Olga Memorial Footrace
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Saranac Lake, New York
- Price $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Join us for the 28th Annual Olga Memorial Footrace on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in the picturesque Saranac Lake, Franklin! This vibrant community event, kicking off at 9:00 AM from Berkeley Green at the intersection of Main St. and Broadway, features a 5K run, a 10K run, and a 5K walk, making it perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. With a flat course that circles the scenic Moody Pond and passes by Lake Flower, runners can enjoy the beautiful surroundings while supporting a great cause.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM on race day, with pre-registration available for $25, ensuring each participant receives a t-shirt and a runner's bag. Families can take advantage of a maximum fee of $75 for two adults and two kids, while youth participants can join for as little as $10. Proceeds from this year's race aim to raise $10,000 to bolster programming at the Saranac Lake Youth Center and enhance the Rotary Club's literacy initiative, ensuring every child in elementary school has access to a book. After the race, enjoy free refreshments and celebrate the achievements of the top finishers in each category. Come out to
Registration opens at 8:00 AM on race day, with pre-registration available for $25, ensuring each participant receives a t-shirt and a runner's bag. Families can take advantage of a maximum fee of $75 for two adults and two kids, while youth participants can join for as little as $10. Proceeds from this year's race aim to raise $10,000 to bolster programming at the Saranac Lake Youth Center and enhance the Rotary Club's literacy initiative, ensuring every child in elementary school has access to a book. After the race, enjoy free refreshments and celebrate the achievements of the top finishers in each category. Come out to
Organiser's Description
28th Annual Olga Memorial Footrace
5K Run 10K Run 5K Walk
Benefitting the Saranac Lake Youth Center and Saranac Lake Rotary Club's Literacy Program
Saturday, August 16, 2025
9:00am at Berkeley Green, Main St. & Broadway in Saranac Lake
8:00am Race Day Registration
Registration includes a t-shirt and a runner's bag
$25 Pre-Registration, plus any processing fees
$30 Race Day Registration
$75 (Family max - 2 adults & 2 kids)
Youth w/out t-shirt $10
Youth with t-shirt $15
The Olga 5 and 10K Run and 5K Walk has become a traditional Saranac Lake summer event. For the past 28 years it has continued to support multiple community causes, including the Riverwalk, Girl Scouts and the Skatepark. This year we are pleased to continue the partnership between the Rotary Club of Saranac Lake and the Saranac Lake Youth Center. Our goal is to raise $10,000. The proceeds will benefit our local youth through increased programming at the Youth Center and enhance the Rotary's literacy program that puts a book in the hands of every child in the elementary school.
The course is mostly flat, circling Moody Pond and passing by Lake Flower. The 10K is a two loop course and is a true 10K distance. Race results, raffle and awards ceremony immediately following the last finisher.
Free refreshments
3 water stations along the course
Awards to the top three male and female finishers in each age division in the 5K and 10K runs and awards to the top male and female in two age divisions in the walk.
For more information: [email protected] or 518-891-5846
5K Run 10K Run 5K Walk
Benefitting the Saranac Lake Youth Center and Saranac Lake Rotary Club's Literacy Program
Saturday, August 16, 2025
9:00am at Berkeley Green, Main St. & Broadway in Saranac Lake
8:00am Race Day Registration
Registration includes a t-shirt and a runner's bag
$25 Pre-Registration, plus any processing fees
$30 Race Day Registration
$75 (Family max - 2 adults & 2 kids)
Youth w/out t-shirt $10
Youth with t-shirt $15
The Olga 5 and 10K Run and 5K Walk has become a traditional Saranac Lake summer event. For the past 28 years it has continued to support multiple community causes, including the Riverwalk, Girl Scouts and the Skatepark. This year we are pleased to continue the partnership between the Rotary Club of Saranac Lake and the Saranac Lake Youth Center. Our goal is to raise $10,000. The proceeds will benefit our local youth through increased programming at the Youth Center and enhance the Rotary's literacy program that puts a book in the hands of every child in the elementary school.
The course is mostly flat, circling Moody Pond and passing by Lake Flower. The 10K is a two loop course and is a true 10K distance. Race results, raffle and awards ceremony immediately following the last finisher.
Free refreshments
3 water stations along the course
Awards to the top three male and female finishers in each age division in the 5K and 10K runs and awards to the top male and female in two age divisions in the walk.
For more information: [email protected] or 518-891-5846
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