Sports at the VIC:  Trail Runs

2014 Adirondack Trail Run Series

Trail Running at the Paul Smiths VIC: Jenkins Mountain Scramble 2012The Paul Smith's College VIC and High Peaks Cyclery are collaborating to provide a series of trail runs, held on the VIC trails and on the ADK 80K course at Mount Van Hoevenberg. 

Victoria Day Races at Mt Van Hoevenberg: Celebrate High Peaks Cyclery’s 2014 Mountain Bike and Trail Running Center Grand Opening with a series of Victoria Day races on Sunday, 18 May at noon.  HPC will host a 1K kids run, 10K and 20K individual or two-person run. There will also be mountain bike and cyclo events on the ADK 80K course at Mount Van Hoevenberg.  Registration for the youth race: $5, for the 10K or 20K: $30 per person before 12 May or $40 after 12 May.  Race registration includes prize raffle and BBQ. Runners go off at 11; bikers go off at noon.  Course inspection will be open on Saturday; a trail pass is required.

Jenkins Mountain Scramble at the VIC: The fourth annual Paul Smiths Jenkins Mountain Scramble will be held on Saturday, 24 May 2014. Race Results The day features several events:

Independence Day Star-Spangled Trail Marathon at the VIC: Wear your red, white, and blue on Sunday, 6 July 2014, to celebrate the U.S.A. at Paul Smith’s College VIC! The day will feature several events:

Trail Runs at the Paul Smiths VIC: Labor Day 5K Trail RunADK 80K at Mount Van Hoevenberg: High Peaks Cyclery will host this second annual ultra with solo and team trail running on Saturday, 30 August, and mountain biking on Sunday, 31 August.  The registration fee is $50, if you pre-register by 22 August 22; late registration after 22 August is $75.  Race registration includes T-shirt, raffle and BBQ. Course inspection is available; call ahead to High Peaks Cyclery (518- 523-3764). A trail pass is required.

Columbus Day Fall Foliage Ramble at the VIC: The VIC will host the grand finale of the 2014 Adirondack Trail Race Holiday Series on Saturday, 11 October 2014. Come join us at the Paul Smith's College VIC to run and race on some of the most beautiful trails in the Adirondacks during the peak of fall foliage. The day will feature several events:

Summer Fun Trail Run Series: We’ll keep you on your toes and on the trails Wednesday evenings at alternating locations:

Courses will vary each week. Registration is at 6:00 PM; each run begins at 6:30 PM. $5 per person. There will be series awards.


Adirondack Holidays Trail Run Series Sponsors
HOKA 1 Powergel Great Adirondack Brewing Company
Salomon Fuel Belt  High Peaks Cyclery
Gore Bike and Run Wear CWX Paul Smith’s College
Adidas Superfeet Foot beds MAC’S Canoe Livery





Explore the VIC

The Paul Smiths VIC offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year to educate and inform Adirondack Park residents and visitors about the natural wonders of the Adirondack Mountains. You can help support these programs by joining the Friends of the VIC. More information on Friends of the VIC memberships

Explore the Trails

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.