The Melanie Foundation
The 15th and Final Year Our labor of love has run its course. For 15 years we have poured our hearts and "soles" into bringing the Saratoga community a first-class race that honors the memory of our muse, Melanie Merola O'Donnell. With gratitude and pride for all that we have accomplished, The Melanie Foundation and The Saratoga Palio Race Committee decided to make 2020 the 15th and final year. We are forever grateful to our generous sponsors, amazing volunteers and loyal runners. We could not have done thi
Saturday, September 19, 2020 10:00am - Early Packet Pickup Opens (Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown - 25 Lake Avenue) 3:00pm - Early packet Pickup Closes Sunday, September 20, 2020 6:30am - Race Day Bib Pickup Opens (Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown - 25 Lake Avenue) 7:30am - Race Day Bib Pickup Closes 7:45am - Half Marathon Start 8:00am - 5K Start 9:00am - 5K Award Ceremony 9:15am - Kids Fun Run (Grass field near finish line) 10:00am - Druthers After Party Begins (381 Broadway, S
All adult participants who register by Wednesday, September 16, 2020 are guaranteed a long sleeve shirt (shirts for last chance registrants after this date are available on a first come, first served basis). Youth shirts are short sleeve. All finishers in the 5K and half marathon will receive a finishers medal. There will be awards given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in each race (Cash prizes for the half marathon: $500 for 1st, $250 for 2nd, $100 for 3rd) as well as the top 3 male and fema
The Melanie Foundation