Races

Join us for the 10th annual Dream Big 5K! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started, the Dream Big 5K: Run, Walk, Roll is a race for everyone—of all ages and abilities! This exciting charity event benefits EDD Adaptive Sports programs for individuals with disabilities in our community. Run. Walk. Roll.  The USATF-certified 5K kicks off at Essex Middle School and winds through local neighborhoods. The course is designed to be wheelchair and stroller-friendly, offering a fast, out-and-back route that’s perfect for participants of all speeds! 💥 Your Race, Your Way! 💥 This is a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual race options. Choose your distance and division—whether you’re participating in the general, adaptive standing or adaptive sitting category, there's a place for you! The Dream Big 5K is more than just a race—it's a celebration of community, inclusion, and impact! Together, we’re aiming to raise $13,000 to fund life-changing adap

Essex Revolution Run/Walk 250 — 6.5K (4 Miles) July 4 • 8:00 AM Start Life. Liberty. Lake. Love. Every Turn Counts. Two hundred and fifty years ago, this region stood at the cutting edge of the fight for American independence. Lake Champlain was the highway, the strategy, and the lifeline — and the communities along its shores were right in the middle of it. This July 4th, we’re celebrating that history the Essex way: by getting outside, gathering together, and running (or walking) through the same beautiful landscape where it all unfolded. Welcome to the Essex Revolution Run/Walk 250 — a professionally chip-timed 4-mile race celebrating community, fresh Adirondack air, working farmland, and a finish that leads straight into one of the best small-town Fourth of July celebrations around. Brought to you by Lake Champlain Yoga, Pilates & Wellness, and formerly known as the Essex Firecracker Run, this year we’re leveling up for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in beauti

Celebrate St Patrick's Day and try to Catch A Leprechaun in support of the Region 4 Education Foundation. The race route follows a 5K course around the town of Essex Registration & Race Schedule Registration is available on-line only, even on race day,Race day check in opens  8:30 am 5K Start - 10:00 am Entry Fees Advance registration - $33 before March 10, thereafter $38Region 4 students and staff - $18 before March 10, thereafter $23 Note: Entry fees include on-line processing fee. Custom Short Sleeve T-Shirts provided to registrations received before February 10, 2026. Thereafter, race shirts will be subject to availability on race day. Awards First male / female overall winnersTop three male / female in age groups: 12 and Under13-1819-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970+