Olga Memorial Footrace
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- Olga 5k Run · Olga 5k Walk · Olga 10k Run
From the Organizer
Join us for the 29th Annual Olga Memorial Footrace 5K Run/10K Run/5K Walk
Benefitting the Saranac Lake Youth Center and Saranac Lake Rotary Club's Literacy Program
Saturday, August 15, 2026
9:00am at Berkeley Green, Main St. & Broadway in Saranac Lake
8:00am Race Day Registration
Registration includes a t-shirt and a runner's bag
- $25 Pre-Registration, plus any processing fees
- $30 Race Day Registration
- $75 (Family max - 2 adults & 2 kids)
- Youth w/out t-shirt $10
- Youth with t-shirt $15
The Olga 5 and 10K Run and 5K Walk has become a traditional Saranac Lake summer event. For the past 29 years it has continued to support multiple community causes, including the Riverwalk, Girl Scouts and the Skatepark. This year we are pleased to continue the partnership between the Rotary Club of Saranac Lake and the Saranac Lake Youth Center. Our goal is to raise $10,000. The proceeds will benefit our local youth through increased programming at the Youth Center and enhance the Rotary's literacy program that puts a book in the hands of every child in the elementary school.
The course is mostly flat, circling Moody Pond and passing by Lake Flower. The 10K is a two loop course and is a true 10K distance. Race results, raffle and awards ceremony immediately following the last finisher.
- Free refreshments!
- 3 water stations along the course
- Awards to the top three male and female finishers in each age division in the 5K and 10K runs and awards to the top male and female in two age divisions in the walk.
For more information: olgamemorialrace@gmail.com or 518-891-5846
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
73°
Typical Low
52°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ray Brook, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saranac Lake, NY
Population
5,099
as of 2023
Elevation
1,535 ft
Nearest Airport
SLK
Adirondack Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- Olga Memorial Footrace
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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- What is the Olga Memorial Footrace?
- Olga Memorial Footrace is a running race held in Saranac Lake, New York on August 15, 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 Olga Memorial Footrace?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Saranac Lake, New York at 100 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Olga Memorial Footrace?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Olga Memorial Footrace
Aug 15, 2026