Butternut Valley Days Hellbender 5K Cross Country Run
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Garrattsville, New York
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Butternut Valley Days Hellbender 5K Cross Country Run on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the picturesque Garrattsville, Otsego! This exciting 5K event celebrates the stunning natural beauty of the Butternut Valley and promotes outdoor recreation within the community. Named after the eastern hellbender, a remarkable native salamander that symbolizes healthy streams, this run invites participants of all skill levels to embrace the great outdoors while experiencing a unique cross-country course.
The day kicks off at Butternuts Beer and Ale, where registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9:30 a.m. Runners will enjoy a fun and scenic route that highlights the enchanting landscapes of Western Otsego County. Plus, registrants will receive a free gift while supplies last! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get muddy, get moving, and run wild through the Valley. After the run, stick around for a full day of festivities, including the Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder Bike Ride and an outdoor movie night. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
The day kicks off at Butternuts Beer and Ale, where registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9:30 a.m. Runners will enjoy a fun and scenic route that highlights the enchanting landscapes of Western Otsego County. Plus, registrants will receive a free gift while supplies last! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get muddy, get moving, and run wild through the Valley. After the run, stick around for a full day of festivities, including the Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder Bike Ride and an outdoor movie night. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
HELLBENDER 5K CROSS COUNTRY RUN
The Butternut Valley Days Hellbender 5k Cross Country Run, a fun, scenic, cross-country style run that celebrates outdoor recreation, community, and the natural beauty of the Butternut Valley in Western Otsego County. Named for the eastern hellbender, a remarkable native salamander and symbol of healthy streams, this 5k invites runners of all levels to get outside for a one-of-a-kind experience in the Valley. The run kicks off Butternut Valley Days, a multiday celebration of the region.
**PERKS: A free gift for registrants while supplies last!**
Run wild for the Valley.
Run wild through the Valley.
Get Muddy. Get Moving. Go Hellbender.
START: Butternuts Beer and Ale, Garrattsville, NY
REGISTRATION OPENS: 8:30 am
RUN BEGINS: 9:30 am
BUTTERNUT VALLEY DAYS [https://www.butternutvalleyalliance.org/butternut-valley-days] SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Butternuts Beer and Ale, Garrattsville, NY
9:30 a.m. BVA Hellbender 5k Cross Country Run
11 a.m. Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder Bike Ride presented by CNYC
1-6 p.m. BVA Summer Festival
7 p.m. Outdoor Movie Night presented by Morris Central School
The Butternut Valley Days Hellbender 5k Cross Country Run, a fun, scenic, cross-country style run that celebrates outdoor recreation, community, and the natural beauty of the Butternut Valley in Western Otsego County. Named for the eastern hellbender, a remarkable native salamander and symbol of healthy streams, this 5k invites runners of all levels to get outside for a one-of-a-kind experience in the Valley. The run kicks off Butternut Valley Days, a multiday celebration of the region.
**PERKS: A free gift for registrants while supplies last!**
Run wild for the Valley.
Run wild through the Valley.
Get Muddy. Get Moving. Go Hellbender.
START: Butternuts Beer and Ale, Garrattsville, NY
REGISTRATION OPENS: 8:30 am
RUN BEGINS: 9:30 am
BUTTERNUT VALLEY DAYS [https://www.butternutvalleyalliance.org/butternut-valley-days] SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Butternuts Beer and Ale, Garrattsville, NY
9:30 a.m. BVA Hellbender 5k Cross Country Run
11 a.m. Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder Bike Ride presented by CNYC
1-6 p.m. BVA Summer Festival
7 p.m. Outdoor Movie Night presented by Morris Central School
Races
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Hellbender 5k Cross Country Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Free Gift
Sat 22nd August 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$27.50
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Butternuts Beer and Ale, 4020 NY-51, Garrattsville, 13342, NY, United States
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