Book It for the Olive Free Library 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Olivebridge, New York
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Book It for the Olive Free Library 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 5, 2026! This exciting event kicks off at 9:00 am and takes place in the picturesque Olivebridge, Ulster, nestled in the stunning Catskill Mountains. Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K route along the beautiful Ashokan Reservoir Promenade, featuring mostly flat terrain with just a hint of an uphill challenge at the start.
Dress up in your favorite costume from a book, movie, TV show, comic book, or fairy tale for a chance to win the best costume award! This family-friendly event welcomes all ages, and kids under 10 can join in for free! Be sure to register early to secure your T-shirt and enjoy complimentary refreshments and post-race snacks provided by My Town Market. With awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age groups, this is an event you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of community spirit, friendly competition, and support for our beloved library!
Dress up in your favorite costume from a book, movie, TV show, comic book, or fairy tale for a chance to win the best costume award! This family-friendly event welcomes all ages, and kids under 10 can join in for free! Be sure to register early to secure your T-shirt and enjoy complimentary refreshments and post-race snacks provided by My Town Market. With awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age groups, this is an event you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of community spirit, friendly competition, and support for our beloved library!
Organiser's Description
5K walk/run Saturday September 5, 2026, 9:00 am start time.
Join us for a 5K walk/run to benefit our wonderful library nestled in the Catskill mountains. Our run will take place at the gorgeous Ashokan Reservoir Promenade with the most beautiful views around. It's mostly flat, with one uphill at the start of the course, and much of the route is closed to traffic.
Wear costumes! Dress up as your favorite character from any book, movie, TV show, comic book, screen play or fairy tale! Or come as yourself!
There are overall awards, and awards for the top three in all standard 10-year age groups. Plus, there will be an award for the best costume!
Families and kiddos are welcome! Kids under 10 are free, but will not receive a shirt.
If you would like to register the day of the event, registration will begin at 8 am. Pre-registration is recommended.
Parking will be at Brown's Station, also known as the Aerators. Spaces are limited, so please be sure to carpool.
Participants who register before August 19th will receive a T-shirt.
We will have a water stop along the course. Complimentary refreshments and post-race snacks provided courtesy of My Town Market in Stone Ridge.
Timing will be provided by Mid-Hudson Timing.
Due to the fundraising nature of this event no refunds will be granted.
Join us for a 5K walk/run to benefit our wonderful library nestled in the Catskill mountains. Our run will take place at the gorgeous Ashokan Reservoir Promenade with the most beautiful views around. It's mostly flat, with one uphill at the start of the course, and much of the route is closed to traffic.
Wear costumes! Dress up as your favorite character from any book, movie, TV show, comic book, screen play or fairy tale! Or come as yourself!
There are overall awards, and awards for the top three in all standard 10-year age groups. Plus, there will be an award for the best costume!
Families and kiddos are welcome! Kids under 10 are free, but will not receive a shirt.
If you would like to register the day of the event, registration will begin at 8 am. Pre-registration is recommended.
Parking will be at Brown's Station, also known as the Aerators. Spaces are limited, so please be sure to carpool.
Participants who register before August 19th will receive a T-shirt.
We will have a water stop along the course. Complimentary refreshments and post-race snacks provided courtesy of My Town Market in Stone Ridge.
Timing will be provided by Mid-Hudson Timing.
Due to the fundraising nature of this event no refunds will be granted.
Races
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Book It for the Olive Free Library 5K Walk/Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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Brown's Station Fountain a.k.a the Aerators, 2471 B W S Rd, Olivebridge, 12461, NY, United States
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