named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
5K & 10K Races
Community races held in Chestertown, NY, hosted in partnership with the Chestertown Rotary, open to runners of all levels.
Adirondack Marathon
Full marathon race starting in downtown Schroon Lake, certified by USATF, with rolling hills and scenic views around Schroon Lake.
Four-Person Relay
Team-based relay event covering the full marathon distance with legs of 4.4, 8.7, 5.1, and 8 miles, featuring shuttle support between segments.
Half-Marathon
13.1-mile race starting at the 13.1-mile marker of the full marathon course, voted top half-marathon in the northeast region by Competitor.com readers.
Kids Fun Run
One-mile run for children aged 4–12 held at the marathon finish line in Schroon Lake, designed to encourage youth participation in running.
Pace Bears
Volunteer pace group leaders dressed as Adirondack bears who guide runners to achieve target finish times from 3:30 to 5:30 hours.
Pre-Race Pasta Dinner
Ticketed community dinner event featuring keynote speakers, pasta bar, and beverages, open to runners, families, and locals.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 7 activities
- Distribute awards and recognition to top race finishersAwards handcrafted Adirondack bears to the top three male and female finishers in both the marathon and half-marathon, in addition to providing all finishers with medals.
- Host pre-race events and community gatheringsOrganizes a pre-race pasta dinner open to racers, volunteers, families, and community members, featuring a salad bar, build-your-own pasta station, dessert, and a keynote address; tickets are available for purchase at the door.
- Implement race operations and timing adjustmentsStarts the full marathon field one hour earlier than previous years to allow runners to complete the race in cooler temperatures and improve consistency in start times.
- Organize and operate the Adirondack Marathon and associated racesHosts an annual multi-day running event centered around the Adirondack Marathon, including a half-marathon, 5K, 10K, four-person relay, and Kids Fun Run, with the marathon course circling Schroon Lake. The event promotes physical activity and regional culture, with staggered start times and up to 7.5 hours allowed for marathon completion.
- Provide on-course support and participant services during racesOperates 15 aid stations along the marathon course (every 2 miles until Mile 20, then every mile) supplying water and electrolyte mix, and provides hydration, food, and post-race refreshments including fresh fruit, yogurt, ice cream, baked goods, and beverages from Paradox Brewery at the finish area. Finisher medals are provided to all participants.
- Provide pacing support for runnersOffers Pace Bears to help runners achieve target finish times ranging from 3:30 to 5:30.
- Support participant lodging and race logisticsProvides lodging information to participants by directing them to local resources and offers in-person race packet pickup at the Pavilion near the finish line on Leland Ave on the weekend prior to the race.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Facilitate volunteer recruitment, coordination, and managementEncourages advance volunteer registration for staffing planning while accepting unregistered volunteers on event day; assigns roles based on availability and time commitment, provides identification t-shirts, and adjusts staffing in real time via direct communication to address last-minute cancellations.
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Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
- Provide transportation and logistical support for participantsOffers complimentary shuttle buses every 15 minutes to transport relay runners back to town with drop-off at Tops Friendly Market on US-9; provides bus transportation from the Town of Schroon to the race start for runners.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$8K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$11K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -88.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- JODI THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- KERRIE KRAH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- ADK HUB Partner — Partner organization providing lodging information for marathon participants.
- Chestertown Rotary Partner — Hosts the 5K and 10K races as part of the Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival.
- Granite State Race Services Partner — Provides timing services for the race using ChronoTrack disposable timing chips.
- North Warren Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partner organization providing lodging information for marathon participants.
- Paradox Brewery Partner — Hosted the pre-race dinner event at its venue.
- Paradox Brewery Partner — Hosts the pasta dinner event at its location in North Hudson, NY.
- Paradox Brewery Partner — Provides post-race refreshments at the event finish area.
- Pat Hendrick Photography Partner — Provides official race photography services with prints and digital files available for purchase post-race.
- Pat Hendrick Photography Partner — Provides official race photography services.
- Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partner organization providing lodging information for marathon participants.
- USA Track & Field Government — Follows USA Track & Field rules permitting headphones in non-championship events.
- USATF Network — Participant in the USATF Adirondack Grand Prix Series.
- WWMTB Partner — Sponsor of the Adirondack Marathon.
- Warren Washington Mountain Trail Blazers Partner — Partner organization supporting the Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Racing Modelmethodology: community-engaged_racingBy designing scenic, community-based running courses, the organization promotes physical activity and personal achievement while fostering local engagement, because connecting runners to place enhances motivation and community pride.
- Event Cohesion and Runner Comfort Optimizationmethodology: unified-start schedulingBy implementing unified start times and cooler morning scheduling, the organization improves runner comfort and event cohesion, because eliminating staggered starts reduces logistical fragmentation and leverages favorable environmental conditions to enhance performance and safety.
- Participant-Centered Experience Designmethodology: client_choiceBy offering customizable experiences—such as build-your-own meals and pace group support—the organization increases participant satisfaction and performance, because personal choice and guided support improve comfort, engagement, and goal achievement.