Thank you for choosing to be part of our 23rd Dodge the Deer 5K and Kids Races!

Here's what you need to know:

RACE DAY
Sunday, June 8, 2025

START TIMES
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the first race you (or your child, etc.) are running.
9:15am - 200m Sprint for the real young kids (3 and under)
9:30am - Mile Fun Run (preferred for 4 to 15)
10:00am - Dodge the Deer 5K (Any and all!)

BIB PICK-UP/REGISTRATION
Bib pick-up is available exclusively on race day, from 8:30am to 9:30am.
New registrations are accepted online before race day for $27 ($22 for ARE Members here) and for $30 on race day.

RACE LOCATION - Schodack Island State Park
It's located just off Route 9J in Columbia County, 7 miles south of Route 20. About 25 minutes from the I87/I90 interchange.

Schodack Island State Park
1 Schodack Island Way
Schodack Landing, NY 12156

PARKING AT THE EVENT

• If you pre-purchased a parking pass, you will receive a separate email (on Fri, 6/6) that you will show when you enter the park. (Either on your phone or print it.)
• If you did not pre-purchase a parking pass, you will need to pay the NYS Parks $6 admission fee (per vehicle) upon entry into the park. If you have an Empire Pass, don't forget to bring it. (It's an annual NYS Parks pass.) 

POST RACE FEAST/BBQ
We supply the buns, burgers and dogs (and veggie versions). We ask that you consider contributing as well by bringing a dish to share. All runners are invited to partake. If you have others with you that are not registered participants, we respectfully request that you have them bring their own items to munch on. This both ensures food for all the registered runners and keeps the lines a bit shorter.

CURRENT RACE DAY FORECAST
Temps in the low 60s rising to the upper 60s by noon. Some clouds but otherwise forecasted to be a decent morning.

MISCELLANEOUS
This event was our very first, back in 2003. Since that very first running, our mission remains to create fun and memorable events. Enjoy meeting Dodge the Deer & friends. Take pictures. Enjoy the music and family friendly, all-welcoming atmosphere. Smile. :)

Need more information? Check out the event website here: www.DodgeTheDeer.com

Have a question? We prefer you ask it on our Facebook page so others can see the answer:
https://www.facebook.com/are.event.productions

Alternatively, by all means feel free to reply to this email for assistance.

LASTLY
Thank the volunteers. They are the reason this can happen!

And with that, we look forward to sharing Sunday morning with you!

- The Dodge the Deer production team at ARE Event Productions