Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk 2026

Albany, NY

The Bad Blood 5K returns to Siena University on Thursday, August 6, at 6:30 PM. Nearly 500 participants joined us last year, and this year marks our first as part of the USATF Adirondack Grand Prix series. To improve the race experience, runners and walkers will now start separately. Runners will continue on the same two-loop 5K course, while walkers will follow a new scenic one-loop route through Siena’s campus. Both courses begin and finish near the Siena Student Union. The Kids Quad Dash (6:15) returns before the main event, along with team competitions, music, post-race food, and a free Common Roots beer for registered participants 21+. Most importantly, every registration supports the Wicklund Warriors' mission of helping local families facing blood cancer. BAD BLOOD RUN 2026 RACE DETAILS: Wednesday, Aug. 5th - Early Packet Pick-Up 6-7:30 PM- Dicks House of Sport, Latham (Walk-in registration welcome $45) Thursday, August 6th (Day of Race) 4:30 - 6 PM – Packet P/U & Day of Registration ($45) 6:15 PM – Kids Quad Dash Start 6:30 PM – 5K RUNNERS START 6:45 PM – WALKERS START 7:15 PM – Awards/speeches/food/beer/music USATF Sanctioned, ADK USATF Grand Prix race, ARE Timing, Running Bib with Chip Timing with ChronoTrack B-Tag. REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE: $30 until May 31st (Early Bird) $35 June 1st - August 5th $45 on race day (4:30 pm-5:30 pm) FREE STUFF: Free Shirt - first 200+ registrants Free Common Roots beer with registration (21+) TOP FINISHER PRIZES - Awards: 7:15 PM (Quad) Top Male and Female will receive a $250 GC at High Adventure Ski Shop by Alpin Haus Top Male and Female finishers, ages 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69. 70+, will receive a $25 GC. Team Prizes: Best team shirt, Most members, Highest fundraiser receives branded running socks