2025 This Race is for the Birds!
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 6:00AM EST
- Location Gerrardstown, West Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 25th Annual "This Race is for the Birds!" on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the picturesque Gerrardstown, Berkeley. This exciting event offers both in-person and virtual options for participants, featuring 5K and 10K race distances. The in-person races kick off at 9:30 AM at the scenic Broomgrass Farm Community, where you'll enjoy the thrill of running or walking on beautiful non-technical cross-country trails that meander through fields and woods alongside the serene Back Creek.
For those who prefer a virtual experience, you can complete your chosen distance by running, walking, biking, hiking, or getting creative in any way that suits you—just make sure to submit your results by race day! Don't forget to register by March 5th to guarantee your t-shirt and secure lower registration fees. Whether you're racing for fun or supporting a great cause, this event promises a fantastic day in nature while helping to preserve and restore our environment. Don’t miss out on this celebration of fitness and community!
For those who prefer a virtual experience, you can complete your chosen distance by running, walking, biking, hiking, or getting creative in any way that suits you—just make sure to submit your results by race day! Don't forget to register by March 5th to guarantee your t-shirt and secure lower registration fees. Whether you're racing for fun or supporting a great cause, this event promises a fantastic day in nature while helping to preserve and restore our environment. Don’t miss out on this celebration of fitness and community!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL _THIS RACE IS FOR THE BIRDS!_
This year, we are again offering in-person and virtual 5K and 10K events. All events require registration. Register by MARCH 5TH to guarantee a t-shirt and lock in lower registration fees.
* IN-PERSON 5K WALK/RUN AND 10K RUN/JOG:
In-person events will be held on April 5, 2025 at 9:30am at the Broomgrass Farm Community [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2018/08/02/feature/farm-community-in-west-virginia-aims-to-be-a-model-for-restricting-development/]. Enjoy the adventure of running or walking on non-technical cross-country trails that wind through fields and woods and along beautiful Back Creek. The events will be held rain or shine. This year, the 10K course will be two loops on the 5K trail. For more information about this change from previous years, check out our website [https://www.potomacaudubon.org/race/].
* VIRTUAL 5K AND 10K RUN/WALK/OTHER:
Virtual participants may choose between running, walking, biking, hiking or another way to complete the distances between now and April 5, 2025. Feel free to get creative! Participants will then email their results or photos to [email protected] with the subject My Results.
Race packet pick-up is on race day, starting at 8:30 am. Same-day, in-person registration will also begin at 8:30 am on April 5.
Our race website [https://www.potomacaudubon.org/race/] should be able to answer most questions; however, if you have others, feel free to email our Race Director at [email protected]
As this is a fundraiser for PVAS, no refunds will be offered, and the funds will still go to supporting the important work we do preserving, restoring, and enjoying the natural world through education and action. We are happy to send you a donation receipt upon request. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] with any questions you may have.
See you on the trails!
This year, we are again offering in-person and virtual 5K and 10K events. All events require registration. Register by MARCH 5TH to guarantee a t-shirt and lock in lower registration fees.
* IN-PERSON 5K WALK/RUN AND 10K RUN/JOG:
In-person events will be held on April 5, 2025 at 9:30am at the Broomgrass Farm Community [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2018/08/02/feature/farm-community-in-west-virginia-aims-to-be-a-model-for-restricting-development/]. Enjoy the adventure of running or walking on non-technical cross-country trails that wind through fields and woods and along beautiful Back Creek. The events will be held rain or shine. This year, the 10K course will be two loops on the 5K trail. For more information about this change from previous years, check out our website [https://www.potomacaudubon.org/race/].
* VIRTUAL 5K AND 10K RUN/WALK/OTHER:
Virtual participants may choose between running, walking, biking, hiking or another way to complete the distances between now and April 5, 2025. Feel free to get creative! Participants will then email their results or photos to [email protected] with the subject My Results.
Race packet pick-up is on race day, starting at 8:30 am. Same-day, in-person registration will also begin at 8:30 am on April 5.
Our race website [https://www.potomacaudubon.org/race/] should be able to answer most questions; however, if you have others, feel free to email our Race Director at [email protected]
As this is a fundraiser for PVAS, no refunds will be offered, and the funds will still go to supporting the important work we do preserving, restoring, and enjoying the natural world through education and action. We are happy to send you a donation receipt upon request. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] with any questions you may have.
See you on the trails!
Races
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10K Run/Jog
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.40
In-person event on April 5th that will begin at 9:30 am on the trails of Broomgrass. This will be 2 loops of the NEW 5K course. -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$32.80
In-person event on April 5th that will begin at 9:30 am on the trails of Broomgrass. This year's event features NEW areas included in the 5K course! -
Virtual 5K and 10K
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.20
Participants may run, walk, bike, hike, paddle, or complete the distance another way by April 5, 2025. Participants will email their distance, time, and any photos they would like to share to [email protected] with the subject My Results.
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