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Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk 2026

Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT

Location
Albany, NY
Siena College, 515 Loudon Rd, 12211-1704
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A lively 5K in Albany, blending competitive spirit with quirky costumes, post-race beer, and a deep-rooted cause.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Kids & Youth
  • Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, families

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk in Albany, NY, an evening event that blends spirited competition with a lighthearted atmosphere. Runners and walkers alike can enjoy a familiar course, culminating in a refreshing Common Roots beer. This event celebrates community with creative teams, wild shirts, and mismatched costumes, all while supporting a meaningful cause. With chip timing and age group awards, it's a chance to challenge yourself or simply enjoy the camaraderie.

What to expect

  • Run two loops or walk one loop on the familiar 5K course.
  • Enjoy a complimentary Common Roots beer after your finish (21+).
  • Kids can join the fun with their own Quad Dash before the main event.

Standout details

  • Free Common Roots beer (21+)
  • Top finisher and age group awards
  • Team prizes for shirts, size, and fundraising
  • Kids Quad Dash

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 2.5K

    Thu, Aug 6, 6:30 PM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Thu, Aug 6, 6:30 PM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • Kid's Quad Dash

    Thu, Aug 6, 6:00 PM EDT · From $11.60

    Opens Oct 12, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Aug 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Hilly
  • Walkers welcome
From the organizer

Nearly 500 runners and walkers joined us last year, and after three years of tinkering, we finally cracked the code: same course, same start and finish, and the same post-race reward — a cold Common Roots beer. This year, we’re kicking off at 6:30 PM and hoping for clear skies. Thanks to the running clubs, creative teams, and proud wearers of wild shirts and wilder props who make this event what it is. See you at the start line, where good people, great stories, and maybe a few mismatched costumes collide for a cause that runs deep.

BAD BLOOD RUN 2026 RACE DETAILS:

Packet Pick-Up (Walk-in registration welcome $45) > Wed. Aug. 5th @ 6-7:30 PM - Dicks House of Sport, Latham > Thurs. Aug 6th @ 4:30 - 6 PM - Siena Quad 5K Run/Walk starts @ 6:30 PM (see course map) > Runners: two loops > Walkers: one loop Kids Quad Dash $10: starts @ 6:00 pm USATF Sanctioned, ARE, Running Bib with Chip Timing with ChronoTrack B-Tag. REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE:

$30 until May 31st (Early Bird) $35 June 1st - August 5th $45 on race day (4:30 pm-5:30 pm) FREE STUFF:

Free Shirt - first 200 registrants Free Common Roots beer with registration (21+) TOP FINISHER PRIZES - Awards: 7 - 7:15 PM (Quad)

Top Male and Female will receive a $250 GC at High Adventure Ski Shop by Alpin Haus Top Male and Female finishers, ages 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69. 70+, will receive a $25 GC. Team Prizes: Best team shirt, Most members, Highest fundraiser receives branded running socks

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