The Albany IceBreaker Challenge 5K

The IceBreaker Challenge is a one of a kind Capital District running/walking road race challenging runners and walkers against rowers from the Albany Rowing Center. Runners/walkers will travel along the Corning Preserve Bicycle Path while rowers from the Albany Rowing Center will race alongside in shells on the Hudson River.  It is also a major fundraiser for the Albany Rowing Center, helping us to expand access to rowing and to the Hudson River for community members of all ages. Come join us for this unique and exciting event at the Albany Rowing Center Boathouse in the Corning Preserve.

This year we will be providing souvenir t-shirt to the first 250 registrants, as well as prizes from a local vendor for all race category winners!

Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.  Kids run starts at 9:30 a.m., and 5K starts at 10:00 a.m.  

Packet pick-up and last-chance registration will be Friday, March 27 from 4-7p.m., at Common Roots Albany Outpost, or on race day beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Parking is available at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch.  If the boat launch lot fills, parking attendants will direct you to an overflow lot.

RACE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!  Contact us for more information.  Sponsorship deadline is Friday, March 6.

Join fellow runners on March 27, 2027 for the The Albany IceBreaker Challenge 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 0.8K featuring a flat and fast course in Albany.