Mother’s Day 10k
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a brand-new 10K off-road run on the Adirondack Rail Trail! This special Mother’s Day race takes place Sunday, May 9, 2026, beginning at 11:30am. The out-and-back course begins and ends at Bike Lake Placid (455 Old Military Rd). A generous 1:30 p.m. cutoff ensures everyone can enjoy a festive post-race celebration featuring food, drinks, music, and awards.
10k Categories
- Youth (up to age 20)
- Open (21-45) Masters (46 up)
- The non binary category will be ageless
5k9 Categories
- With dogs, with stroller, without dogs
- U10
- Youth (up to age 20)
- Open (21-45) Masters (46 up)
- The non binary category will be ageles.
Race Details
The 5K9 event begins at Bike Lake Placid shortly after the 10K start. This out-and-back course is approximately 5 kilometers.
- Hydration: To reduce waste and minimize our environmental footprint, the finish line and aid stations will be cup-less. Runners are encouraged their own reusable bottle or hydration pack.
- Aid Station: There will be one on-course station located at the turnaround point in the middle of the Ray Brook straightaway.
- Parking: Participant parking is available at the Lake Placid Firehouse lot near the starting line.
- Capacity & Flow: Registration is limited to reduce trail congestion. Wave starts may be used to accommodate all runners and other Rail Trail users.
- Pet Etiquette: Please bring a non-retractable leash and your own waste bags to keep our trails clean.
- Safety Restriction: For the safety of all participants, children under 13 are not permitted to run with a pet, regardless of leash status.
Family & Participant Guidelines
- Age Requirements: Children of all ages are welcome! However, kids under 13 must run with a parent. Parents must sign a waiver for all participating minors.
- Childcare & Entertainment: For kids not participating in the races, we are providing a “non-sanctioned” daycare area featuring a self-supervised bounce house and the potential return of the mechanical bull to keep them entertained while parents are on the course.
- Mother’s Day Honors: To celebrate the moms in our community, flowers will be awarded to the top 5 mothers in each division.
Racing for a Cause
Your registration helps support two vital local organizations:
- Adirondack Rail Trail Association (ARTA): A portion of all proceeds helps maintain this incredible resource for locals and visitors.
- Tri-Lakes Humane Society: A portion of 5K9 proceeds will be donated to support their work with local pets.
Race Course
Our Sponsors
We’d like to thank all of our sponsors for making this new race possible!
