
From the Organizer
Sunday October 4, 2026. Kids Fun run at 9:15am, 5K at 9:30am and 10K at 10:30am. You can run both the 5K and 10K under one race entry! To sign up for the Ruck click the distance you want then choose Ruck.
The Kelly Memorial Police Chase is dedicated to and in honor of Trooper James A. Kelly, Trooper T. Michael Kelly, Trooper John J. McKenna, and Trooper Kenneth A. Poormon.
The race is set in beautiful Thomas Bull Memorial Park and is a perfect family event with playgrounds and races for children. The race is open to the public.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 8:00am $40 cash only.
All proceeds are donated to the New York State Trooper Foundation a 501(c)3 Not-for-Profit Corporation which fosters a partnership between the private sector and the New York State Police for innovative and professional police service in the Empire State though initiatives focused on public education, special services for the public, special services for the police profession, police training, professional development, and police technology.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montgomery Orange Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
472 ft
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
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48th Annual Kelly Memorial Police Chase
Oct 4, 2026