The Albany IceBreaker Challenge 5K
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Albany, New York
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at The Albany IceBreaker Challenge 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026! This unique event invites runners and walkers to compete against rowers from the Albany Rowing Center along the picturesque Corning Preserve Bicycle Path, with the Hudson River as a stunning backdrop. Participants can look forward to a spirited atmosphere filled with community camaraderie and friendly competition.
The day kicks off with a kids run at 9:30 a.m., followed by the main 5K race at 10:00 a.m. The first 250 registrants will receive a special souvenir t-shirt, and there will be fantastic prizes for race category winners from local vendors! Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on race day, and packet pick-up is available the day before at Fort Orange Brewing. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support the Albany Rowing Center while enjoying a day of healthy activity. Join us for the Albany IceBreaker Challenge and embrace the thrill of the race!
The day kicks off with a kids run at 9:30 a.m., followed by the main 5K race at 10:00 a.m. The first 250 registrants will receive a special souvenir t-shirt, and there will be fantastic prizes for race category winners from local vendors! Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on race day, and packet pick-up is available the day before at Fort Orange Brewing. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support the Albany Rowing Center while enjoying a day of healthy activity. Join us for the Albany IceBreaker Challenge and embrace the thrill of the race!
Organiser's Description
The IceBreaker Challenge is a one of a kind Capital District running/walking road race challenging runners and walkers against rowers from the Albany Rowing Center. Runners/walkers will travel along the Corning Preserve Bicycle Path while rowers from the Albany Rowing Center will race alongside in shells on the Hudson River. It is also a major fundraiser for the Albany Rowing Center, helping us to expand access to rowing and to the Hudson River for community members of all ages. Come join us for this unique and exciting event at the Albany Rowing Center Boathouse in the Corning Preserve.
This year we will be providing souvenir t-shirt to the first 250 registrants, as well as prizes from a local vendor for all race category winners!
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. Kids run starts at 9:30 a.m., and 5K starts at 10:00 a.m.
Packet pick-up and last-chance registration will be Friday, March 29 from 4-7p.m. at Fort Orange Brewing [https://www.fortorangebrewing.com/], or race day beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Parking is available at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch. If the boat launch lot fills, parking attendants will direct you to an overflow lot.
RACE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! Contact us for more information. Sponsorship deadline is FRIDAY, MARCH 8.
This year we will be providing souvenir t-shirt to the first 250 registrants, as well as prizes from a local vendor for all race category winners!
Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. Kids run starts at 9:30 a.m., and 5K starts at 10:00 a.m.
Packet pick-up and last-chance registration will be Friday, March 29 from 4-7p.m. at Fort Orange Brewing [https://www.fortorangebrewing.com/], or race day beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Parking is available at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch. If the boat launch lot fills, parking attendants will direct you to an overflow lot.
RACE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! Contact us for more information. Sponsorship deadline is FRIDAY, MARCH 8.
Races
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The Albany IceBreaker Challenge 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Souvenir T-Shirt!
Sat 28th March 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 03 NOVAwards given for first place in age and gender categories, plus first place overall winners. -
IceBreaker Challenge Kids Run
Sat 28th March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 03 NOVFREE 1/2 miles kids race for kids under 12.
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