Fit Fest 2026

*** SUNDAY April 12, 2026 ***

***Copper City Brewing Co., 1111 Oneida St., Rome ***

The 2026 Fort to Fort will be held at Copper City Brewing this year

CHIP TIMING by LEONE TIMING

REGISTRATION: Online only. No cash or paper accepted. Race Day packet pickup begins at 7:30a-8:45a

START TIMES: 9:00a

AWARDS: Male and Female for 5k: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Male and Female for 10k: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Masters awards and Running Club Competition. 1st race in the CNY Runners Club Cup!

First 400 participants will receive a Fort to Fort Running T-Shirt! This does not include kid's run unless t-shirt purchased.

PACKET PICK-UP: Copper City Brewing Company

Friday April 10, 5p-8p

Saturday April 11, 12p-3p

Day of race Sunday April 12, 7:30a-8:45a

FREE KIDS RUN: Saturday April 11 at 12:30! Copper City Brewing Company. Distances will be 1,000 meters (.62 miles) and 500 meters (.31 miles}. Kids must be registered on RunSignUp under Kids Run. Bibs and T-shirts (if ordered) can be picked up 12-12:30p.

Member of the 2026 Route 20 Road Challenge Series

The Ted Petrillo

Save Our Switchbacks

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

9:00AM start time

This is a 7.5K (4.66mi) road race and the long standing Utica Roadrunners kick-off event for the race season. This year we are pleased to be partnering with the Utica Zoo again to end our course through Zoo property and will be bringing back the 1/2 mile kids fun run!

Help support the South Woods Trails Project while running "Half a Boilermaker"

A Utica Roadrunners Grand Prix Event

**Miss the sign-up?? You may register on Saturday, April 18th from 7:30-8:30am at the same place as packet pick-up. Please bring $40 cash. Shirts are on a first-come, first serve basis.

The Daniel Barden Mudfest was created in memory of Daniel Barden, one of the first-grade students whose life was taken during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in December 2012.

The event was founded by family members whose niece was inside the school that day. While she escaped unharmed, she lost her dear friend Daniel. In the face of unimaginable loss, Mudfest was born as a way to honor Daniel’s life and carry forward the values he embodied.

Daniel is remembered as a kind and gentle child who treated everyone with respect and joy. He had a zest for life and loved the outdoors, sports, and getting muddy. Those simple joys are at the heart of Mudfest.

To learn more about MudFest, Daniel Barden, and our charitable giving, please visit us online.

5 MILE TIMED Run - ages 13+

5k TIMED Run - ages 11+

5k UNTIMED Run - ages 11+

Kids Fun Run - ages 5-11 yrs

Join us for our Fifth Annual 5k Fun Run & Walk, the Loco Moco 5k (previously the Husky Hustle)!

This is a fundraising event for our Oneida Elementary PTO. Our organization's mission is to provide opportunities for our students at no/low cost so funding isn't an issue for families struggling with financial concerns. This can range from field trips, scholarships, celebrations, and everything in between.

Our goal is to raise money to continue our support for our schools while also creating a fun and safe community event.

Even if you don't plan on running the course, come for the food, vendors, and other fun activities!

Event Schedule:

8:00 am - Sign In and Day-of Registration Begins at Pavilion B

9:00 am - 5k Run Begins at Start (In front of Community Building)

9:15 am - Kids' Fun Run Begins at Start (In front of Community Building)

9:30 am - Walk Begins at Start (In front of Community Building)

Informational tables and activities will be held at Shelter C and around the park