From the Organizer
The Little Ones Learning Center, a FREE non-profit early literacy center for children 0-6 is conducting the 2026 Towpath Run, a 6K (3.7 mile) Race/Walk for Literacy, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. The race will be run point to point from Alligerville to Accord to raise money for the program. Participants will meet at the Accord Community Center to register from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Runners and walkers will be bussed to Alligerville for the run back to Accord. Walkers will start at 9 a.m., and runners will start at 9:15 a.m.
The race will be run along Towpath Road, a scenic, wooded lane with views of the Catskills, and up the hill from the actual towpath used for ferrying boats along the former D&H Canal. Accord and Alligerville were stops on the canal. There will be no parking in Alligerville and all runners and walkers will be required to be bussed to the start point from Accord.
Pre-Registration by Sept. 23 - $20, Sept 24 to Day of Race - $25.
Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each of the following categories: 14 & under, 15-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over, Town of Rochester residents, and walkers.
The community center is located a few blocks off Route 209 on County Route 27, about six miles south of the intersection of Routes 209 and 213 in Stone Ridge and about four miles north of the intersection of Routes 44/55 and 209 in Kerhonkson.
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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
68°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mohonk Lake, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Accord, NY
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 69 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Towpath Run 6K?
- Towpath Run 6K is a running race held in Accord, New York on September 27, 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 Towpath Run 6K?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Accord, New York at Harold Lipton Community Center. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Towpath Run 6K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Towpath Run 6K
Sep 27, 2026