_ The 34th Annual Run for the Roses 5K:
The Annual Run for the Roses will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Grafton Lakes State Park, Route 2, 12 miles east of Troy, N.Y.
• The 2.5 mile Scenic Walk around Shaver Pond will start at 8:00 a.m.
• The 5K Race begins at 9:00 a.m.
• The Kids’ 1 mile Fun Run will begin at 10:00 a.m.
The 2.5 Mile Scenic Nature Walk begins in the main parking lot, proceeds to Shaver Pond, and returns. The Walk finishes near the Race Banner.
The 5K Race course follows the Park Entrance Road, continues along Route 2, around the Town Park and back into the Park on Long Pond Road. The first half of the course is downhill, with uphill slopes on the second half. Water stations are near the half point. Mile markers and split times will be available. The Race finishes under the Race Banner.
The Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run begins in the main parking lot, proceeds through the woods and along the beach. The Fun Run finishes under the Race Banner.
5K Course Records
• Rich Coughlin Men’s record 15:17 1989
• Lori Hewig Women’s record 17:08 1990