8 events in Essex County, New York

PLAYTRI - OFFICIAL TRIATHLON STORE OF IRONMAN

We bring our expert in-house mechanics and triathletes to IRONMAN® Events and offer the highest quality rentals, repair and maintenance services for you and your bike. From race ready tunes up to complete overhaul packages, we'll keep you riding and racing smooth on the road! We are a full-service shop available onsite to take care of additional services leading up to and on race day.

🌄 Celebrate Spring. Embrace the Adirondacks. 🌄

Each spring, the Doc Lopez Run for Health brings runners, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts together for a refreshing start to the season, all while supporting population health with Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

This beloved community event offers something for everyone:

🏔️ Half Marathon: A stunning 13.1‑mile point‑to‑point course honoring Dr. Robert “Doc” Lopez: veterinarian, accomplished runner, and Adirondack legend. The race begins in Keene Valley and follows the scenic NY Route 9N corridor straight into Elizabethtown.

🌲 5K Trail Race: A fun, family‑friendly route inviting participants of all ages and abilities to run, jog, walk, or even skip along a beautiful Adirondack trail. New route this year!

Running club and family discounts are available during registration!

Thanks to our generous event sponsors, registration stays affordable and more of the proceeds go directly toward supporting patients and families in our community. It’s a true celebration of health, nature, and togetherness.

Sunday, June 14 8am start Cutoff time for both Marathon and Half is 2pm. 10K will run concurrently.

The Half Marathon is a single loop out and back while the Marathon is a double out and back. Both races begin/end on Main St. in the charming Village of Lake Placid at the Olympic Speedskating Oval.

The Marathon/Half course is a combination of flat, rolling and some hills and runners enjoy mountain views, open areas, shaded areas, a class III trout stream, and beautiful Mirror Lake along the way.

Well-stocked aid stations are available. The event offers a generous six (6) hour course limit for each race.

Athlete food at the Race Finish along with a quality finisher medal and a 2026 race T-shirt are among the benefits of the race. Please note: We reserve the right to change the racer gift and will inform you of any changes/options well ahead of race day.

The Lake Placid Marathon & Half was ranked the #2 “Best Destination” Race in the USA by a Runner’s World Magazine reader survey (source; Jan. 2010 issue).

We are walker-friendly and a great venue for a team or group destination event.

Age restrictions: The marathon is limited to those 16 yrs and older on race day but must have a parent's signature IN PERSON at registration in order for a child to compete that is under 18 years old.

The event is open to anyone but must have a parent's signature IN PERSON at registration in order for a child to compete that is under 18 years old.

The entry fees include a charity component that allows us to make a donation to the Lake Placid Junior Class and an animal charity to be determined. Also global charities like the ACLU, Doctors Without Borders among others. For a limited time the North Elba Christmas Fund will be a check-off charity.

Go to www.LakePlacidMarathon.com for complete event details or visit our Facebook page to interact with us on a more intimate level. :)

Transfers and refunds are not available for this event. Deferrals are subject to approval and will result in a re-registration fee. We encourage you to purchase the event insurance in case you cannot make it.

Athlete gifts are not guaranteed for those registering after May 9, 2026. Please register early for shirts and to be included on the FIND YOUR NAME SHIRTS in our merch store.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

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 [email protected] .

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.

Essex Revolution Run/Walk 250 — 6.5K (4 Miles)

July 4 • 8:00 AM Start

Life. Liberty. Lake. Love.

Every Turn Counts.

Two hundred and fifty years ago, this region stood at the cutting edge of the fight for American independence. Lake Champlain was the highway, the strategy, and the lifeline — and the communities along its shores were right in the middle of it.

This July 4th, we’re celebrating that history the Essex way: by getting outside, gathering together, and running (or walking) through the same beautiful landscape where it all unfolded.

Welcome to the Essex Revolution Run/Walk 250 — a professionally chip-timed 4-mile race celebrating community, fresh Adirondack air, working farmland, and a finish that leads straight into one of the best small-town Fourth of July celebrations around.

Brought to you by Lake Champlain Yoga, Pilates & Wellness, and formerly known as the Essex Firecracker Run, this year we’re leveling up for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in beautiful Essex-on-Lake Champlain, right in the heart of the Adirondack Park.

Yes, it’s historic.

Yes, it’s meaningful.

Yes, it’s also going to be a lot of fun.

Not a runner? You can still be part of the revolution. Register to support High Peaks Hospice and receive the commemorative race shirt or go to our online store. All proceeds from the Essex Revolution Run/Walk 250 benefit High Peaks Hospice, supporting compassionate end-of-life care for families throughout our region.

Early registration is open now — and the early bird price disappears soon.

Runners from across the region are already registering!

Come make a little history of your own in Essex.

