Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run

Welcome to beautiful Wilmington NY, home of Whiteface Mountain and the annual Whiskey Run 5K and 10K! We invite you to join us, in-person or virtually, where every race finisher gets a flask medal, t-shirt and a swag bag filled with quality local goods!

But why a Whiskey Run you ask? As it turns out, the area has quite a storied history with liquor, legal and otherwise. During the War of 1812, Wilmington supplied good rye whiskey to the American troops at the Battle of Plattsburgh as part of their daily ration. During prohibition with its proximity to Canada, Wilmington residents provided temporary haven for bootleggers crossing the border, and until recently, Wilmington was home to US Barrel, a whiskey barrel cooperage.  So with our somewhat checkered history and natural beauty we invite you to join us for the annual Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run at Preston Festival Field in Wilmington. Following the race is the awards ceremony with food available for purchase at Preston Festival Field.

RACE AWARDS AND PRIZES
• Top three male and female OVERALL IN-PERSON finishers in both the 5K and 10K races
• Top three male and female IN-PERSON finishers in EACH AGE category
• Top three male and female OVERALL VIRTUAL finishers in both the 5K and 10K races

Following the race, the Annual Whiskey Run Festival will take place from 11am–4pm with whiskey tastings & food, history displays, craft vendors, raffles, live music and historical re-enactors in period clothing with tents & demonstrations.

LOCAL SIGHTSEEING & ATTRACTIONS
While you’re in the area, check out the local sights and things to do:
• Wilmington Town Beach
• High Falls Gorge
• Whiteface Mountain Gondola
• Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway
• Mountain Biking Trails
• Fishing and Kayaking the AuSable River