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World Championships and World Cups in Three Different Sports on 2024-25 Schedule

Builds on Governor's Commitment to Supporting New York's $123 Billion Tourism Industry

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) 2024-2025 events calendar featuring World Cup events in three different sports and the International Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Championships set for March 2025. The announcement follows the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Team USA’s success, earning an impressive total of 126 medals, including 40 gold.

Lake George, N.Y. -- Join Alpha Win for their 18th Annual Lake George Triathlon - a weekend of endurance and fun - returning to the shores, bikeways, and streets of Lake George over Labor Day weekend, Saturday August 31 - Sunday, September 1.  

Standing by the motto, “A Distance For Everyone®,” the Alpha Win Lake George Triathlon features Sprint, Olympic and Long Course triathlon distances, coupled with aquabike and duathlon options. The competition is set to be fierce with the Northeastern Collegiate Triathlon Conference in attendance, bringing together some of the most prominent collegiate tri-athletes in the region. This event joins Alpha Win’s extensive calendar of New York offerings, including the Saugerties Triathlon, Hudson Valley Triathlon, and Hudson Valley Marathon.

Coinciding with Saratoga Race Course summer meeting

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events during July to coincide with the opening of the Saratoga Race Course summer meeting, which opens Thursday. For a complete list of Museum events and more details, please visit racingmuseum.org. Additionally, the Museum will present special exhibitions celebrating the legacies of Hall of Fame members Paul Mellon and Ruffian this summer. Both exhibits open to the public on Thursday, July 11.

Paul Mellon, Ruffian, and Harry M. Stevens exhibitions highlight summer season at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present special exhibitions celebrating the legacies of Hall of Fame members Paul Mellon and Ruffian this summer. Both exhibits open to the public on Thursday, July 11.

New Yorkers Encouraged to Try Fishing at No Cost 

Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that June 29-30 is a free fishing weekend in New York State. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters.

“There’s no better time for aspiring anglers to try freshwater fishing than a free fishing weekend,” Governor Hochul said. “New York is home to numerous freshwater lakes, ponds, streams and rivers, allowing for memorable fishing experiences for anglers new and novice, as well as friends and family.”…

Canandaigua, N.Y. (June 17, 2024) – Bristol Mountain is thrilled to announce the arrival of athletes from the Killington Mountain School (KMS) of Killington, Vermont, to train at its state-of-the-art water ramp facility this past week with a multi-day training camp. Athletes stayed at local hotels and spent time as tourists experiencing Canandaigua and the surrounding area during their down time. Completed in 2022 with support from Bristol Mountain Freestyle and the Greater Rochester Amateur Athletic Foundation, this facility is dedicated to advancing the skills of local and visiting freestyle skiers during the off-season.

Tupper Lake, NY (May 30, 2024) – The Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon will take place on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 8 a.m. Established in 1983, the race welcomes approximately 700 participants each year and features 5 different races: tinman (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run); aquabike (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike); team relay (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run); Olympic (0.94-mile swim, 24-mile bike, 6.2-mile run); and a sprint (0.6-mile swim, 12.4-mile bike, 3.1 -mile run).

Saranac Lake, NY (May 21, 2024) - Celebrate Paddling ADK, an annual month-long festival celebrating the paddling culture of the Adirondacks, officially kicked off on Friday, May 10. Paddlers gathered to share their love for the water with a paddling mixer hosted at Sunset Bistro in Saranac Lake. The energy carried through to Saturday's highlight event, the 2024 'Round the Mountain Canoe and Kayak Race, hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT).

Lake Placid, N. Y. / Tampa, Fla. (May 22, 2024) – IRONMAN and the Village of Lake Placid, the Town of North Elba and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) have agreed to a three-year partnership renewal to keep the iconic and longstanding Athletic Brewing IRONMAN^® Lake Placid triathlon in the Adirondacks through 2027. The agreement will benefit communities, event participants, businesses, and nonprofits in the region.

Whiteface Uphill Bike Race now includes handcycle division

Wilmington, NY (May 14, 2024) - The Whiteface Region of Upstate New York is gearing up to host a number of race events. The Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike and Foot races, the Wilmington Whiteface Mountain Bike Race, and the Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run all take place during the month of June.