
Michael J. Pitney Farm Run is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Saratoga Springs, NY, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
TITLE:
Michael J. Pitney Farm Run and Youth Fun Run at Pitney Meadows Community Farm
RACE WEBSITE
More information about the Michael J. Pitney Farm Run and Youth Fun Run can be found at https://www.pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org/michael-j-pitney-run. This race will be held before an exciting day of Middle and High School Races. Additional race information on the meet can be found at https://www.saratogaxctf.com/cross-country/saratoga-invitational.
PLACE
Pitney Meadows Community Farm
223 West Ave
Saratoga Springs, NY US 12866
www.pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org
DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to announce the running of the 6th Michael J. Pitney Farm Run 5k (9:00am) and Youth Fun Run (10:00am) at Pitney Meadows Community Farm in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Youth and Community Races will be held in conjunction with the Saratoga XC Invitational (start 10:30am). The Community Races will be held before the high school meets begin.
All proceeds from the races will benefit Pitney Meadows Community Farm
The races will be held the morning of Saturday, October 10, 2026 on the beautiful Pitney Meadows Community Farm. The course is a mixed surface 5km course and will be run entirely on grass and stone dust trail surfaces. The course is primarily flat with some gentle rolling along the trails, there are no road crossings, and the trails are wide and smooth. The course offers open field viewing of the start and finish areas. The course is spectator-friendly, and will offer participants and spectators alike, a laid-back running atmosphere.
Mission:
Pitney Meadows Community Farm's mission is to grow food, community, and connection, and to educate about the natural world right here on our conserved farm in the heart of Saratoga Springs.
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
65°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Saratoga Springs 4 Sw, 5 mi from the venue.
Population
28,542
as of 2023
City Elevation
223 ft
Nearest Airport
ALB
Albany International Airport · 22 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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Michael J. Pitney Farm Run
Oct 10, 2026