Phoenix River Rat 10K
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Phoenix River Rat 10K Run
The Phoenix River Rat is a historic 10 km road race held in Phoenix, New York, along the Oswego River. The event uses the original course from the mid 1980s through the early 1990s and follows a continuous loop that parallels the river.
The course is described as flat and fast. The route begins at North Island at Lock 1 and immediately crosses the Oswego River on the Phoenix Bridge. Runners proceed north on Pendergast Road with views of the river between open fields, woods, and homes. Around the halfway point the course turns right to cross the river again on the single-lane Hinmansville Bridge, built in 1915. A packed dirt road through woods connects to River Road for the return into the village of Phoenix and a finish at Lock 1.
Registration details note an early registration fee of $40 through April 14, 2026; the fee increases to $50 on April 15, and to $60 two weeks before the race. Registration opens February 23, 2026 and closes April 14, 2026.
Packet pick up is scheduled Friday, August 21 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Fleet Feet Sports in Clay, NY, and Saturday, August 22 from 7:00 to 7:45 AM at North Island in Phoenix, NY. Funds raised will support the Schroeppel Historical Society. Dogs and strollers are not allowed on the race course due to insurance regulations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
