Wherever you may be during the month of May, ADK Unite is a fun way to get out, get active and do good.
This virtual run, ride, walk, hike - just get out and move - event that raises money for Adirondack community food pantries. Register as an individual or a team of five and enter your miles moved to a live digital leader board. Prizes are awarded to the Top individuals and teams in the following categories: Bicycling, Running, Walking & Multisport. Since 2020, ADK Unite has generated over $35,000 for community food pantries.
Date: May 1-31
Location: Virtual
Mileage: As many as you can pack into a month
Participation Cap: Unlimited
Pricing: Starting at $25
Benefits: Adirondack Regional Food Pantries
The funds will be dispersed to the following pantries:
- Lake Placid Ecumenical Food Pantry
- Saranac Lake Interfaith Food Pantry
- Tupper Lake Community Food Pantry
- Waverly Food Pantry (St. Regis Falls)
- JCEO – Black Brook
- Jay Town Hall (Ausable Forks)
- Wilmington Ecumenical Food Pantry
- Clifton-Fine Community Food Pantry (Cranberry Lake)
- St. Paul's Food Panty (serving Vermontville, St. Armand & Brighton)
- Keene Food Pantry
Event Schedule
ADK Unite is happening throughout the month of May.
And the best part about a virtual event is that you can participate whenever you want, as many times as you want. Just head out for a walk, run or bike or hop on your treadmill or spin bike.
We've made a list of suggested routes viewable on the route tab above, but feel free to make up your own.
Routes
Faqs
What does this event support?
Proceeds and additional donations received will be distributed to area food pantries, including:
- Lake Placid Ecumenical Food Pantry
- Saranac Lake Interfaith Food Pantry
- Tupper Lake Community Food Pantry
- Waverly Food Pantry (St. Regis Falls)
- JCEO – Black Brook
- Jay Town Hall (Ausable Forks)
- Wilmington Ecumenical Food Pantry
- Clifton-Fine Community Food Pantry (Cranberry Lake)
- St. Paul's Food Panty (serving Vermontville, St. Armand & Brighton)
- Keene Food Pantry
If you know of one that’s not listed here, please contact Jim Williams at 518-523-4900 or email jwilliams@nc-radio.com.
What does registration include?
- The chance to win prizes as you Move to Fight Hunger
- Warm fuzzies in knowing you helped fill our area food banks
Is a t-shirt included?
We opted not to do t-shirt with the goal of raising more money for food banks while increasing prizes and prize categories.
Can I donate without physically participating?
Absolutely. The event registration tab will allow you to donate without signing up for the event.
If I don't live in the area, can I still participate?
Absolutely! If you're a fan of the Adirondacks, are a seasonal resident or just want to show your support, you're VERY welcome to participate.
This is a virtual event. Where ever you are, be it in the Adirondacks, Illinois or Europe, you can participate.
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