Events
Alden 5k Race cancelled for 2020
Due to the current state of affairs, the 2020 race will not be held.
Description
Update - The 2020 Event has been cancelled due to COVID-19. All 2020 registrations will be deferred to 2021. Our tentative date is Friday, June 4th, 2021. Thank you for your continued support.
15th Annual Alden 5K Race for Scholarships - Cancelled
Running of the Bulldogs
Friday, June 5th, 2020
5K Run and 5K Walk @ 6:30 p.m.
Kids Fun Run @ 5:30 p.m.
Rain or shine, No Refunds
The Net Proceeds of this year's Event will again provide for SCHOLARSHIP Awards to deserving Graduates of the Alden High School in the years to follow at Graduation.
Details
Race Registration/Deadlines:
Participants can register at the above link for the 5K Race and the Kids Fun Run. Note, if signing up for both, please register for the Kids Run First followed by the 5K Race. Registration fees are as follows:
5K Race:
Through May 20th: $25 and Guaranteed Shirt
May 20th - June 4th: $25 and T-Shirts on Race Day on First Come/First Serve Basis
Race Day June 5th: $30 In Person Registration and T-Shirts on First Come/First Serve Basis
Kids Run:
$5 including race day - Pre-Registration is Highly Encouraged
Race Fees include: Our 15th Anniversary T-Shirt, Food tickets to be used at the Taste of Alden following the race, Admission to the Taste of Alden, 3 Drink Beverages, and Basket Raffle Discount Coupons.
Packet Pick-Up
Packets can be picked up on race day from from 3:15-6:15pm in front of Alden High School. Participants are encouraged to park in the High School/Elementary Parking lots.
Run Course
USA Track and Field Sanctioned Event and Certified Course #NY18010JJ <--- click number for map
Awards
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Overall male and Overall female ($100/75/50)
Runners Roost Gift Certificates for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Masters male and Masters female ($100/75/50)
Top 3 male and female finishers in each age group:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.
Post race party will be partnered with the Taste of Alden and will include food, pop, beer, live music, a family friendly carnival-themed kids zone, a basket raffle.
Place
13190 Park St
Alden, NY US 14004
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://alden.dollarsforscholars.org.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Directions
Like this page and invite your friends on Facebook.
Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.