Michael J. Pitney Farm Run

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Michael J. Pitney Farm Run and Youth Fun Run at Pitney Meadows Community Farm 
 
RACE WEBSITE 
The Community Races will be run in the morning 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 4th 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 5, 2024 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 is dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and community engagement through educational programs, events, and hands-on farming experiences. Located in the heart of Saratoga Springs, NY, our farm serves as a hub for learning, wellness, and connection to the natural world.