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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 the day before Mother’s day on Saturday, 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.

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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 3 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.

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Dates

The event runs from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on the following dates.
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