The 6th Annual Micheal J. Pitney Farm Run Returns to Pitney Meadows Community Farm

Pitney Meadows Community Farm will once again welcome runners, families, businesses, and neighbors to the farm for the 6th Annual Michael J. Pitney Farm Run on Saturday, October 10th. This signature community event brings people together for a morning rooted in health, connection, and a shared love of the outdoors, all the while supporting the work of Pitney Meadows Community Farm throughout the year.

Race morning will begin with the Youth 1 Mile Timed Run at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K Run at 9:00 a.m., and the Youth ½ Mile Fun Run at 10:00 a.m.

The 5K route travels through the grounds of Pitney Meadows on a combination of grass and stone dust trails, winding through open fields and alongside the working farm. The primarily flat course includes gentle rolling sections and no road crossings, creating a welcoming experience for runners of different ages and abilities. The start and finish areas are also easily visible from the course, making it an engaging and spectator-friendly event for families, friends, and supporters.

The Michael J. Pitney Farm Run will once again take place alongside the Saratoga XC Invitational, bringing some of the region’s top high school cross-country runners to Pitney Meadows following the community race. The day offers a unique celebration of running at every level, as families and recreational runners share the farm with high school athletes competing on the same trails.

The Michael J. Pitney Farm Run honors the memory of Michael J. Pitney, an avid outdoorsman whose adventurous spirit continues to inspire visitors to Pitney Meadows. A passionate fisherman, golfer, and hiker, Michael completed all 46 Adirondack High Peaks and hiked both the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, covering 4,660 miles between 2016 and 2017.

Proceeds from the event support sustainable agriculture, food access, educational programming, public trails, and community wellness initiatives helping ensure that Pitney Meadows remains a resource for the entire community.

“This event brings together so much of what we value at Pitney Meadows… movement, community, access to the outdoors, and connection to place,” said Brooke McConnell, Executive Director of Pitney Meadows Community Farm. “And because the race directly supports our year-round work, every participant, volunteer, and sponsor is helping make that work possible. We’re excited to celebrate the sixth Farm Run with our community this fall.”