 2025 • Jamesville Beach Park, Jamesville
1.2M SWIM, 56M BIKE, 13.1M RUN
MALE OVERALL
1 Ryan Lawrence/35-39 Union City, PA 4:55:41
2 Jeff Dugan/40-44 Syracuse 5:03:28
3 Phillip Amsler/35-39 Cheswick, PA 5:11:43
FEMALE OVERALL
1 Alison Veldhuizen/35-39 Fairview, PA 6:32:55
2 Megan Rodriguez/50-54 Sherburne 6:36:49
3 Willow Fodor/45-49 Jamestown 6:44:08
MALE AGE GROUP: 20 - 24
1 Gabriel Gratto Morrisonville 7:37:15
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 - 29
1 Nate Barott Syracuse 5:25:06
2 Daniel Dorney Ithaca 5:29:16
MALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Nathan Zigler Warren, PA 5:18:31
2 Nathan Kline Jamesville 5:37:22
3 Steven Young Laconia, NH 5:40:06
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 - 34
1 Erica Parriott Ringwood, NJ 6:55:21
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 35 - 39
1 Anne Spragins Depew 6:51:29
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Phillip Carr Orchard Park 5:55:51
2 Matt Bielecki Ellicott City, MD 5:59:48
3 Jeff Hanna Fayetteville 6:03:43
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 - 44
1 Suzanne Clark Carrying Place, ON 7:33:10
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 - 49
1 Philippe Teijeira Consecon, ON 6:10:42
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