Location
Saratoga Springs Area, NY
Venue
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Events
Saratoga First Day 5K, Any OTHER Race on New Year's Day, ANY ONE MARATHON or ULTRA, ANY ONE SNOWSHOE RACE, Winterfest 5k Snowshoe Race, Camp Saratoga Snowshoe Race
The Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix 2026 is a marathon running event held in the Saratoga Springs area of New York on January 1st. The race covers the full 26.2-mile distance and offers a unique midnight start at 12:00 AM, making it an unconventional way to begin the new year. Entry to the event is free, removing financial barriers for runners interested in testing themselves on this full marathon distance. The Grand Prix format allows participants to choose their specific events within the series, giving you flexibility in how you engage with the race. This option makes it accessible for various fitness levels and training schedules among endurance athletes in the region.
From the Race Organizer
Grand Prix 2026 The Saratoga Stryder's Grand Prix is designed to encourage more participation in club events through friendly competition and volunteer activities. You don't have to be the fastest to participate or win a prize at the end of the year. The more you race, the more points you can earn. Plus, you get to be in more Saratoga Stryder Club photos! Welcome to the Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix for 2026! Volunteering is still an important part of being a Stryder. Once again, you only need 1 volunteer activity to qualify for an end of the year award. Now you can earn one point for each volunteer activity- up to 10 points Thanks for helping out! More opportunities to participate in races/events. Simplified the scoring process with less questions to answer. New Race! Saratoga Half Marathon September 20th! More Fun Available! Scoring Grand Prix (GP) RACES are scored 10, 8, 6 points for the top 3. 4 points for all others! Special Events (SE) are races worth 2 points for all participants Marathon and Ultra races are worth 3 points - you earned it!! Bonus 2 points for Stryder TEAM events First Day 5k, Global Running Day and Too Dark to Run in the Park Bonus 2 points for a Club Donation with Virtual Runs in March Volunteering - Earn one point for each activity up to 10 points. One Activity Required Volunteer Information 2026 Grand Prix Events - So Far!! March Update DATE EVENT TYPE ANY ANY Marathon / Ultra SE 3pts 1/1 First Day 5K SE 4pts 12/31 - 1/1 Any other New Year's Day or Eve Race SE 2pts January-March Any other Snowshoe Race SE 2pts 2/1 Winterfest Snowshoe 5k SS 4pts 2/7 Camp Saratoga Snowshoe 8K SS 4pts MARCH VIRTUAL Race in March w/Donation SE 4pts APRIL Any Race in April SE 2pts 4/20 Stryder EARTH DAY Trail SS 2pts 5/2 Bacon Hill 5K SE 2pts 5/2 Bacon Hill 10K GP MAY ANY Adirondack Runners 5K Trail Race SE 2pts 6/3 GLOBAL RUNNING DAY BONUS 2pts 6/11 Route 50 Mile GP 6/21 Race to the Lakes 7M SE 2pts 6/22 Camp Saratoga #1 SS 4pts 7/4 Firecracker 4 GP 8/17 Camp Saratoga #5 SS GP 9/5 Silks and Satins 5K SE 2pts 9/12 Malta 5K GP 9/20 Saratoga Half Marathon SE 3pts 9/26 Great Pumpkin Challenge 5K SE 2pts 9/26 Great Pumpkin Challenge 10K GP 10/10 Pitney Farm 5k SE 2pts 10/18 Malta 5K Trail Race SE 2pts TBA Too Dark to Run in the Park BONUS 2pts 11/1 Fall Back 5 SS GP 11/7 Revolutionary 5K SE 2pts 11/26 Chris Dailey Turkey Trot SE 2pts
Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix 2026 2026 — Saratoga Springs Area, NY
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Saratoga Springs Area, NY.
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When is Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix 2026 2026 — Saratoga Springs Area, NY?
Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix 2026 2026 — Saratoga Springs Area, NY takes place on January 1, 2026. The race is held in Saratoga Springs Area, New York.
Where is Saratoga Stryders Grand Prix 2026 2026 — Saratoga Springs Area, NY held?
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