WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- Some of the most scenic views of the Adirondack High Peaks and a newly completed highway await the field of runners who will compete in the 38^th annual Whiteface Mountain Uphill Footrace, in Wilmington, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 19.

Since construction was recently completed on the eight-mile stretch of scenic highway automobiles, bicycles and even motorcycles have all traveled to the summit of New York State’s fifth highest and in the mid-September, hundreds of runners from throughout the northeastern United States and Canada will try to tackle the 3,500 foot climb begins at the base of the Whiteface Mountain’s Veterans’ Memorial Highway and finishes at more than 4,600 feet above sea level.

Registration for the 38^th annual Whiteface Uphill Foot Race, through July 31, is $45 for adults, $35 for military and $25 for juniors.  Prices are subject to increase on Aug. 1. To register for the event, log on to https://www.runreg.com/5610.

September’s race marks the fourth consecutive year that organizers have held this event during the autumn season. It’s also the third consecutive year that the race will be a part of Wilmington’s Festival of Colors celebration, now in its 12 year.  

The Uphill race’s awards ceremony will also take place during the Festival of Colors.  Awards will be presented to the top finishers in the men and women’s divisions and junior (under 19) division.  Awards will also be presented to the best finishing “King and Queen of the Hill,” which is given to the top man and woman, who compete in both the uphill run and bike race.

The Festival of Colors, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., is a traditional hometown celebration of autumn featuring a wide variety of free and family activities including games, face painting, arts and crafts, horse and pony rides, bake-offs and of course food and music. 

For more information about both the Uphill run and the Festival of Colors, visit www.whitefaceregion.com.

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