Runners, walkers, families, first-timers, and seasoned racers are all welcome. If you can cover four miles and enjoy a good Fourth of July celebration, you belong here. Invite a friend, form a team, or bring the whole family — Independence Day is better together.

The Basics (Because Details Matter)

Start Location

Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness

2885 Essex Road

Essex, NY 12936

Schedule

7:00–7:45 AM – Bib Pickup (T-shirts available if not picked up July 3)

8:00 AM – 6.5K Start

10:00 AM – Course Cutoff

*Race-day registration available 7:00–7:30 AM if spots remain.

Finish

Downtown historic Essex, just steps from Lake Champlain and the town’s 4th of July festivities.

*Parking is available downtown. Plan ahead and allow 7–10 minutes to walk to the start. Consider it your warm-up.

The Course (It’s a Good One)

Flat start.

One gentle uphill.

Fast downhill finish.

The race begins on a firm, hard-packed country dirt road — easy underfoot and perfect for settling into your stride. From there, the course moves through open farmland in the Adirondack Park, passing cows, goats, sheep, chickens, and horses.

It’s basically a pastoral postcard… with sneakers.

After transitioning to paved roads, there’s one manageable climb (you’ve got this), followed by a downhill stretch that carries you into downtown Essex for a strong finish surrounded by parade energy.

And yes — Lake Champlain is right there at the end. If you decide to jump in afterward, we won’t judge. We might join you.

Run it fast, jog it easy, or walk it with friends — then stay downtown for the parade, music, food, and the best small-town Fourth of July celebration around.

Bring a phone or camera — the finish line and lake views make for excellent Fourth of July photos.

This scenic, smooth, and relatively fast course welcomes competitive runners, casual joggers, walkers, families, and anyone who enjoys fresh air and a good reason to celebrate.

If you’re chasing a personal best, this course can deliver — and if you’re here for the scenery and celebration, you’ll fit right in too.

Course & Safety

• Roads remain open — please stay alert and follow volunteer instructions

• Clearly marked course

• Water stations provided

• EMTs stationed at the finish

• Restrooms available at start and finish

• Race held rain or shine

Runners and walkers welcome.

Strollers welcome.

Leashed pets welcome (start toward the back and keep them happy).

Headphones permitted.

Official results will be posted online following the race.

Participants must sign the race waiver during registration. Please participate responsibly and within your ability.

What You Get

• Professional chip timing with official race results

• Live results available immediately after the race

• Age division medals

• Collector’s-edition 250th Anniversary T-shirt

• Revolutionary costume contest (yes, please dress up)

• A finish that flows directly into the town’s 4th of July parade and festivities

*T-shirts are guaranteed for participants registered by June 20 (sizes while supplies last after that date).

All proceeds benefit High Peaks Hospice, supporting compassionate care for families in our region.

Medal Divisions

Top male and top female in:

• 25 & Under

• 26–39

• 40–59

• 60+

Medals will be announced at the finish line. Stay for the applause.

Little Rebels Run (Kids Fun Run)

Ages 12 & Under — FREE

Registration in front of the Essex Ice Cream Café (downtown)

Start Time: 9:15 AM

Prizes for all participants. Costumes encouraged. Because every revolution needs its little rebels.

The “Beat the British” Team Challenge

The American Revolution wasn’t won alone. Neither is this race.

Create or join a team when you register — friends, families, running groups, businesses, or neighborhood legends.

Awards (and bragging rights) for:

• Largest team

• Best team costume

• Fastest combined team time

Recruit your crew and make it interesting.

The Summer People Challenge

We know many of you are visiting, summering, or escaping the city.

Locals have been running these roads all spring.

Think you can beat them?

Register, represent your hometown, and see how you stack up against the Essex regulars.

Bonus bragging rights if you outrun someone who actually knows the cows by name.

Revolutionary Eve T-Shirt Pickup & Fireworks

July 3 • 6:00–8:30 PM

Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness

Join us the evening before the race to kick off the Fourth of July celebration.

Participants may pick up their race T-shirts the night before and enjoy one of the best views of the Essex fireworks, visible

right from the deck at Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness.

Bring a chair, refreshments, bring friends, bring family, and enjoy a relaxed summer evening before the race.

Race bibs and timing chips will be distributed race morning during bib pickup (7:00–7:45 AM).

Registration Pricing

Early Bird – $30 (through April 30)

Regular – $40 (May 1 – July 3 at 5:00 PM)

Race Day – $50 (July 4, 7:00–7:30 AM only)

Online registration closes July 3 at 5:00 PM.

Register early to secure the lowest price and guarantee your 250th Anniversary race shirt.

All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

All participants must sign an electronic waiver.

Questions?

Lake Champlain Yoga & Wellness

2885 Essex Road

Essex, NY 12936

[email protected]

888-529-9642