Cap City Runners is lacing up for a powerful event.
The Albany-based run club joins Balanced Hope’s Breaking Balance project, a bold three-day relay spanning over 450 miles across New York State from June 12 to 14, 2026.
The breathtaking route connects five cities — Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and New York — in a moving stand against mental health stigma.
Founder of Cap City Runners Don Applyrs and Co-Founder Markael Brace stopped by Capital Region Lifestyle before heading to Buffalo.
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