ARE Event Productions

12/09/2025

Meet Quinn, a marathon milestone achiever whose determination and passion light up every mile! Quinn's greatest accomplishment is crossing the finish line at the Philadelphia Marathon last November —a triumphant debut that ignited his love for pushing boundaries and embracing the long run. Lacing up his trusty New Balance Rebel v4 shoes, Quinn powers through miles with his essential Garmin Running Watch, keeping him tracked and motivated for every stride.

Quinn vibes to an energetic mix of Hip-Hop, Pop, and Indie tunes, providing the perfect upbeat rhythm to fuel his runs. He thrives in mid-40 to 60-degree weather, where the conditions feel just right for cruising—but winter runs? That's his absolute least favorite!

This year, Quinn has crushed the Me Strong 5K in Florida, the Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon, the Stockade-athon 15K, and the Upstate Classic Half Marathon, building confidence with every race. Looking ahead, Quinn is focused on continuous improvement, challenging himself as a runner without specific goals—just steady progress and new horizons.

Quinn’s support crew is his powerhouse: family and friends who cheer him on, provide encouragement during tough training, and celebrate every victory, keeping the motivation high and the journey shared. Post-race, Quinn celebrates with French toast—pure, sweet victory fuel!

Quinn's inspiring first-marathon journey and relentless spirit will motivate you to lace up and chase your own running dreams! 🏃‍♂️

12/05/2025

Check out these three fantastic events happening this weekend! Click the links in the comments below for more information.

12/02/2025

Make the commitment to challenge yourself in 2026!

12/02/2025

Get MOTIVATED this Winter by setting a goal. And make it to join us for our one (or all!) of our premier spring races with the Sat, 3/7 Electric City 10K, the Sat, 4/11 Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon, and the Sun, 5/24 Miles on the Mohawk 10M. The trifecta is known as the 29.3 Challenge, which nearly 400 of you completed in 2025!

Do all 3 for just $135.
Current fees for all races remains the same until 1/1.
Get details:
https://electriccity10k.com
https://helderbergtohudsonhalf.com
https://milesonthemohawk.com

ARE Members save $5 off entries here:
https://albany.run/race

See the 2025 Challenge Finishers:
http://areeventproductions.com/293

11/29/2025

Meet Erin, a half-marathon hero whose progress and passion light up every mile! In just two years of running, Erin's greatest accomplishment is conquering two half-marathons within nine months—the Disney Princess Half in February and the Upstate Classic Half in early November—shaving an impressive 19 minutes off her time and proving her rapid growth from 5Ks to longer distances. Lacing up her trusty Brooks Ghost shoes since day one, Erin powers through miles with her new favorite running vest for hands-free essentials, Goodr non-slip sunglasses, a cooling towel on hot days, Salt Stick tablets, and LMNT electrolytes—her go-to for superior hydration.

Erin vibes to an eclectic, up-tempo playlist blending Musical Theatre, Taylor Swift, Classic Rock, Disney tunes, Hip Hop, Folk, and anything with an awesome beat to keep her paced, with a few slower tracks for cooldowns. She thrives under clear skies with low humidity and a refreshing breeze—pure running bliss—but rainy, cold conditions in wet socks? No thanks!

This year, she's crushed the Shamrock Run 5K, No Fear Run 5K for women's safety, a Cinco De Mayo 5K, Cerveza 5K in Saratoga, the Malta 5K (a shiny PR!), the Disney Princess Half, and the Upstate Classic Half (another PR!). Looking ahead, she's eyeing another half to chase even faster times, with a full marathon maybe someday, building on her proud progression through 10Ks, 4-milers, and a Disney 10-miler.

Erin's support crew is her engine: her boyfriend and parents, who surprised her at Disney with family cheers; her best friend of 25 years tracking miles and giving her support via texts during her races; and loved ones sending encouragement from afar, fueling her with belief and motivation. Post-race, as a vegan, she celebrates with a veggie wrap, PB&J with banana, or carb-loaded favorites like potatoes, rice, pasta—though cravings like chips and salsa or fried pickles steal the show for pure victory fuel!

Erin's inspiring journey and unbreakable spirit will motivate you to lace up and chase your own running dreams! 🏃‍♀️

11/25/2025

If you're running the Troy Turkey Trot, make sure you pick up your bib at Wednesday's Packet Pick-up.
10am to 4pm at RPI | GPS Link: https://troyturkeytrot.com/gps/rpi

11/25/2025

🦃Check out these SIX amazing Turkey trots happening this Thursday! 🦃

https://www.areeventproductions.com/

11/24/2025

Since 2008, we have been a proud partner of the wonderful Dailey family and their Christopher Dailey Foundation, which does tremendous work for the youth of the greater Saratoga area. If you're still looking for a chance to get in your pre-Turkey run this Thursday and want to get in those miles in the Saratoga area, join us there! Over 4,000 are expected!

11/23/2025

More Upstate Classic Half Marathon highlights from last Sunday! Big props to every fierce runner out there crushing it with grit, grins, and endless high-fives. These extra shots bottle up the sweat, smiles, and electric vibes that made the day legendary—dive into the full photo gallery here:
https://areep.smugmug.com/2025-Upstate-Classic

11/22/2025

11/22/2025

Check out this amazing event happening this weekend! Click the link in the comments for more information 🏃🏽🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️