Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run

🏞️ Welcome to Wilmington, NY

Welcome to beautiful Wilmington, NY, the home of Whiteface Mountain and the 8th annual Whiskey Run 5K and 10K!

🥃 Race History

But why a Whiskey Run you ask? As it turns out, the area has quite a storied history with liquor, legal and otherwise.

• War of 1812: Wilmington supplied good rye whiskey to the American troops at the Battle of Plattsburgh as part of their daily ration.
• Prohibition: With its proximity to Canada, Wilmington residents provided temporary haven for bootleggers crossing the border.
• Local Cooperage: Until recently, Wilmington was home to US Barrel, a whiskey barrel cooperage.
• Join Us: 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.

🏆 Awards and Prizes

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.
• Submission of Results: You can run anywhere anytime between 8 AM and 11:30 AM on Saturday, June 21.
• T-shirts: Order t-shirts with registration, available in various sizes.
• Packet Pick-up: 8 am- 9:15 am at the registration booth at Festival Field on Springfield Road.

🚗 Parking and Race-Day Registration

• 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 the west side of 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.

🥇 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).

• Top Finishers: In-person race prizes for top three overall finishers in both the 5K and 10K races, male and female.
• Age Categories: Top 3 male and female finishers in each age category.
• Virtual Awards: Awards for the top three overall finishers in both the 5K and 10K races, male and female.
• Refer Friends: Refer 5 or more participants and receive 1 free registration as our THANK-YOU.

🍔 Food and Lunch

Food for purchase from vendors is available at Preston Festival Field on race day.

💼 Sponsors

Presenting sponsorship options available: $1,000 for Presenting, $500 for Bourbon, $250 for Rye, and $100 for Moonshine.

• Register Online: If interested in becoming a sponsor, register & pay online at this link by May 1st.
• Presentation Timing: Presenting sponsors by April 1st.

📸 Photos and 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.

🎉 Festival Activities

Same-day activities at the Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run Festival include:

• Whiskey Tastings: 11 am-4pm, Preston Festival Field.
• Re-enactors: 1812 Battle of Plattsburgh re-enactors in period clothing with tents & demos, 11 am-4pm.
• Military Ceremony: In remembrance of local War of 1812 soldiers at 12:30pm.
• Entertainment: Music and more activities from 11 am – 4pm.

🌄 Explore Wilmington

Come for the Run and Stay for the Day! All other Wilmington attractions and activities are open for the entire weekend:

• Local Attractions: Wilmington Town Beach, High Falls Gorge, and the gondola at Whiteface Mountain.
• Outdoor Activities: Mountain biking trails, fishing, and kayaking the AuSable River.
• Visit for More: See www.whitefaceregion.com for more details and for dining and lodging information.

🏃 Race Routes

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: Located at approximately the 3K, 5K, and 8K locations.
• Route Overview: Begin at Preston Festival Field, go north on Springfield Road until NYS Route 86, then continue on to the finish line.

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.

• Start Location: Begins at the RACE START/FINISH LINE on Cunningham Lane at Preston Festival Field.
• Route Description: Make an immediate right onto the bike/walking lane of Springfield Road, completing a turnaround at the designated marker.

For more information about the race and to register, visit: Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run.