Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run
- Date:
- Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location:
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2 Cunningham Lane
Essex County, New York
12997
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 10k 5k Mountain Biking Run Trail Virtual Walk
Welcome to beautiful Wilmington, NY, the home of Whiteface Mountain and the 8th annual Whiskey Run 5K and 10K!
But why a Whiskey Run you ask? As it turns out, the area has quite a storied history with liquor, legal and otherwise. During the War of 1812, Wilmington supplied good rye whiskey to the American troops at the Battle of Plattsburgh as part of their daily ration. During prohibition with its proximity to Canada, Wilmington residents provided temporary haven for bootleggers crossing the border, and until recently, Wilmington was home to US Barrel, a whiskey barrel cooperage. So with our somewhat checkered history and natural beauty we invite you to join us for the annual Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run starting at 9:30 am at Preston Festival Field in Wilmington. Following the race is the awards ceremony with food available for purchase at Preston Festival Field. Run participants will receive a t-shirt and a “swag bag” filled with quality local goods. Run finishers will receive a medal.
Virtual Option--- 5K & 10K- (Times must be turned in by 11:30 AM to qualify as a race finisher.) You can run anywhere anytime between 8 AM and 11:30 AM on Saturday, June 20. You will be able to submit your official results through text message or email (instructions will be sent).
T-shirts
Order t-shirts with registration, Ladies’ small, medium, large, Xtra large. (They run small and have a V-neck with shorter sleeves)
Mens’ small, medium, large, Xtra Large
Packet pick-up
8 am- 9:15 am at the registration booth at Festival Field on Springfield Road
Race-day registration
Limited registration is available the day of the event from 8:00am – 9:15am at the registration booth located at Festival Field
Parking
At the Town Offices Parking Lot across from Festival Field, at the “village garage” lot across the street from Festival Field and on-street parking on west side of Springfield Road (NOT in the running lanes on Springfield Road).
Prizes
Awards and prizes will be presented at 11:45 am, followed by a special higher value In-person Runner’s Raffle Drawing (must be present to win).
In-person race prizes for top three overall finishers in both the 5K and 10K races, male and female, as well as top 3 male and female finishers in each age category, age as of race day. 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ For the Virtual races, awards for the top three overall finishers in both the 5K and 10K races, male and female.
GET A REFUND BY REFERRING FRIENDS!
Refer 5 or more participants and receive 1 free registration as our THANK-YOU - check your confirmation email after you register!
Lunch
Food for purchase from vendors is available at Preston Festival Field on race day.
Sponsors
Presenting sponsorship $1,000
Bourbon: $500
Rye: $250
Moonshine: $100
If interested in becoming a sponsor, register & pay online at https://wilmingtonhistoricalsociety.org/whiskey-run-sponsorship/ by May1st, presenting sponsors by April 1st.
Contact information: Karen Peters at whs12997@hotmail.com .
PHOTOS- & PHOTO SHARING---A unique Whiskey Run photo frame set-up at the Wilmington’s Preston Festival Field Park during the week before and on the day of the race serves as an additional photo opportunity for local runners. Participants are encouraged to take their own photos during their run and/or at the park to share on Social Media and on the adkwhiskeyrun.com website.
Same-day activities at the Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run Festival include:
• Whiskey tastings & Food, 11 am-4pm, Preston Festival Field
• 1812 Battle of Plattsburgh re-enactors in period clothing with tents & demos, 11 am-4pm, Preston Festival Field
• Battle of Plattsburgh Military ceremony in remembrance of local War of 1812 soldiers, 12:30pm, Preston Festival Field
• Music and entertainment 11 am – 4pm
• Raffles, history display, craft vendors, craft demonstrators, and more… all day at Preston Festival Field, 11am-4pm.
• Raffle drawings 3:30 pm
Come for the Run and Stay for the Day!
All other Wilmington attractions and activities are open for the entire weekend: the Wilmington Town Beach, High Falls Gorge, the gondola at Whiteface Mountain, the Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway, mountain biking trails, fishing and kayaking the AuSable River. See www.whitefaceregion.com for more details and for dining and lodging information.
10k Run Route- (race must be completed by 11:30 AM to qualify as race finisher)
Remember to run on the left side of the road facing traffic. Water stations are located at approximately the 3K, 5 K and 8 K locations. Porta-potties are at the 5K (KOA Campground) location and at Festival Field. Begin at Preston Festival Field, go north on Springfield Road until you reach NYS Route 86 and turn left. Continue on NYS Route 86, crossing the stone bridge and the AuSable River. Continue to the four corners, turning left to stay on NYS Route 86. Continue to Bowman Lane (aka Beach Road), turn left and proceed to the barricade.Turn around at the barricade to go back out to NYS Route 86 and turn left. Go 3 km and turn left (east) onto Fox Farm Road (it has a left-hand running/biking lane). Just past the 5km mark (at the entrance to the KOA Campground) there will be an aid station with a porta-potty and a water station. Continue on Fox Farm Road, cross Springfield Road to Indian Rock Road. Continue on Indian Rock Road (a loop road) for about 1 km until you return to Springfield
Road. Turn right onto Springfield Road and cross it onto the running/biking lane. Continue on Springfield Road until you reach the Preston Festival Field turning left to the finish line, back where you started.
5k Run Route- (race must be completed by 11:30 AM to qualify as race finisher)
Porta-potties and a water station are located near the start at Preston Festival Field. An additional water station is located at approximately the 2K mark. Note that the southbound lane of Springfield Road will be closed for the duration of the 5K. Begin at the RACE START/FINISH LINE on Cunningham Lane at Preston Festival Field (after the 10K racers have left the START/FINISH LINE first and being timed separately). Make an immediate right onto the bike/walking lane of Springfield Road. Note that the southbound lane of Springfield Road will be closed for the duration of the 5K. Continue on Springfield Road for 2.5 K and turn around at the designated marker, returning to Preston Festival Field for the FINISH LINE back where you started.