This Race is for the Birds!

Saturday, April 1, 2023 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Gerrardstown, West Virginia
$32.80–$43.40 · 4 races
5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the 24th annual "This Race is for the Birds!" taking place on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in the scenic Gerrardstown, Berkeley. This exciting event features both in-person and virtual options, including a 5K walk/run and a challenging 10K run, perfect for participants of all skill levels. The in-person races kick off at 9:00 AM at Broomgrass Farm Community, where you'll traverse beautiful cross-country trails that wind through lush fields and wooded areas alongside the picturesque Back Creek.

Whether you choose to join us in person or take part virtually by running, walking, biking, or hiking your preferred distance, this event promises to be an exhilarating experience. Remember to register by March 20th to secure your t-shirt and enjoy lower registration fees. Join us in supporting vital environmental initiatives while enjoying the great outdoors! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get active and make a difference – we can’t wait to see you on the trails!

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Races

  • 10k Run/Jog

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    In-person event on April 1st will begin at 9am on the trails of Broomgrass.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $43.40

    Entries closed
  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    In-person event on April 1st will begin at 9am on the trails of Broomgrass.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $38.10

    Entries closed
  • Virtual 5k Walk/Run/Hike

    Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Participants may run, walk, bike, hike, paddle, or other form this distance between March 25th and April 1st. Participants will email their distance, time and any photos they would like to share to [email protected] with the subject My Results.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $32.80

    Entries closed
  • Virtual 10k Run/Walk/Hike

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Participants may run, walk, hike, paddle, or other form this distance between March 25th and April 1st. Participants will email their distance, time and any photos they would like to share to [email protected] with the subject My Results.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $38.10

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Join us for the 24th annual _This Race is for the Birds!_

This year, we are again offering in-person events and virtual 5K and 10K events. All events require registration. Register by March 20th to guarantee a t-shirt and lock in lower registration fees.

* IN-PERSON 5K WALK/RUN AND 10K RUN:
In-person events will be held on April 20 at 9:00am 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.
* 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 20. Feel free to get creative! Participants will then email their results or photos to [email protected] with the subject My Results.

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!

Location

21 Broomgrass Way, Gerrardstown, 25420, WV, United States

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