Participants have the choice of running the six mile or the half marathon. In addition, there is a team competition within the half marathon. The 6m and 13.1m begin at 9:30am.
There is also a 600 meter kids race at 9am.

The event is held at John Boyd Thacher State Park in Voorheesville, New York (15 miles from Albany.)

Half Marathon Cut-off Time: Participants not past 5.75m in 1:17:30 (13:30 pace) will be redirected to finish the 6m.

Your enjoyment as our number one goal. Be prepared for: - Costumed volunteers - Running through the ARE's own version of a graveyard - Parts of the course will be decorated in the spirit of Halloween - An eat-till-you-drop cook-out following the race - Special Categories

Gorilla "Medals" to the 13.1m all finishers!

The race is also part of the ARE Grand Prix Trail Series and the Western Massachusetts Athletic Club Grand Tree Series.