Albany JCC Run

About the Event

The Albany Jewish Community Center's Run takes place right in front of the community center on Whitehall Road. This fundraiser provides critical financial support for the Albany JCC programs such as Early Childhood, Afterschool and Summer Youth programs and Cultural and Community programs.

Come join us for a great day of racing and fun. Pick a distance and run for a PR or just for a great day out with the community. Bring the family and the kids for the kids run.

We hope to see you there!!

Start Times

8:00 am: 5K Runners and Walkers

8:10 am: 10K and 15K Events

9:45 am: 1K (all ages) Kids Fun Run. Not timed.

Registration (Includes race entry and t-shirt)

1K Kids Run $15

5K $35

10K $40

15K $45

The price for registration for all races will increase to $55 on September 11, 2026.

Mailed in entries must be received by Monday, September 14, 2026

Run Packets

All runners will receive a Run Packet with an Official Walk/Run shirt and other race goodies.

Pick up dates:
Friday, September 18: 4pm-6pm

Saturday, September 19: 9am - 12pm

Sunday, September 14th: 7:00-7:30 am

*JCC Members can pick up their packets during regular JCC hours.

Parking and Street Closures the Day of the Race

On the day of the event, the JCC parking lot will be available for parking before 7:00 am. Whitehall Road will be closed between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:45 am. For those who need to leave before 10:45 am parking on all side streets leading into Whitehall Road is available.

Course Maps

View the 5K course
View the 10K course
View the 15K course

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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08:00

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$35.00

10K Run/Walk

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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08:10

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$40.00

15K Run/Walk

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 9.3 Miles

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08:10

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$45.00

1K Kids Run/Walk

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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09:45

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Albany.

thermostat Temperature

13.4° / 24.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.7° / 23.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

7.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:35

nightlight Sunset

19:03

About Albany

Learn more about the host city, Albany.

Albany is the capital of New York. Albany is an interesting showcase of several centuries' worth of architectural styles, including the modernistic Empire State Plaza.