Lace Up Schenectady and Get Ready to Run 'Stockade-A-Thon' 2021

With the Olympics winding down this weekend it's time to stop being an athletic supporter and hit the streets as an athlete! Get ready for 'Stockade-A-Thon' this Fall in Schenectady!

According to Stockadeathon.com, the 2021 version of this 15K foot race will take place on Sunday, November 14th, barring any restrictions due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and early online registration is open until September 30th. Registration fees range from free to $40 and this is what you get as a participant:

4-color, long-sleeve tech shirts
USATF-sanctioned 15K course through Schenectady’s historic Stockade district, beautiful Central Park, and the historic Vale Cemetery
$5,000 is prize money for open, master, and team runners.
Hot and cold refreshments
A safe course
Easy access
½ Mile Kids Run – free entry but pre-registration required

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Here are some of the 'Do's and Don'ts' for 'Stockade-A-Thon' 2021:

Do Not transfer your BIB to another runner. Runner could be disqualified.
Do register in advance of the race date. Thursday November 11th is the deadline.
Do Not wear ear buds or headphones during the race.
Do claim your package pickup Sunday 11/14 between 7a-8:15a at Schenectady YMCA
Do Not run with pets or strollers as this could cause a danger to yourself and other runners.
Do Not wait until the last minute, even though organizers offer 'Last Chance' registration Friday November 12th from 4p-7p at the Schenectady YMCA.

Last years results show that Brian Reis of Cooperstown had the best time at 51:25 followed by Andy Reed of Niskayuna at 56:33 and Derek Grout of Valatie at 1:00:21. Get your full 2021 race day schedule HERE.