Venue
100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way
Entry Fee
$12.00 – $35.00
Events
Run for the Roses 5K, Run for the Roses 1 Mile Kids Run
The 38th Annual Run for the Roses will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Grafton Lakes State Park, Route 2, 12 miles east of Troy, N.Y. The 5K Race begins at 9:00 a.m. The Kids’ 1 mile Fun Run will begin at 10:00 a.m. The Course The 5K Race course follows the Park Entrance Road, continues along Route 2, around the Town Park and back into the Park on Long Pond Road. The first half of the course is downhill, with uphill slopes on the second half. Water stations are near the half point. Mile markers and split times will be available. The Race finishes under the Race Banner. The Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run begins in the main parking lot, proceeds through the woods and along the beach. The Fun Run finishes under the Race Banner. Course Records Rich Coughlin Men’s record 15:17 1989 Lori Hewig Women’s record 17:08 1990 To foster the spirit of participation, ribbons and books will be awarded to all runners and walkers. The time clock will be running at the finish line for the convenience of parti
Grafton Run for the Roses 5K 2026 — Grafton, NY
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