26th Altamont 5K Run/Walk will take place at Crupe Bozenkill Park, Saturday, August 24th starting at 9 AM.
The event is a benefit for local food pantries and the Caring Closet.
Features t-shirt, door prizes, refreshments, music and crafts.
If interested in competing in the run or the walk sign up at
https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=2005

Discover Thacher Park's geology by observing limestone rock, sinkholes, and more!  Ages 16+. Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800. 9:30 a.m. Meet at the Thacher State Park Visitor Center (830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville NY 12186)

Albany Area Chess Club-sponsored Chess Tournament. Will be hosted by Altamont VFW.  Advanced entry fee $26 bye paypal or check payable to AACC #6 British American Blvd, Latham, NY 12110, or $30 at the door. 1st round is to start at 10 a.m. Veterans Of Foreign Wars 11 Mill St, Altamont, 12009.

Afternoon hike in the Pinebush Preserve! Burn some calories before your Superbowl festivities. We will be meeting at trailhead #4 - Blueberry Hill and hiking on the yellow and red trails - about 2.5 miles. Registration required through meetup.com. For questions, please contact

Ice Fishing Contest at Grafton Lakes State Park. Cost $10 for 16 yo and above, and free for below 16. Registration begins at 5:30 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. (12:30 p.m. for youth) in the park’s maintenance building, accessible via the Main Entrance. 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m at 100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Grafton, 12052. More info: 518-279-1155 ext. 102

Benefit event for our local food pantries, featuring a 5K run and a 2 Mile Community Walk.
Start and finish at the Altamont Village Hall.
Registration available online at https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index2022.php?e=1748
All race info is on that same page.

Pro-wrestling. Pro-Wrestling event in Amsterdam. 6:30 p.m. at Inman Senior Center, 53 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, 12010. 

Fall Foliage Walk. Come join us for a 2.6-mile hike through the Karner Barrens region of the preserve and take in the beautiful scenery of this rare ecosystem.  Reservations required. Visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events or call (518) 456-0655. at 11 a.m. at Karner Barrens trailhead (#1)

Voorheesville Running and Cycling. Join us for a brief presentation to announce new bicycle racks being installed throughout the Village of Voorheesville.  A fun bike ride/run/walk will immediately follow. 10 a.m. at Voorheesville Rail Trail Pavilion, 8 Grove Street, Voorheesville, 

A Fun Bike Ride Run and Walk. Join us for a brief presentation to announce new bicycle racks being installed throughout the Village of Voorheesville. 10 a.m. at Voorheesville Rail Trail Pavilion, 8 Grove Street, Voorheesville.