COMMUNITY EVENTS

Running Events & Workshops in Albany & the Capital Region

Train together. Learn together. Be part of something bigger.

At Empire State Endurance, endurance is about more than the miles you log or the finish lines you cross. It's about the people you meet, the skills you build, and the community that supports you along the way.

We host running events, group runs, educational workshops, and endurance clinics throughout Albany, Schenectady, and New York's Capital Region. From runner safety and strength training to cycling skills and athlete wellness, our events bring athletes together to learn, connect, and grow.

Whether you're new to running, training for your next race, or an experienced endurance athlete, there's a place for you in the ESE community.

Come for the experience. Leave stronger together.

Upcoming Events + workshops

Upcoming Events + workshops

Runner’s Self Defense Workshop

Run Strong. Run Smart.
Run Confident.

Your safety matters just as much as your training.

Join Empire State Endurance for a Runner Self-Defense Workshop at Nisky Martial Arts in Niskayuna. Learn practical skills and build confidence so you can feel more prepared out on the roads and trails.

Sunday, December 6, 2026
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Nisky Martial Arts & Family Center | Niskayuna, NY

$15 per person

Upcoming Workshop

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Building the Endurance Community in Albany & the Capital Region

At Empire State Endurance, we believe there's more to endurance sports than miles and finish lines. We're passionate about building a stronger, more connected running and endurance community throughout Albany, Schenectady, and New York's Capital Region.

From runner safety workshops and cycling clinics to group runs, athlete education, and wellness events, we create opportunities for athletes to learn, connect, and grow together. Take a look at some of our past events and see what being part of the ESE community is all about!

Past Events: THE ESE COMMUNITY IN ACTION

From group runs and educational workshops to sport-specific clinics and community partnerships, our events are designed to help you learn, grow, and connect with other endurance athletes in the Capital Region.

CYCLING WORKSHOP:
FROM BASE TO POWER

Designed for beginner cyclists looking to train smarter and ride stronger, Base to Power, with Andy Ruiz, explored the fundamentals of structured bike training. Athletes learned about Functional Threshold Power (FTP), interpreting power data, building progressive training blocks, and developing essential road safety skills. From improving endurance and power to riding with greater confidence, this workshop gave cyclists practical tools to take their training to the next level.

Cycling Workshop at Empire State Endurance, Albany, NY
Cycling Workshop at Empire State Endurance, Albany, NY

wellness WORKSHOP:
with shawna walz + kolleen cormie

Endurance athletes attending a mental wellness and performance workshop hosted by Empire State Endurance in the Capital Region.

Empire State Endurance hosted an inspiring wellness workshop designed for endurance athletes, focusing on the connection between mental strength and physical performance. Led by Shawna Walz and Kolleen Cormie, this workshop explored mental resilience, overcoming training barriers, and finding greater balance in sport and everyday life.

Endurance athletes attending a mental wellness and performance workshop hosted by Empire State Endurance in the Capital Region.
Endurance athletes attending a mental wellness and performance workshop hosted by Empire State Endurance in the Capital Region.

Masters Swim
Clinic

In collaboration with AD-LMSC and the RPI Swim Team, Empire State Endurance hosted a swim clinic for beginner and intermediate Masters swimmers and triathletes. Led by RPI Head Coach Mike Sorrentino, AD coaches Tammy Gummersheimer and Marianne Hassan, and RPI student-athletes, participants worked on improving stroke technique, starts, and turns. It was a morning of learning, skill development, and community connection in the Capital Region.

Cycling Workshop at Empire State Endurance, Albany, NY
Cycling Workshop at Empire State Endurance, Albany, NY
Adult swimmers receiving swim meet instruction from the RPI Swim Team during an Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming clinic.
RPI Swim Team coaches teaching swim meet techniques at the Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming Swim Meet Prep Clinic.
Swimmers learning competitive swim meet skills during the Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming Swim Meet Prep Clinic taught by the RPI Swim Team.
RPI Swim Team coaches teaching swim meet techniques at the Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming Swim Meet Prep Clinic.
RPI Swim Team coaches teaching swim meet techniques at the Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming Swim Meet Prep Clinic.
Adult swimmers receiving swim meet instruction from the RPI Swim Team during an Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming clinic.
Steve of Saville Road, the tailored bicycle, is giving a presentation in a room with bicycle-themed decor. A television screen displays an announcement for a bike basics seminar.
A table with bottled water, cans of Pepsi, salad, and desserts in a room with shelves and a large sign in the background

Bike Basics with Saville Raod

A group of people attending a bicycle maintenance seminar in a bike shop, with a screen displaying maintenance information. The audience is seated and listening attentively.
Cafe table with white water bottles with blue caps, blue cups, and salad containers, with a man standing behind a laptop and a presentation screen about bike basics seminar, walls decorated with framed posters, bicycle and supplies on shelves.
Master Kyle Phillips demonstrating martial arts techniques to a group of women and children at Keep Fit in Guilderland, NY.

Self Defense with Nisky Martial Arts

A woman lies on a padded mat practicing self-defense techniques with a partner kneeling beside her. Master Kyle Phillips demonstrating martial arts techniques to a group of women and children at Keep Fit in Guilderland, NY.
Two women practicing self-defense or martial arts. Master Kyle Phillips demonstrating martial arts techniques to a group of women and children at Keep Fit in Guilderland, NY.
A group of people at Keep Fit in Guilderland, with Master Kyle Phillips of Nisky Martial Arts demonstrating a move by placing his hand on a man's head.
Therapist Shawna Walz leading a mental wellness workshop at Keep Fit, with participants seated on mats listening.
Indoor yoga or fitness class with participants seated on mats, instructor at the front near treadmill machines, mirrors on the wall, and exercise equipment in the background.
People participating in a yoga class on mats in a fitness studio with exercise equipment and a blackboard in the background.

yoga & mental health

with kollen cormie & shawna walz

Angela of North Country Acupuncture demonstrates on a man sitting on a medical examination table and stretching his arm.

orthopedic acupuncture

with north country acupuncture

an athlete receiving acupuncture by Angela of North Country Acupuncture demonstrates during a Wellness workshop.
Swimmer performing freestyle stroke in a swimming pool, wearing a red swim cap and black swimsuit, in a lane separated by red and white lane dividers.
Indoor swimming pool with triathletes wearing swim caps, swimming in lanes, and an adult coach or instructor standing on the pool deck.
Indoor swimming pool with four swimmers and yellow floating buoys, bright natural light from glass ceiling, seating on the right side, Rensselaer sign on back wall.

open water swim clinic