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Run for the Coven
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Run for the Coven

Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Oct 17, 2026
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About this race

October is domestic violence awareness month, and we're calling all racers, walkers, and fun runners to join us for the second annual Run for the Coven 5k to benefit Wellspring in Saratoga. Festivities begin with a 1/4 mile fun run for racers of all ages, followed by a scenic 5k race around the iconic Saratoga Spa State Park. T shirts available for registrants while supplies last. Costumes welcome on race day, the witchier the better when we Run for the Coven!

100% of Run for the Coven proceeds will benefit Wellspring's ONE Campaign (https://www.wellspringcares.org/event/one/) -- Wellspring is the domestic violence and sexual assault services resource for Saratoga County, NY and the sexual assault services resource for Washington County, NY. Wellspring's mission is supporting survivors and engaging the community to end relationship and sexual abuse. 

Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026

9:00am 1/4 mile kids fun run/walk
9:30am 5K Run

Race distances: 5 K road race / 1/4 Mile fun run/walk (kids welcome - costumes encouraged!) 


Course location: Warming Hut- Saratoga Spa Park


Fees for registration: $40 for 5k / $20 for Kids race


*100% of proceeds to benefit Wellspring 

Pick your distance

Running

1/4 Mile Kids fun run/walk

Oct 17, 2026 0.4K 9:00 AM
$20.00
Open

5K Race

Oct 17, 2026 5K 9:30 AM
$40.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Saratoga Springs.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 5.1° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 19.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 2.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 19.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
10.8
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
74.3%

About Saratoga Springs

Run for the Coven takes place in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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