Towpath Run 6K
- Date Sun 29th September 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Accord, New York
- Price $20.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Towpath Run 6K, taking place on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in the picturesque town of Accord, Ulster. This vibrant event, organized by The Little Ones Learning Center, aims to promote literacy for children aged 0-6 while providing a fantastic opportunity for participants to enjoy the stunning views of the Catskills. The 6K race, which is approximately 3.7 miles, will follow a scenic point-to-point route from Alligerville back to Accord, running along the charming Towpath Road.
Participants can register at the Accord Community Center between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., before being bussed to the start line in Alligerville. Walkers will kick off the event at 9 a.m., followed by runners at 9:15 a.m. With a pre-registration fee of just $18 (or $20 on the day of the race), this is an affordable way to support a great cause. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers in various age categories, making this a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Join the community in making a difference while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors!
Participants can register at the Accord Community Center between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., before being bussed to the start line in Alligerville. Walkers will kick off the event at 9 a.m., followed by runners at 9:15 a.m. With a pre-registration fee of just $18 (or $20 on the day of the race), this is an affordable way to support a great cause. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers in various age categories, making this a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Join the community in making a difference while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
The Little Ones Learning Center, a FREE non-profit early literacy center for children 0-6 is conducting the 2024 Towpath Run, a 6K (3.7 mile) Race/Walk for Literacy, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. The race will be run point to point from Alligerville to Accord to raise money for the program. Participants will meet at the Accord Community Center to register from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Runners and walkers will be bussed to Alligerville for the run back to Accord. Walkers will start at 9 a.m., and runners will start at 9:15 a.m.
The race will be run along Towpath Road, a scenic, wooded lane with views of the Catskills, and up the hill from the actual towpath used for ferrying boats along the former D&H Canal. Accord and Alligerville were stops on the canal. There will be no parking in Alligerville and all runners and walkers will be required to be bussed to the start point from Accord.
Pre-Registration by Sept. 25 - $18, Day of Race - $20.
Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each of the following categories: 14 & under, 15-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over, Town of Rochester residents, and walkers.
The community center is located a few blocks off Route 209 on County Route 27, about six miles south of the intersection of Routes 209 and 213 in Stone Ridge and about four miles north of the intersection of Routes 44/55 and 209 in Kerhonkson.
The race will be run along Towpath Road, a scenic, wooded lane with views of the Catskills, and up the hill from the actual towpath used for ferrying boats along the former D&H Canal. Accord and Alligerville were stops on the canal. There will be no parking in Alligerville and all runners and walkers will be required to be bussed to the start point from Accord.
Pre-Registration by Sept. 25 - $18, Day of Race - $20.
Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each of the following categories: 14 & under, 15-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over, Town of Rochester residents, and walkers.
The community center is located a few blocks off Route 209 on County Route 27, about six miles south of the intersection of Routes 209 and 213 in Stone Ridge and about four miles north of the intersection of Routes 44/55 and 209 in Kerhonkson.
Races
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2024 Towpath Run 6K
Includes T-Shirt to All Registered Participants
Sun 29th September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSED
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