St. B's Black Fly 5K Run, Walk, Roll or Stroll
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Saranac Lake, NY
- State Rte 3, 12983
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Experience community, scenic mountain trails, and support St. Bernard's School at this inclusive 5K and 1K event.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Festive
For a CauseJoin the St. B's Black Fly 5K, an inclusive event welcoming runners, walkers, rollers, and strollers of all paces. Set against the beautiful Dewey Mountain Recreation Center in Saranac Lake, this event raises funds to support St. Bernard's School and its mission of providing quality, affordable education. Enjoy fresh mountain air, scenic trails, and post-race festivities with food, drinks, and community celebration. A new 1K option is available for students.
What to expect
- Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere where all paces are celebrated, whether you're running for a PR or enjoying a leisurely stroll.
- Run or walk scenic trails at Dewey Mountain, breathing in the fresh mountain air.
- Celebrate post-race with food, drinks, and community fellowship at the Lodge.
Standout details
- Run, walk, roll, or stroll welcome
- Supports St. Bernard's School
- Scenic Dewey Mountain trails
- 1K Student Fun Run option
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1K
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Mar 16, 2026, 4:24 AM EDT · Closes Jun 5, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Jun 5, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Mar 3, 2026, 8:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 5, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingBased on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Hilly
- Timed race
From the organizer
Come be part of a fun and inclusive event — whether you want to run, walk, stroll, or roll — all while raising funds to support St. Bernard's School! This event welcomes everyone, from competitive runners chasing PRs to friends and families looking for a laid-back afternoon outdoors. Our goal is to bring our community together in a healthy, active way while supporting our mission of providing a quality, affordable education.
NEW this year — we’re excited to offer a 1K option (one loop on the trails at Dewey Mountain) just for students who want to join the fun but aren’t quite ready to tackle the full 5K!
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Dewey Mountain Recreation Center, participants will enjoy the fresh mountain air, scenic trails, and post-race festivities featuring great food and drinks.
We can't wait to see you there!
Black Fly 5K Run, Walk, Roll, Stroll Plus NEW this year — a 1K Student Fun Run!
Check-in begins at 12:00pm at Dewey Mountain Races begin at 1:00pm, with our more competitive runners starting first Prizes awarded by age category All participants will receive a custom-designed t-shirt (while supplies last)!
Families of 4 or more — don’t forget to select the Family Rate during registration for a $10 discount!
No matter your pace — whether you finish in 20 minutes or 2 hours — join us back at the Lodge for food, fun, and community celebration!
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