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12 Adirondack Sports ZippyReg.com ZippyReg.com 43rd annual SALEM APRIL FOOL’S RACE Saturday, April 13 – Salem High School, Salem 9am: 10K race • 10am: 1M Children’s Race (14-under) 10:30am: 5K race $35 total to race both 5K & 10K or $30 to race either 5K or 10K (if registered by 4/10) $35 5K or $40 10K on race day • $6 Kids’ 1M fun run (prerace or race day) Run in scenic, historic southeastern Washington County Prizes and fun for runners of all levels More Info/application: AprilFoolsRace.com • Register: http://bit.ly/AFR24 Proceeds support Historic Salem Courthouse and Salem Central School Class of 2026 Food concession and water stops will be provided 12th Annual Bacon Hill Bonanza 5K Race/Walk & 10K Race Saturday, April 27, 10am Bacon Hill Reformed Church 560 Rte 32, Schuylerville Homemade Pies to Age Group Winners! First 300 guaranteed short-sleeve performance shirt ⦁ Chip timing ⦁ USATF sanctioned ⦁ Kids’ 1M Fun Run: 9:30am baconhillbonanza.com Proceeds: Bacon Hill Church repair fund & Schuylerville Caring and Sharing Saturday, April 13 Burlington, VT No Frills No Hills Excellent race for training • Finish at Switchback Brewing Register Now! Save with Unplugged + Vermont City Marathon special! RunVermont.org Sunday, May 26 Burlington, VT Register Now! RunVermont.org
RUNNING & WALKING MARCH 2024 13 ■ START OF THE 2022 SALEM APRIL FOOLS’ RACE 10K IN SCENIC WASHINGTON COUNTY. From Lost Winter to Hopeful By Laura Clark Normally, I am fairly sanguine about whatever snow the fates grant us and am upbeat in my quest for an endless winter. But not this year. While I have managed to find snow, mostly in the Adirondacks, it has been a struggle. Like all winter race directors, I dread the inevitable questions about snow conditions and long for Frosty the Snowman’s magic hat. And while you can pretty much always have a spring road race because there is pretty much always a road, the odd weather patterns have impacted us all. Snow enthusiasts, counting on the white stuff to keep them in shape, were left to play a waiting game. And even die-hard roadies were derailed by ice and darkness. It is a good thing that the April race schedule features a mix of shorter events for the treadmill set, spiced with some longer excursions for those of us who persisted despite it all. April Fools! The 43rd annual Salem April Fools’ 5K & 10K will be on Saturday, April 13, the weekend after it’s traditionally held, because of Easter Break when school is closed. It’s a great opportunity to run in scenic and historic Salem. The runs begin/end at Salem Washington Academy (Salem Central School). This race offers a 10K and 5K on roads through the village and countryside. The 10K (9am) and 5K (10:30am) are staggered, with a 1M kids race in between, so it’s possible to run both the 10K and 5K. The 10K is hilly for a scenic tour of southern Washington County farm country and the 5K is blessedly flatter for those who are doubling. Look for enthusiastic students as it supports Salem Central School Class of 2026 and the historic Salem Courthouse. There will be numerous prizes and fun for all runners. Visit: aprilfoolsrace.com. For those of you who’ve been training throughout the winter, the Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon, directed by ARE Event Productions, is on Saturday, April 13. It debuted in 2019, and is a major event in Upstate NY, boast- ing over 2,000 registrants annually. This is a point-to-point course so you must pay attention to prerace logistics, but are rewarded by the rare opportunity to feel like you are actually running somewhere, rather than overlapping circles. The start is at Wallace Town Park in Voorheesville and finishes at Jennings Landing in Albany, on the Hudson River. The first two miles are on the streets of Voorheesville, the next nine miles are on the gently descending paved path of the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, and the final two miles are on the rail trail connector to the Hudson River bike path, with inspirational views of the Hudson and USS Slater ship. Even if you are not in tip-top shape by April, the flat course on a fast surface and net downhill will give you a needed push! In addition to an awesome experience, amenities include bus ride to the start, finisher’s medal, post-run meal, Fort Orange beer, live music and more. The race website has an amazing overview, worthy of any major marathon, with its detailed participant handbook, spectator’s guide, and videos of the route – you’ll be prepared and know exactly what to expect. The charity of choice is South End Children’s Café, a nonprofit that provides free healthy meals, homework help and activities for Albany youngsters. Visit: zippyreg.com. Spring ◀ HERO 5K FOR AUTISM START AT MOHAWK HARBOR IN SCHENECTADY, 2023. GARY MACPHERSON/ TIMES UNION ▲ 2023 HELDERBERG TO HUDSON HALF MARATHON ACTION IN SLINGERLANDS. PETER THOMAS RunVermont’s Half Marathon Unplugged offers “no frills, no hills” on Saturday, April 13. If you’d like to run the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon on May 26, this is an excellent training race for motivation. Sign up for their Unplugged+ marathon special and save. It’s a point-to-point course from Airport Park in Colchester to Switchback Brewing in Burlington. It can be done solo or as a two-person relay. Perks include bus ride, finisher’s medal, food trucks and Switchback beer. Visit: runvermont.org. If you’re not ready for a half, volunteer or spectate for Helderberg on Saturday, run the 34th annual HMRRC Delmar Dash five-mile race at Bethlehem Middle School in Delmar on Sunday, April 14. This flat course is perfect for a PR or a spring return to racing. The route circles the neighborhood, with many residents cheering the runners. There are not that many five-milers out there so be sure to take advantage! Visit: hmrrc.com. The Glens Falls Rotary Community Wellness 5K Run/Walk is at SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury on Saturday, April 20. The flat, fast course skirts the campus. This year’s beneficiaries are Glens Fall Symphony Orchestra and Glens Falls Area Youth Center. Visit: itsyourrace.com. April is also Autism Acceptance Month and this is your opportunity to don your superhero gear as costumes are encouraged! Join the Hero 5K Run/Walk for Autism at Mohawk Harbor in Schenectady on Sunday, April 21 to See RUNNING & WALKING 15 ▶
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