
From the Organizer
This is our annual Run/Walk, register online only. The event will take place on Sunday 6/14/2026 at 8:30 AM. The Kids Fun Run 1K will start at 9:30 AM. Race day registration starts @ 7:00 AM across from the Dolgeville Fire Department 20 South Helmer Ave.
T-Shirt cut-off date is May 1st. Shirt sizes after this date are not guaranteed.
Group discount when registering 3 or more for the 5K run - $3 off each registration!
About half of the course will now be done on the Greenway Trail.
USATF NUMBER NY24005JG
AWARDS
Top Overall Male & Female (walk & run)
Top Local Male & Female(must be resident of Village of Dolgeville or Town of Manheim)
Ages 14 & under, Ages 15-19, Ages 20-29, Ages 30-39, Ages 40-49, Ages 50-59, Ages 60+
Each category has one award for men and one for women
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
76°
Typical Low
54°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Falls City Rsch, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
967 ft
Nearest Airport
ALB
Albany International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Run for the Violets 5K
Jun 14, 2026