2026

Under the scenic Helderbergs is Altamont, New York, a picturesque 19th Century Victorian village with bandstand, green space and a train station, library, with walking access to Altamont Fairgrounds.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Altamont Fair - Free Senior Day

Traditional Walk

SN: 131633 - 2026

when is the event

Future event (not yet open)

Starting Wed, Aug 19th, 2026 for 1 day

Start table open: Registration 8:30 AM to 8:55 AM. Walk starts at 9 AM.

where is the event

Altamont Fair, New York

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

79 Arlington St, Altamont, NY 12009

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

A-MAZE-ing Labyrinths

Par-For-The-Course

Step to the Beat

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: New York County

       Info

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Event comments

None provided

conditions for the event

Rating: 1B, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: No

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

The 5k walk is mostly on city streets, paved paths, and one footbridge over a small creek. The 10k walk also entails woods and slight elevation changes with roots and rocks.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start

Altamont Fairgrounds, Gate #2, Sheep and Goat Barn, near 79 Arlington St, Altamont, NY 12009. From Rt. 20 (Western Ave.) in Guilderland, take 146 West for 5.4 miles. Left on Arlington St. for 0.4 miles to main Altamont Fair entrance. Turn left at the entrance, proceeding with the woods on the left and parking area on the right. Take first right between parking areas and park near gate #2. (Take proof of age with you to Gate #2 as seniors gain free entrance that day!) After going through gate, registration is at first building on left, the Sheep and Goat Barn.

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79 Arlington St, Altamont, NY 12009

event sponsor

Empire State Capital Volkssporters (AVA-0410)

Event website: www.walkescv.org

point of contact

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