Steel Rail Race

Join us Saturday, 7/11/2026 for our Fifth Annual Smile Like Jack Family Fun Run/Walk. We will have food, beverages (21+ options too), amazing raffles, music, and lots of smiling faces!

Early check-in will be held Friday 7/10/2026, from 4-7 PM at the Knox Trail Inn, for those who wish to get their bibs the evening before.

Day of registration and check-in begins promptly at 7:00 AM, while the race kickoff is at 9 AM.

Prices:

Competitive Race (Chipped Timed) 5k/10k

$40

Family Fun Run/Walk (Not Timed)

$35

We hope to see you there!

Cutoff for T-shirts will be June 1st. This event is rain or shine!

JACK'S STORY

The Smile Like Jack Memorial Fund was established in memory of Jack William O’Brien, a loving son and brother, caring friend, and hard working young man that touched the lives of many with his contagious smile. Jack tragically passed away in a snowmobile accident on March 3rd, 2022. In his 20 short years, he had accomplished many things and leaves behind a legacy that is in a caliber of its own. Jack lived life to the fullest. He was always working exceptionally hard to accomplish his set of goals while also living the outdoorsman lifestyle: fishing, hunting, and riding. Our goal is that the Smile Like Jack Memorial Fund will bring other individuals (with similar passions) the opportunity to live their legacy just as Jack would - working immensely hard in the trades and living life to the fullest in the great outdoors.

For additional information on The Smile Like Jack Memorial Fund, and for live updates, please visit our website: https://smilelikejack.com

SWIM: 0.5mi | BIKE: 18mi | RUN: 3mi

Crystal Cove | Old Route 66, Averill Park, NY

The Crystal Lake Triathlon Race is a USAT Sanctioned Sprint Distance Triathlon in Averill Park, NY on Crystal Lake. The race is one of the most scenic races in the area. The race begins at the Crystal Cove beach and features a single loop swim. Transitioning into the bike leg of our race where racers set out on a gorgeous out and back bike course that passes through the beautiful countryside of Rensselaer County. Finally, the racers finish on a mostly flat run course around Crystal Lake.

All participants will be required to either show USAT membership or purchase a one-day license and sign a USAT waiver.

Event Registration Website: cdtriclub.org/index.php/race/

Participation Type:

• Individual (not part of a Team) Adult , Youth

• Join a Team Adult , Youth -

• *Aquabike Adult, Youth

*The Aquabike race covers the same swim & bike courses as the Triathlon but will end when participants enter the Transition Area upon completion of the bike.

2026 Hogsback Half Marathon Information:

Start Time: 8:30 a.m. on September 26, 2025.

Amenities:

• Rural course on lightly travelled country roads along the Farmington River;

• Amazing race shirts;

• 6 aid stations -- all stations have fluids two will also be stocked with gels;

• Great post-race food;

• Custom finisher medals;

• Electronic bib tag timing;

• Awards for overall and 5-year age groups.

• Fun raffle prizes.

Course: Fast USATF certified course with a 100 foot net elevation decrease. You'll run on country roads through the towns of Riverton, Pleasant Valley, Hartland and Colebrook, Connecticut.

Awards: Top 3 overall male and female runners and 3 deep in 5 year age divisions (18 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 +) for male, female and non-binary.

Proceeds: All proceeds from the race benefit Running for Rescues. Running for Rescues is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of shelter animals. Running for Rescues supports small, grassroots organizations on the front lines - people pulling animals out of shelters before they are put to sleep. The cost associated with their efforts can be staggering! Running for Rescues funds shots, spay/neuter, transport, boarding, or food while the animal is being fostered and gives animals the opportunity to find a forever home.

Event details and schedule

Packet pickup begins at 7 a.m. on race day (September 26, 2026).

General Start at 8:30 a.m.

Post-Race Celebration Begins at 10:00 a.m.

Awards Ceremony & Raffles at 11:00 a.m.

No race day registration.

Now you can run from anywhere - select Virtual Race in your option to sign up!

Student Discounts, regardless of where you are!

The Run to Remember 5k--brought to the Troy community by the Jack Newkirk Squadron of Arnold Air Society--is a family friendly, community wide event aimed at supporting local veterans, as well as current college students. All are welcome to enjoy this event. There is a student discount of $15 once you begin registration.

This year, we are proud to be partnering with Mission 22, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering free mental health, wellness, and community support programs for veterans and their families. Their programs are designed to provide immediate help, eliminating the wait that veterans often face. They are also partnered with fifteen other organizations to help veteran families with finances, mental health, and rehabilitation.

Mission 22 was named after a statistic from a 2013 study conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs: an estimated twenty-two veterans die by suicide each day. Mission 22's goal is to combat this statistic by providing support and resources and raising awareness. Their website can be found at this link.

We are excited to be supporting this organization and hope to see everyone there! Wishing everyone the best of luck!