48th Voorheesville Memorial Day Races
May 24, 2024
3.2K Run, 3.2K Fun Walk, & 15K Run
Come Join the FUN!
May 24, 2024
3.2K Run, 3.2K Fun Walk, & 15K Run
Come Join the FUN!
Racing has been a part of Voorheesville’s Memorial Day Celebration since 1976, and the Voorheesville Running and Cycling Club is excited to conduct the 48th Voorheesville Memorial Day Races! Whether you’re looking for the chaos of preschoolers in their first dash, the thrill of a quick 3.2K, or the solitude of a 15K challenge, we’ve got you covered. Run through the heart of the village and then out on quiet roads beneath the beautiful Helderberg escarpment. There is even a section through the orchards of Indian Ladder Farms!
Join in the Village of Voorheesville’s Memorial Day events and receive a free beer and hotdog post race provided by the Voorheesville American Legion Post No. 1493! There is a combined cap of 250 participants between both races.
Join in the Village of Voorheesville’s Memorial Day events and receive a free beer and hotdog post race provided by the Voorheesville American Legion Post No. 1493! There is a combined cap of 250 participants between both races.
3.2K and 15K Race Courses:
The 3.2K and 15K races start on Voorheesville Avenue in front of Reilly & Son Funeral Home (9 Voorheesville Ave). A poster board of the course map will be available at the registration tent on race day. 3.2K MAP 15K MAP
The 3.2K and 15K races start on Voorheesville Avenue in front of Reilly & Son Funeral Home (9 Voorheesville Ave). A poster board of the course map will be available at the registration tent on race day. 3.2K MAP 15K MAP
Event Logistics
Race Day Schedule: ALL 3.2K and 15K participants should gather at the start area by 12:15 PM
10:00 AM Voorheesville Memorial Day Parade Starts near Hannaford
11:15 AM Memorial Day Speeches in Jim Nichols Park
11:45 AM Children's Dashes (30-50 yds) in Jim Nichols Park; near tennis courts (approx time/post speeches)
12:20 PM 15K Starts (approximate time)
12:30 PM 3.2K Starts (approximately 10 minutes after 15K start)
1:15 PM (approx.) 3.2K Awards presentation for Overall Top 3 Finishers in Each Division, 1st Village Resident, 1st Veteran
1:45 PM (approx.) 15K Awards Presentation Overall Top 3 Finishers in Each Division, 1st Village Resident, 1st Veteran
***Age group awards are to be claimed at the results tent.***
10:00 AM Voorheesville Memorial Day Parade Starts near Hannaford
11:15 AM Memorial Day Speeches in Jim Nichols Park
11:45 AM Children's Dashes (30-50 yds) in Jim Nichols Park; near tennis courts (approx time/post speeches)
12:20 PM 15K Starts (approximate time)
12:30 PM 3.2K Starts (approximately 10 minutes after 15K start)
1:15 PM (approx.) 3.2K Awards presentation for Overall Top 3 Finishers in Each Division, 1st Village Resident, 1st Veteran
1:45 PM (approx.) 15K Awards Presentation Overall Top 3 Finishers in Each Division, 1st Village Resident, 1st Veteran
***Age group awards are to be claimed at the results tent.***
Getting There and Parking:
Races are a part of the Village of Voorheesville’s annual Memorial Day commemorations. From 10 AM until at least NOON, Maple Ave from the Voorheesville Center business plaza to the Voorheesville Elementary School will be blocked and/or congested. From 10 AM until 2:30 PM, Voorheesville Ave from Maple Ave to the American Legion will be closed to traffic. Use alternative roads to reach parking areas.
Here is a map showing race start/finish, the parade route, and parking areas.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1AaWRLQ2ufIDkrwqQhY_QTrxorDjbSuc&usp=sharing
Races are a part of the Village of Voorheesville’s annual Memorial Day commemorations. From 10 AM until at least NOON, Maple Ave from the Voorheesville Center business plaza to the Voorheesville Elementary School will be blocked and/or congested. From 10 AM until 2:30 PM, Voorheesville Ave from Maple Ave to the American Legion will be closed to traffic. Use alternative roads to reach parking areas.
Here is a map showing race start/finish, the parade route, and parking areas.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1AaWRLQ2ufIDkrwqQhY_QTrxorDjbSuc&usp=sharing
Race Registration/Officials’ Tent:
The Registration/Officials’ tent will be located adjacent to the Albany County Sheriff EMS garage at 21 Voorheesville Avenue on race day. Official course maps will be on display. Race results will be presented from this general location.
The Registration/Officials’ tent will be located adjacent to the Albany County Sheriff EMS garage at 21 Voorheesville Avenue on race day. Official course maps will be on display. Race results will be presented from this general location.
Children's Dashes:
Children’s Dashes will be located near the tennis courts in Jim Nichols Park approximately 5-minutes after the Memorial Day speeches. The FREE Children’s Dashes are informally organized by school year. Dashes range from 30-50 yards. We typically see participants through the fourth or fifth grades. Event ribbons are provided to all participants. Typically 2-3 races are held per school year; the entire event lasts approximately 15-minutes.
Children’s Dashes will be located near the tennis courts in Jim Nichols Park approximately 5-minutes after the Memorial Day speeches. The FREE Children’s Dashes are informally organized by school year. Dashes range from 30-50 yards. We typically see participants through the fourth or fifth grades. Event ribbons are provided to all participants. Typically 2-3 races are held per school year; the entire event lasts approximately 15-minutes.
Hydration Stations:
There will be water stations located at approximately 1, 3, 5, and 8-miles. The Voorheesville Running & Cycling Club is excited to promote sustainable racing. As such, PLEASE STRIVE TO BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION SYSTEM SUCH AS A RUNNING BELT OR PACK, A SPORTS BOTTLE, OR A COLLAPSING CUP (see suggestions in the picture below). Race staff will be available to help you refill your hydration system along the course as needed. Disposable paper cups will be available on a limited basis.
There will be water stations located at approximately 1, 3, 5, and 8-miles. The Voorheesville Running & Cycling Club is excited to promote sustainable racing. As such, PLEASE STRIVE TO BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION SYSTEM SUCH AS A RUNNING BELT OR PACK, A SPORTS BOTTLE, OR A COLLAPSING CUP (see suggestions in the picture below). Race staff will be available to help you refill your hydration system along the course as needed. Disposable paper cups will be available on a limited basis.
Awards: Gift Cards to Local Businesses!
Award Categories:
Top 3 in Each Division for Each Race
Top 3 in Each Age Group for Each Race
(Elementary, Middle, and High School age groups then people 19 or above divided into 10 year age groups)
First Veteran Each Division for Each Race
First Voorheesville Resident Each Division for Each Race
Award Categories:
Top 3 in Each Division for Each Race
Top 3 in Each Age Group for Each Race
(Elementary, Middle, and High School age groups then people 19 or above divided into 10 year age groups)
First Veteran Each Division for Each Race
First Voorheesville Resident Each Division for Each Race
Voorheesville Running and Cycling Club would like to thank the following community partners that help make the Memorial Day Races possible! THANK YOU!
Village of Voorheesville
Voorheesville Fire Department
Voorheesville American Legion Post No. 1493
Albany County Sheriff’s EMS, Voorheesville Station
Voorheesville Fire Department
Voorheesville American Legion Post No. 1493
Albany County Sheriff’s EMS, Voorheesville Station
ALSO Many Thanks to VRCC’s business sponsors!
