Dodge the Deer 5K
Schodack Landing, United States • 7 Jun 2026
Dodge the Deer 5K & Kids Races
Dodge the Deer is a trail running event scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Schodack Island State Park, NY. The main event is a 5K on a flat, non-technical unpaved trail described as having minimal bumps and limited technical features. The course is presented as beginner-friendly and suitable for runners, walkers, families, and children.
Children's events run alongside the 5K and include short sprint and mile options. The park charges a six dollar fee per vehicle.
Distances:
- 5K
- Bully the Bear 200m Sprint
- Chase the Chipmunk 1 Mile
Entry fees vary by registration period: twenty dollars through April, twenty three dollars in May, twenty seven dollars in June through the event date, and thirty dollars on race day. Kids races are five dollars per child. Optional event merchandise, a pair of running socks, is available for twelve dollars as an add on.
Amenities noted for the event include post race music, food, and a post race BBQ. There is a couples division where the lowest combined time wins ceremonial antlers. The event has been staged annually since 2003 and has been held at Schodack Island State Park since 2006 with a few location exceptions in later years. The Schodack course record for men is 15:52 and for women is 19:41. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.