The Albany Running Exchange is proud of its varied demographic. With members ranging in age from 7 to 70+, those who run once or twice a week to those who run once or twice a day, everyone fits in and feels at home in the ARE.

Our members run the full spectrum of running ability and preferred running distance. If you want proof, just look at any race result posted on our website. You'll typically see names highlighted throughout the listing, from 5k runners in 15 minutes to those averaging 15 minutes per mile. Our membership also includes runners who never run over 3 miles to those who run ultramarathons.

Don't want to race? No problem! With daily group runs, a 15 week Summer Trail Run Series, a Winter Supported Long Run Series, and social events, you can feel just as much part of the action without ever having to toe a line.

The great part about this diversity is that all members support and motivate one another . It won't take long until you'll realize that you've always got someone to run with in the ARE!

The ARE's website is second to none when it comes to enhancing a member's experience. Once you join the club, you can create an online profile, fill out an availability schedule letting others know when you can run and how far/fast, and even maintain an online running log!

In addition, any member can post a group run and view other available runs and sign-up to go. Each event is given its own chat board so you stay in close contact regarding carpooling and last-minute changes. Like to race? The website tracks your race history, showing information about every race you've ran and your PRs.

Members can post race-reviews, find contact information for anyone else, and also access member-only features, such as our highly-customizable Race Results Search Engine, past issues of our magazine Road and Trail Talk, and more!

Best of all, the dynamic site is run by club members and updated numerous times a day. It will truly make you feel like part of the community as well as take pride and value your membership.

Achievement. Reaching your goals. Ambition.

These are the feelings you will have as a member of the ARE. Our members are pushing themselves farther and faster than they'd ever expected, and it's because of the dynamic the club creates.

Friendships, camaraderie, and zeal. PRs, traveling to races around the northeast and even farther - these are the things the club does.

The ARE organizes countless trips to races throughout the year, including several overnight opportunities. It won't take long before you realize you are becoming part of a family - one that stresses health, exercise, and fun!

To find out more and see the club in action, check out our photos page and video links.