The Albany IceBreaker Challenge 5K
- Date Sat 29th March 2025
- Time 9:30AM EST
- 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 29, 2025, in the beautiful city of Albany! This unique event invites both runners and walkers to take on a thrilling race along the scenic Corning Preserve Bicycle Path while rowers from the Albany Rowing Center compete alongside them on the Hudson River.
The IceBreaker Challenge not only offers participants an unforgettable experience but also serves as a major fundraiser for the Albany Rowing Center, promoting access to rowing for community members of all ages. Participants will have the chance to snag a souvenir t-shirt if they register among the first 250, with exciting prizes awaiting the winners in various race categories. The kids' run kicks off at 9:30 a.m., followed by the main 5K race at 10:00 a.m. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with your community, enjoy a day of outdoor activity, and support a great cause! Mark your calendars and join us at the Albany Rowing Center Boathouse for a day filled with excitement and camaraderie!
The IceBreaker Challenge not only offers participants an unforgettable experience but also serves as a major fundraiser for the Albany Rowing Center, promoting access to rowing for community members of all ages. Participants will have the chance to snag a souvenir t-shirt if they register among the first 250, with exciting prizes awaiting the winners in various race categories. The kids' run kicks off at 9:30 a.m., followed by the main 5K race at 10:00 a.m. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with your community, enjoy a day of outdoor activity, and support a great cause! Mark your calendars and join us at the Albany Rowing Center Boathouse for a day filled with excitement and camaraderie!
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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15th Annual IceBreaker Challenge 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Souvenir T-Shirt!
Sat 29th March 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
Awards given for first place in age and gender categories, plus first place overall winners. -
IceBreaker Challenge Kids Run
Sat 29th March 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
FREE 1/2 miles kids race for kids under 12.
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