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A new running off-road race on the Adirondack Rail Trail. Sunday evening May 4, 2025 starting at 6p. Point to point event starting at Fowlers Crossing just outside of Saranac Lake(shuttle provided), finishing at Bike Lake Placid (455 Old Military Rd). A generous 8pm cutoff time will allow everyone to enjoy a post-race celebration including food, drink, music and awards.

Categories
Awards provide to the top 3 in the following categories:

Youth (up to age 20)
Open (21-45) Masters (46 up)
The non binary category will be ageless
Race Details
The race will feature a cup-less aid station/finish line supplying water and runners are encourage to bring their own vessel for water supply. This will help to reduce trash/create a more sustainable event. One on-course aid station will be located at the trail crossing in Ray Brook. Shuttles will be included from Bike LP (finish) to the start beginning at 545p. Race start will be at 6:15p

A stroller and pet-friendly race will begin at 6p at Bike Lake Placid, turning around ~ 2.5k from the start, returning to the start at 455 Old Military Rd. This event will be an out/back consisting of approximately 5 kilometers and limited in number of entrants to reduce trail congestion. To allow for other Rail Trail users, wave starts may be utilized depending on the number of runners in all fields.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Adirondack Rail Trail Association(ARTA) to help them as they provide this tremendous resource for locals and visitors. The 5K9 will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Tri Lakes Humane Society as they continue to help pets in the area. Bring your pooch and a non-retractable leash and have fun! Remember also- no kids under 13 are allowed to run with a dog. Leash or not. Kids of all ages can run in either event, parents must sign a waiver for their kids. Children under 13 must run with parents. The 5K9 is open to kids who want to run WITHOUT pets.

The entry fee includes racing, shuttles, awards, pre and post race nourishment/festivities, deals at local businesses and a unique athlete gift. Bib pickup starts at 4p on race day at Bike Lake Placid. Parking is available at the Lake Placid Firehouse parking lot with ADA parking at Bike Lake Placid.

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Dates

The event runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the following dates.
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