Grafton Run for the Roses 5K Logo

Grafton Run for the Roses 5K

100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Grafton NY

Sunday, August 10th, 2025

๐Ÿ… Event Overview

  • Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
  • Location: Grafton Lakes State Park, Route 2, 12 miles east of Troy, N.Y.
  • 5K Race Start: 9:00 a.m.
  • Kidsโ€™ 1 Mile Fun Run Start: 10:00 a.m.

๐Ÿž๏ธ The Course

  • 5K Course: Follows the Park Entrance Road, continues along Route 2, around the Town Park and back into the Park on Long Pond Road.
  • Terrain: The first half of the course is downhill, with uphill slopes on the second half.
  • Water Stations: Available near the half point.
  • Finish Line: Race finishes under the Race Banner.

๐Ÿ‘ถ The Kidsโ€™ Fun Run

  • Start Location: Begins in the main parking lot.
  • Course: Proceeds through the woods and along the beach.
  • Finish Line: Fun Run finishes under the Race Banner.

๐Ÿ† Course Records

  • Menโ€™s Record: Rich Coughlin, 15:17, 1989
  • Womenโ€™s Record: Lori Hewig, 17:08, 1990

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Awards and Participation

  • Participation Awards: Ribbons and books will be awarded to all runners and walkers.
  • Time Clock: Running at the finish line for the convenience of participants.

๐Ÿ‰ Ceremonies and Amenities

  • Awards Presentation: Immediately following the race at the finish line.
  • Re-refreshments: Provided for participants.
  • Showers: Located near the finish line.
  • Facilities: The Park offers beach and picnic facilities โ€“ plan on staying all day!

๐Ÿ”— More Information

Course Map

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