Saratoga Stryders Fall Back 5 Mile Trail Race

Event Overview

It’s that time of year! Set your clocks back, fall back in bed for that extra hour, and emerge bright-eyed and bushy tailed, ready to breathe crisp, autumn air and tackle some serious trails in historic Saratoga Spa State Park.

Race Course

• Course Details: A combination of hills, ridges, and single track, with a few wide trails, paved sections, and grassy areas.
• Scenic Route: Showcases sections of the park some may have never seen before.
• Nature's Obstacle Course: Features various terrains including stair climbs near SPAC.

Important Dates/Times

• October 30th: Online registration closes at 5:00pm.
• November 1st: In-person registration and early bib pickup from 12:00-2:00pm at iRun LOCAL, 425 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.
• November 2nd: Race Day with last-minute registration and bib pickup from 8:30am-9:30am.

Race Schedule

• 8:30am-9:30am: Last-minute registration and bib pickup inside the Roosevelt II Building at Saratoga Spa State Park.
• 10:00am: 5 Mile Trail Race starts.
• 11:45am: Race timing ends, followed by awards presentations and door prize drawings.

Registration Details

• Entry Limit: Limited to 200 entries.
• Pre-registration Cost: $30 plus online processing fee.
• Discount: Saratoga Stryder members receive a discount for online registration through October 26th.
• Last-minute Registration Fee: $35 (cash/check only): no refunds issued.

Giveaway and Awards

• Giveaway: There will be no giveaway this year: instead, nice prizes will be available for the post-race raffle drawing.
• Awards: Provided by iRun LOCAL, for first male and female overall and first male and female in each 10-year age group.
• Door Prizes: Open to all runners and volunteers: must be present to win.

Location and Facilities

• Event Venue: Taking place outside with access to the Roosevelt II Building.
• Restrooms: Located in the Wired Coffee Shop in the Roosevelt II Building.
• Start Line: A short distance north of the finish line in the northwest corner of the Mall area.
• Course Map: View the Course Map for details.

Safety Reminder

• Dog Policy: Runners are prohibited from running with dogs due to narrow trails.
• Music Devices: The use of portable music devices during the race is strongly discouraged.

Parking Information

Use the Administration/Park Office lot, the patron lot behind the Automobile Museum, or the Roosevelt Bath & Spa lot. Please do not use the Hall of Springs lot, as they have an event there and need the parking.

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Support the Community

Net proceeds will be used to support the programs and activities of the Saratoga Stryders, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Additional Information

(Information on this page is subject to change.)

Event Link

For more details, visit the official race page: Saratoga Stryders Fall Back 5 Mile Trail Race.