Brave the Blizzard 5K Snowshoe Race
Sun, 2.18.2024 · Guilderland, NY

Another edition is in the books!

Thank you to everyone who joined us!


2024 Results

With the unfortunate lack of snow in the Albany area the past few years, to the point where the course has literally been completely barren, we anticipate that in 2025 we will be replacing this event with a less formal get together that is scheduled in coordination with an actual snowfall. Full details TBD late 2024.

Details

ABOUT

Since its creation in 2005, the Brave the Blizzard 5K Snowshoe Race offers participants a low key and fun opportunity to try out snowshoeing. Whether you're experienced in snowshoes or this is your very first time, we welcome you to join us! Rentals are available for $5.

Note: In the absence of snow, the event is held as a trail run.

WHEN

Future details TBD.

WHERE

Tawasentha Park
188 Route 146
Altamont, NY 12009

AMENITIES

Enjoy the festive atmosphere with music playing, Frosty the Snowman cheering for you, and post race refreshments. It is otherwise a low-key event. There is not a physical item giveaway. Baked goods are given to the Top 3 Male and Female finishers but there are no age group awards.

EVENT MEDIA

Head to the Results section to also see photo and video from across the years.

VOLUNTEER

Details TBD.

COURSE

Same course as 2023, which does not cross the bridge over the Normanskill. ~2 laps of the trails above the pool area. (Same as our Spring Trail Run Series course.)

RESULTS

Brave the Blizzard was created in 2005 by the Albany Running Exchange.
Prior to 2016, it was primarily a 5K, although some years it was 3.5M or 4M.
From 2016 through 2018, a 5.5M was also held.

Most of the last few years have either been without snow or with a relatively minimal amount of snow/crusty top layer.

Media
Photos
Video
Locations
GES = Guilderland Elementary School
RCP = Robert C. Parker School
TP = Tawasentha Park
# YearMediaLocation ~5K5.5MFinishers
202024 (2/18) TP Results  19
192023 (2/18) TP Results  39
182022 (2/13) TP Results  67
172021 (2/13) TP Results  83
162020 (2/15) TP Results  14
152019 (2/24) TP Results  21
142018 (2/24) TP Results Results37
132017 (2/19) TP Results Results58
122016 (2/21) TP Results Results41
112015 (2/22) GES Results  133
102014 (2/23) GES Results  89
92013 (1/13) RCP Results  58
82012 (1/21) RCP Results  69
72011 (1/16) GES Results  207
62010 (1/17) GES Results  134
52009 (1/18) GES Results  173
42008 (1/6) GES Results  115
32007 (1/7) GES Results  78
22006 (2/11) GES Results  49
12005 (2/20) GES Results  43

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