The Helpers Fund 5K-10K Races are held each September in Chestertown, NY. They are part of the popular Adirondack Distance Festival Weekend which includes a weekend of road races culminating in the Adirondack Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sunday in Schroon Lake.
 
The races start at the Municipal Center and take the runners through historic Chestertown. Packet pick-up for the races will be at the Municipal Center on Route 9 in Chestertown Friday night, September 19 from 6--8 PM, and Saturday morning from 7 - 8:30 AM.

Start at the Municipal Center on Route 9 at 9:30 AM, with a bag check available at the municipal center for warm-up gear. Two water stations on course, with bottled water available pre and post race. Food and drink will be available near the finish line.

_{The Helpers Fund is a 501C3 charity as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. All proceeds from the race will go to assist individuals, families and children facing extreme hardship in their lives.}