Sports at the VIC: Trail Runs

2015 Adirondack Trail Race Series
The VIC will not be offering official races in summer 2016.

Trail Running at the Paul Smiths VIC: Jenkins Mountain Scramble 2012The Paul Smith's College VIC and High Peaks Cyclery are collaborating to provide a series of trail runs, held on the VIC trails and on the ADK 80K course at Mount Van Hoevenberg. 

Victoria Day Races at Mt Van Hoevenberg: The trail run season opener is held during the Victoria Day Weekend, on Sunday, 17 May at 11:00 AM.  High Peaks Cyclery will host 1K youth, 5K, 10K, and 20K options for individuals or teams on the Mount Van Hoevenberg trails. The entry fee is $5 for youth up to 17, $20 for everyone else. Mountain bike races start at noon.

Jenkins Mountain Scramble at the VIC: The fifth annual Paul Smiths Jenkins Mountain Scramble will be held on Saturday, 23 May 2015. The day features several events:

Independence Day Star-Spangled Banner Trail Run at the VIC: Wear your red, white, and blue on Sunday, 5 July 2015, to celebrate the U.S.A. at Paul Smith’s College VIC! The day will feature several events:

High Peaks Trail Races at Mount Van Hoevenberg: High Peaks Cyclery will host trail running events on Saturday, 2 August 2015, including 1K youth, 5K, 10K, and 20K options for individuals or teams. The entry fee  is $5 for youth up to 17, $20 for everyone else.  Trail runs start at 11 AM; mountain bike races start at noon.

Trail Runs at the Paul Smiths VIC: Labor Day 5K Trail Run

ADK 80K at Mount Van Hoevenberg: High Peaks Cyclery will host trail running events on Saturday, 29 August 2015, and mountain bike events on Sunday, 30 August 2015. The events will be held on the Mount Van Hoevenberg Trails. The entry fee is based on team size. More Information

Fall Foliage Ramble: The VIC will host the grand finale of the 2015 Adirondack Trail Running Series on Saturday, 10 October 2015. Come join us at the Paul Smith's College VIC to run and race on some of the most beautiful trails in the Adirondacks during the peak of fall foliage. The day will feature several events:

Summer Fun Trail Run Series: We’ll keep you on your toes and on the trails every other Wednesday when you participate in the VIC's Summer Fun Trail Run Series. The runs begin on Wednesday, 24 June 2015 and end on 2 September 2015. Courses will vary each week. On alternate Wednesdays, there will be trail runs and mountain bike races at Mount Van Hoevenberg. Dates for these events are as follows: 1 and 15 July; 12 and 26 August. There will be no run on 29 July 29, due to Ironman race in Lake Placid. There will be series awards.


Adirondack Holidays Trail Run Series Sponsors
HOKA 1 MAC’S Canoe Livery Great Adirondack Brewing Company
Salomon Paul Smith’s College High Peaks Cyclery
Powergel Gatorade



Explore the VIC

The Paul Smiths VIC offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year to educate and inform Adirondack Park residents and visitors about the natural wonders of the Adirondack Mountains. You can help support these programs by joining the Friends of the VIC. More information on Friends of the VIC memberships

Explore the Trails

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.