2026

A walk through a beautiful, historic cemetery with wonderful views of Troy and the Hudson River Valley.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Oakwood Cemetary

Traditional Walk

SN: 131631 - 2026

when is the event

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Starting Wed, Jul 15th, 2026 for 1 day

Start table open: 9am/ Registration 8:30-8:55am

where is the event

Troy, New York

The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

The Arc, 102nd St. & 9th Ave., Troy, NY 12180

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reasons to do the event

Special programs

Anniversaries Hurrah

Par-For-The-Course

Rails-To-Trails

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Rensselaer County

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Event comments

None provided

conditions for the event

Rating: 2A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: No

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Hard

Wheelchairs: Hard

Event information

The 10K walkers go through part of the tech park before entering Oakwood Cemetery at the 101 St. Gate, then proceed up a long steady hill before reaching the main part of the cemetery. After registering for the walk, 5K walkers should carpool up to the Earl Memorial Chapel 186 Oakwood Ave. Troy, NY 12182 (minimize number of cars parking up near chapel). Park along the roadway on the loop around the green space with the flagpole. DO NOT PARK on the main driveway or in front of the chapel.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start

Ross Tech Park, 102nd St. at 9th Ave., Troy, NY 12180From North: I-87 south to exit 7 east. Follow directions below. From South: I-87 to exit 23 (I-787) north to exit (E. Follow directions below. From West: I-90 east exit 24 to I-87 North to exit 7 (NY 7 east). Follow directions below. From East: I-90 West to exit B1 to I-787 north to 9E. Cross Collar City Bridge to right onto ramp towards "Downtown troy". Stay right on ramp towards Hutton St. (US4). Turn right onto US 4 (River St.). At approx 1.3 miles turn right onto 102nd St. Go to end. Enter Ross Tech Park. Right to parking lot at south end.

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The Arc, 102nd St. & 9th Ave., Troy, NY 12180

event sponsor

Empire State Capital Volkssporters (AVA-0410)

Event website: www.walkescv.org

point of contact

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