Mother's Day 10K
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 11:30AM EDT
- Location Lake Placid, New York
- Price $38.10 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Mother's Day 10K on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the scenic surroundings of Lake Placid, Essex. This exciting off-road race takes place on the beautiful Adirondack Rail Trail, offering runners a unique out-and-back experience that starts and finishes at Bike Lake Placid. The race kicks off at 11:30 AM, just in time to celebrate all the amazing mothers out there!
Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere at the finish line, complete with delicious food, refreshing drinks, live music, and awards for the top three finishers in various categories, including Youth, Open, and Masters. The event is designed to be sustainable with a cup-less aid station, encouraging runners to bring their own water vessels. Plus, it’s stroller and pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the fun—just remember to keep them on a non-retractable leash! With limited entries to reduce trail congestion and a portion of proceeds supporting local charities, this is a race you won’t want to miss. Get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day with a memorable run in the heart of nature!
Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere at the finish line, complete with delicious food, refreshing drinks, live music, and awards for the top three finishers in various categories, including Youth, Open, and Masters. The event is designed to be sustainable with a cup-less aid station, encouraging runners to bring their own water vessels. Plus, it’s stroller and pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the fun—just remember to keep them on a non-retractable leash! With limited entries to reduce trail congestion and a portion of proceeds supporting local charities, this is a race you won’t want to miss. Get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day with a memorable run in the heart of nature!
Organiser's Description
A new running off-road race on the Adirondack Rail Trail. Day before Mother's Day, Saturday May 9, 2026 starting at 1130a. Out and Back event starting and, finishing at Bike Lake Placid (455 Old Military Rd). Fun at the finish will allow everyone to enjoy a post-race celebration including food, drink, music and awards. Awards provide to the top 3 in the following categories:
Youth (up to age 20) U10 for MayDay 5K
Open (21-45) Masters (46 up)
The non binary category will be ageless
The race will feature a cup-less aid station/finish line supplying water and runners are encourage to bring their own vessel for water supply. This will help to reduce trash/create a more sustainable event. One on-course aid station will be located at the turn around just in the middle of the Ray Brook straightaway. Parking will be provided at the LP Firehous lot near to the start.
A stroller and pet-friendly race will begin at Bike Lake Placid just after the start of the 10K event. This event will be an out/back consisting of approximately 5 kilometers and limited in number of entrants to reduce trail congestion. To allow for other Rail Trail users, wave starts may be utilized depending on the number of runners in all fields. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Adirondack Rail Trail Association(ARTA) and to the Tri Lakes Humane Society. BRING YOUR POOCH/KITTY AND A NON-RETRACTABLE LEASH and have fun ! Remember also- no kids under 13 are allowed to run with a dog. Leash or not.
The entry fee includes racing, awards, pre and post race nourishment/festivities, deals at local businesses and a unique athlete gift. Bib pickup starts at 10a on race day at the start. Parking is available at the Lake Placid Firehouse parking lot with ADA parking at Bike Lake Placid.
Youth (up to age 20) U10 for MayDay 5K
Open (21-45) Masters (46 up)
The non binary category will be ageless
The race will feature a cup-less aid station/finish line supplying water and runners are encourage to bring their own vessel for water supply. This will help to reduce trash/create a more sustainable event. One on-course aid station will be located at the turn around just in the middle of the Ray Brook straightaway. Parking will be provided at the LP Firehous lot near to the start.
A stroller and pet-friendly race will begin at Bike Lake Placid just after the start of the 10K event. This event will be an out/back consisting of approximately 5 kilometers and limited in number of entrants to reduce trail congestion. To allow for other Rail Trail users, wave starts may be utilized depending on the number of runners in all fields. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Adirondack Rail Trail Association(ARTA) and to the Tri Lakes Humane Society. BRING YOUR POOCH/KITTY AND A NON-RETRACTABLE LEASH and have fun ! Remember also- no kids under 13 are allowed to run with a dog. Leash or not.
The entry fee includes racing, awards, pre and post race nourishment/festivities, deals at local businesses and a unique athlete gift. Bib pickup starts at 10a on race day at the start. Parking is available at the Lake Placid Firehouse parking lot with ADA parking at Bike Lake Placid.
Races
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Mothers Day 5K Race
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race T Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS TOMORROWkids divisions U21 and U10. Prizes in U10 for any gender. Boys and Girls for 10-20 yr olds. -
Mothers Day 10K Race
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Unisex T Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS TOMORROW
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