Chestertown 5K-10K Running Races

For those running junkies out there, this is a weekend you don’t want to miss. The fresh crisp air, fall foliage, and the unbelievable beauty of the Adirondack Mountains are an unsurpassed setting for a great weekend of running and a mini vacation for the family.

(… The second day features the Adirondack Marathon, Half-Marathon, and Marathon Two Person Relay on Sunday around Schroon Lake.)

The Chestertown 5K-10K running races that take place on Saturday in Chestertown are a great way to kick off the weekend whether you are running one of them as your only running event of the weekend, or using one of them as a relaxing warm up for the next day’s race, or you just want to watch and support the runners.

... Walkers are encouraged to participate in the Chestertown 5K-10K as well!

Pre-Race:

You can register and pick up you packet for the Chestertown 5K-10K races at the Town Hall/Municipal Center, 6307 State Route 9 (Main Street) in Chestertown the night before (normally from 6-8pm), or the morning of the races.

Tee shirts are included with each packet. Right in front of the Town Hall is the starting line for both races on Saturday.

The races are sponsored by the Helpers Fund. All proceeds from the run will go to assist individuals, families and children facing extreme hardship in their lives.

A bag check is available at the municipal center for warm-up gear prior to the races. Two water stations are located on course and bottled water available is usually also provided prior to the competition.

Race Day:

Both of the Chestertown 5K-10K races are run at the same time. Start time is normally 9:30am. The race courses are relatively flat and fast. The route takes runners through the streets and neighborhoods of the historic hamlet of Chestertown.

5K Course:

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• From the start in front of Town Hall go South on Route 9 until you reach Little Tannery Road.

• Turn right onto Little Tannery Road. Run just a few yards until you reach Foster Flats Road.

• Turn right onto Foster Flats Road and continue until you reach Rt 9.

• Cross Rt 9 onto Panther Mt. Road. Stay on Panther Mt. Road (turns left) until you reach Theriot Avenue.

• Turn right onto Theriot Avenue and continue past barrier until you reach Pine Street.

• Turn left onto Pine Street and continue until you reach Rt 9.

• Turn left onto Rt 9.

• Continue on Rt 9 until you reach the first driveway at the Municipal Center.

• Turn right onto the driveway. The finish line is less than 100 yards from the turn.

10K Course:

• From the start in front of Town Hall go South on Route 9 until you reach 2nd Little Tannery Road (just past cemetery).

• Turn right onto 2nd Little Tannery Road.

• Continue on 2nd Little Tannery Road (it is a half circle, bear right twice) until you reach Foster Flats Road.

• Turn Left onto Foster Flats Road and continue until you reach Rt 9.

• Cross Rt 9 onto Panther Mt. Road. Stay on Panther Mt. Road (turns left) until you reach Theriot Avenue.

• Turn right onto Theriot Avenue and continue past barrier until you reach Pine Street.

• Turn left onto Pine Street until you reach Rt 9.

• Turn right onto Rt 9

• Continue on Rt 9 until the traffic light at Rt 8.

• Turn right on Rt 8 and continue until you reach Theriot Avenue.

• Turn right onto Theriot Avenue and continue until you reach Rt 9.

• Turn right onto Rt 9 and continue until you reach Church Avenue.

• Turn left onto Church Avenue.

• Continue on Church Avenue until you reach Riverside Drive.

• Turn left onto Riverside Drive until you reach Rt 9.

• Turn right onto Rt 9.

• Continue on Rt 9until you reach the first driveway at the Municipal Center.

• Turn right onto the driveway. The finish line is less than 100 yards from the turn.

Post-Race:

• Refreshments will be available near the finish line.

• Awards are given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners, 5k, 10k, (male & female).

• Awards are also given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age group (male & female).

• Runner's gift bags are normally given to all registrants.

Contact Information:

• (518) 494-5565

I ran the first annual Chestertown 5K-10K (... or 2nd/3rd annual, I forget)! I highly recommend it. (... Actually, I highly recommend that you experience the entire weekend!) ... and if you are looking for accommodations, consider staying at our vacation chalet!