Registration is open for the 14th annual Saratoga County Revolutionary Run for Veterans, a 5K set for Nov. 7, 2026, at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville. The race benefits the Saratoga County Veterans Trust Fund and has become a fixture on the local calendar, pairing a road race with a children's fun run, post-race food, and awards for finishers.
The Saratoga County Veterans Services Agency hosts the event, according to The Post-Star, which reports the race is open to participants of all fitness levels and has typically attracted more than 200 runners from across the Capital District. Participants can register through the Veterans Peer Connection in Saratoga County website's events page, and veterans can use the discount code Veteran250 at checkout, per the same Post-Star report.
Runners don't need to be racing flat-out to take part. The event's listing notes that participants may walk the 5K instead of running it, though everyone, walkers included, still needs to register. A shorter children's fun run follows immediately after the 5K and carries no charge, though kids who want to tackle the full 5K distance must register and pay a registration fee.
What Runners Get for Their Entry
Registered 5K runners receive a commemorative race T-shirt and refreshments, and awards will be presented following the race. Once everyone crosses the finish line, Saratoga County American Legion posts will serve hot dogs and hamburgers, continuing a tradition the Veterans Peer Connection site describes as part of the post-race spread alongside the runner tee and refreshments.
Beyond the swag and the snacks, organizers are framing the race around its charitable purpose. Event proceeds benefit projects supporting veterans' welfare, and the Saratoga County Veterans Trust Fund specifically supports veteran-focused training, education, health care, housing, and essential services. Those seeking more information about the race can reach the Saratoga County Veterans Services Agency at 518-884-4115.
Running Through Revolutionary War History
Fort Hardy Park isn't just a convenient patch of green space. The Revolutionary Run takes place at the historic site of British General John Burgoyne's army encampment, grounding the race in the same Saratoga County soil where British forces surrendered to the Americans in October 1777. That surrender is remembered as the turning point of the American Revolution, giving the race a dual identity as both a fitness event and a piece of living local history.
In past years, the course has leaned into that backdrop. According to ADK Sports, the 2025 edition's route passed the historic Champlain Canal and Towpath, wound along a wooded path by the Hudson River, and offered a view of Champlain Canal Lock 5. That listing described the prior year's race as the 13th annual Revolutionary Run for Veterans at “America's Turning Point” 5K, benefiting the Saratoga County Veterans Trust and Agency Fund.
A Growing Tradition Fourteen Years Running
The race's steady climb through its annual numbering, from the 13th edition in 2025 to the 14th this year, reflects a tradition that has held its veteran-focused mission consistent across the years. Saratoga250 has likewise noted the run's benefit to Saratoga County veterans as part of its broader historical programming tied to the Revolutionary War anniversary season.
Past results show the race draws competitive runners alongside casual walkers and families. In results posted by Finish Right, Greg Hart won a recent edition of the Saratoga County Revolutionary Run for Veterans 5K in 18 minutes and 31 seconds, with Brian Woods and Robert Wiltsie finishing second and third, both clocking 18:47. Whether runners are chasing a personal record or simply walking the course with their kids trailing behind in the fun run, the event's organizers continue to frame it as a shared tribute to the county's veterans on ground where history was made more than two centuries ago.
