CelebrateÌýthe 518!ÌýÌý

Nothing saysÌýhometown prideÌýquiteÌýlike a road race.ÌýWe’reÌýtaking it a step further with aÌý5.18K through downtown Albany—a nod to the Capital Region’s 518 roots (and area code).ÌýJoin us on Saturday, May 16 (since May 18 falls on a Monday,Ìýand nobody wants that) and help us kick off a new community tradition celebrating everything that makes our region of New York State special, co-produced by the Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany BID, Cap City Runners, and Common Roots Brewing Company.

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The morning starts with aÌýKids’ 1K at 8:30 AM, followed by theÌý5.18K at 9:00 AM. After the race, stick around forÌýlive music,ÌýfoodÌýand beverages, and a vendor village featuring goods from across the Capital Region.Ìý

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More detailsÌýcomingÌýsoon.ÌýStay tuned!ÌýÌý

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RegistrationÌý

Get ready to celebrate the 518! to register today.

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5.18k RegistrationÌý

Runners who register in advance will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a ticket for one free beer courtesy of Common Roots Brewing Company. (Must be 21+ with a valid ID. T-shirts are first-come, first-served.)

• $25 EarlyÌýBirdÌýRegistration:ÌýRegister by Saturday, April 17ÌýÌý
• $30ÌýRegular Registration:ÌýRegister by Wednesday, May 15Ìý
• $40 In-PersonÌýRegistration:ÌýRegister in person on May 16Ìý

Kids 1k RegistrationÌý

Kids who are registered in advance will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a medal! (T-shirts are first-come, first-served.)

• $10ÌýEarlyÌýBirdÌýRegistration:ÌýRegister by Saturday, April 17ÌýÌý
• $12ÌýRegular Registration:ÌýRegister by Wednesday, May 15
• $15ÌýIn-PersonÌýRegistration:ÌýRegister in person on May 16Ìý

Stay tuned for detailsÌýregardingÌýthe race route and entertainment!Ìý

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Race Details

An originalÌý5.18K (just over 3.2 miles)Ìýhonoring the Capital RegionÌýand ourÌý518 zipÌýcode! The race will kick off in downtown Albany — stay tuned for racecourse details. This is a chip-timed race with awards for top finishers.

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518 DayÌýEvents & ActivitiesÌý

The 5.18K is just the beginning! Following the event, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ will bustle with live music, food and drink specials, and a vendor villageÌýfeaturing goods and items that represent what makes our Capital Region special.

• 5.18KÌýandÌýKids’Ìý1KÌýthroughout Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵÌý

• Live music at Quackenbush SquareÌý

• Food and drinkÌýspecials at local restaurants and barsÌý

• Vendor village with hometown goodsÌý

Save the date and be a part of this inauguralÌýCapital RegionÌýeventÌýand soon-to-beÌýannualÌýtradition.

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Vendor Village

Interested in participating as a vendor? ÌýWe're seeking vendors of merchandise that celebrate Albany, NY, and the greater Capital Region.
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Examples of theme-fitting products include:

• Albany or Capital Region-themed apparel and accessories, especially handmade products by local artisans
• Greeting cards featuring photography, artwork or designs showing the Hudson Valley's scenic natural landscape, Albany's historic architecture, or other iconic Capital Region imagery
• Mugs, coasters, pottery, and/or other household goods featuring Albany or Capital Region-centric imagery or themes
• Paintings, prints, or other visual art depicting imagery or exploring themes related to Albany and/or the Capital Region

Sponsors

The Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Albany BID thanksÌý,Ìý,Ìý, and Ìýfor their support.

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