September 10, 2024 Two Race Options for LGLC’s 8th Annual Amy’s Race Set for October 5

Bolton Landing, NY – The Lake George Land Conservancy’s (LGLC) 8th annual Amy’s Adventure Race for the Lake will take place Saturday, October 5, with a new option for those wishing for more of a challenge. In addition to the standard 4.5-mile trail run through Amy’s Park in Bolton, participants can opt to more than double the race with a 10-mile trail run.

Amy’s Park offers rugged terrain with 700 feet of elevation gain amidst ponds, marshes, and forests. The longer race follows nearly the same loop as the 4.5-mile track, with a slight modification to increase the total length to 10 miles when run twice. A virtual option is also available, so athletes can run the race at Amy’s Park or from wherever they choose on October 5th, as long as it’s 4.5 miles.

An after-party will be held at the Bolton Landing Brewing Company. Open to all race participants and members of the community, the after-party will have refreshments and a basket raffle. All proceeds from the race and the raffle will go to the LGLC’s initiatives to protect the land that protects the lake.

Race registration is $40 for the 4.5-mile and virtual options, $50 for the 10-mile option. Registration includes one ticket for the after-party raffle and a medal. Amy’s Race 2024 T-shirts are an additional $10 and can be purchased during registration. Participants, family, and friends also can buy Amy’s Race t-shirts and other merch at the after-party and through the LGLC’s online store following the event.

Competitors have ranged in age from 7 to 75, making this race fun for the whole family. In addition, participants have the option to create individual and team fundraisers, with the highest individual and team fundraiser each receiving a prize.

The LGLC is also seeking volunteers to help with the race at water stations, check-in, and other tasks.

To date, sponsors of the 2024 Amy’s Race include the Wolgin Family, Town of Bolton, Adirondack Council, Bixby’s Best, Bolton Landing Brewing Company, and Wild Waters Outdoor Center. Sponsorship information can be found at https://lglc.org/amys-race or those interested in learning more about the race or sponsorship opportunities may call Madeleine Biles, 518-644-9673 or email mbiles@lglc.org.

Amy’s Race was spearheaded in 2017 by the LGLC’s Next Generation (NextGen) Committee, a group of young professionals committed to bringing awareness to LGLC’s mission by organizing innovative events geared towards engaging communities around the lake.

Created to bring attention to the LGLC’s mission of protecting the land that protects the lake, the race also directly demonstrated the holistic benefits of conserving natural resources while also providing recreational opportunities.

For more information about the race, visit https://lglc.org/amys-race.

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