Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- August 6, 2026
- Location
- Siena University, Albany, NY
- Distance
- Bad Blood 5K Run · Bad Blood Walk - 2.5K · Kid's Quad Dash
From the Organizer
The Bad Blood 5K returns to Siena University on Thursday, August 6, at 6:30 PM.
Nearly 500 participants joined us last year, and this year marks our first as part of the USATF Adirondack Grand Prix series.
To improve the race experience, runners and walkers will now start separately. Runners will continue on the same two-loop 5K course, while walkers will follow a new scenic one-loop route through Siena’s campus. Both courses begin and finish near the Siena Student Union.
The Kids Quad Dash (6:15) returns before the main event, along with team competitions, music, post-race food, and a free Common Roots beer for registered participants 21+.
Most importantly, every registration supports the Wicklund Warriors' mission of helping local families facing blood cancer.
BAD BLOOD RUN 2026 RACE DETAILS:
Wednesday, Aug. 5th - Early Packet Pick-Up
- 6-7:30 PM- Dicks House of Sport, Latham (Walk-in registration welcome $45)
Thursday, August 6th (Day of Race)
- 4:30 - 6 PM – Packet P/U & Day of Registration ($45)
- 6:15 PM – Kids Quad Dash Start
- 6:30 PM – 5K RUNNERS START
- 6:45 PM – WALKERS START
- 7:15 PM – Awards/speeches/food/beer/music
- USATF Sanctioned, ADK USATF Grand Prix race, ARE Timing, Running Bib with Chip Timing with ChronoTrack B-Tag.
REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE:
- $30 until May 31st (Early Bird)
- $35 June 1st - August 5th
- $45 on race day (4:30 pm-5:30 pm)
FREE STUFF:
- Free Shirt - first 200+ registrants
- Free Common Roots beer with registration (21+)
TOP FINISHER PRIZES - Awards: 7:15 PM (Quad)
- Top Male and Female will receive a $250 GC at High Adventure Ski Shop by Alpin Haus
- Top Male and Female finishers, ages 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69. 70+, will receive a $25 GC.
- Team Prizes: Best team shirt, Most members, Highest fundraiser receives branded running socks
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albany Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Albany, NY
Population
100,081
as of 2023
Elevation
169 ft
Nearest Airport
ALB
Albany International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk 2026?
- Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk 2026 is a running race held in Albany, New York on August 6, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk 2026?
- Thursday, August 6, 2026 in Albany, New York at Siena University, Albany, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk 2026
Aug 6, 2026