Bad Blood 5K
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Event overview
The Bad Blood 5K Run/Walk 2026 is scheduled for August 6, 2026 in Albany, New York. The event is based at the Siena Student Union on the Siena College campus. It includes a 5K run, a 2.5K walk, and a Kid's Quad Dash.
Format and registration
- 5K Run
- 2.5K Walk
- Kid's Quad Dash
The event is USATF sanctioned and will use bib chip timing with ChronoTrack B-Tag. Packet pick-up is offered the day before and on race day at local listed locations, and walk-in registration is available for a higher fee. Registration pricing tiers are: $30 through May 31 (early bird), $35 June 1 through August 5, and $45 on race day. A separate entry fee applies for the Kid's Quad Dash; its registration closes in early August.
Awards and extras
Top male and female finishers receive a $250 gift card to a local ski shop. Age-group awards are given for multiple age brackets, and smaller gift cards are offered for youth and older age groups. Team awards include best team shirt, most members, and highest fundraiser; a branded pair of running socks is among team prizes. The first 200 registrants receive a free shirt, and registered participants aged 21 and over receive one free Common Roots beer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
