River Run for the Roots

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The River Run for the Roots is an annual 5K run/walk from the Common Roots Brewery to benefit its nonprofit, the Common Roots Foundation. This looped course starts and finishes in the Park & Ride lot behind Common Roots at 58 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls, NY. The scenic course winds through the village of South Glens Falls, including the Betar Byway along the Hudson River. About a half mile of the course ventures onto a gravel path (the SGF Beach Bikeway) while the rest is paved.

💡 Foundation Purpose

As in past years, this race is a fundraiser for the Common Roots Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to sustain and improve the quality of life in northeastern New York. The Foundation supports local efforts in the areas of community wellness, environmental stewardship, and assisting those in times of need.

🍻 Post-Race Celebration

Come join us after the race and enjoy beer and food at the brewery!

🕒 Start/Finish Location

• Location: The race start is directly behind Common Roots Brewery in the Park & Ride parking lot.
• Registration: Will occur under the tent near the finish.

📋 Registration & Packet Pickup

• Pre-registration: Pre-registered racers can pick up their bibs and T-shirts on Friday, June 13 from 5-7 p.m. in the Common Roots Biergarten (58 Saratoga Ave) or Saturday, June 14 from 8 to 9:45 a.m. at the Common Roots Bierhall (62 Saratoga Ave).
• Day-of Registration: Begins at 8 a.m in the Common Roots Bierhall (62 Saratoga Ave), closing at 9:45 a.m.

💲 Cost

• $35 Early registration: Before May 14, 2025 - Includes T-shirt and beer coupon on race day.
• $40 Pre-registration: May 15-June 13 - Includes beer coupon, T-shirt not guaranteed.
• $45 Race-day registration: June 14 - Cash or checks preferred. Includes beer coupon, T-shirt not guaranteed.

Online registration closes Thursday, June 12 at 9 p.m. EDT.

In-person registration is available only on June 13 at pre-race packet pickup from 5-7 p.m. Cash or checks preferred.

📅 Schedule of Events

• 8 AM: Registration begins at Common Roots Bierhall, 62 Saratoga Ave.
• 10 AM: Race/walk begins.
• 11 AM: Post-race celebration, awards, and refreshments.

🅿️ Parking

There is plenty of parking in the Park & Ride Parking lot behind Common Roots.

👕 Race Shirts

The first 200 registrants will receive T-shirts. Sign up early so you don’t miss out.

🏆 Awards

Top 3 overall men and women. Top 3 men/women in the following age groups and categories: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, and stroller division.

🤝 Race Sponsorship Opportunities

(Must be received by May 1. Contact race director using "Questions?" button below.)

• $100: Company name on back of race T-shirt.
• $250: Company logo on back of T-shirt.
• $500: (Three available) Mile sponsor with course signage, logo featured in large print on T-shirt.
• $1,000+: (Main sponsor) Start/finish area sponsor with signage, logo featured in extra-large print on T-shirt.

In-kind donations:
We're also in need of prize items for awards and raffles. Schwag or gift certificates of any value is greatly appreciated. Please contact the race director for sponsorships or raffle/prize donations.

🌱 Donations

Donations to the Common Roots Foundation are tax deductible and memberships are offered to pledge ongoing support. For more info, please visit https://commonrootsbrewing.com/foundation/.

📅 Event Date and Location

The River Run for the Roots will take place on 2025-06-14 at 58 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, NY. For more information, visit the official race page.