Racing with a Purpose
CDPHP, the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club (HMRRC), and the United Way of the Greater Capital Region are thrilled to announce they’re joining forces to make the week of the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge and 518 Day more impactful for our community than ever before.
Registration is now open for the 2026 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge, a 3.5-mile road race starting and ending on Madison Avenue in downtown Albany near the Empire State Plaza. This year’s race is set for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:25 p.m. and the registration fee is $35.
As you gear up for the race, we invite you to take your commitment to community one step further by participating in 518 Day, the region’s largest volunteer day powered by the United Way of the Greater Capital Region and CDPHP. On 518 Day, or May 18 each year, hundreds of volunteers across the Capital Region come together to support local nonprofits through hands-on projects that strengthen our community. It’s a fun, meaningful way to give back – and this year, your participation goes even further.
For every 518 Day volunteer who is also registered for the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge, United Way of the Greater Capital Region will donate $10 to the race’s Charities of Choice – up to $10,000 total. Simply check the box on the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge registration form to indicate you’re in for both powerful community events!