Heron Trail Run
- Date Sun 10th August 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Panama, New York
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Heron Trail Run on Sunday, August 10, 2025, held in the picturesque setting of Panama, Chautauqua. This annual race, honoring the beloved Dave McDonald, promises a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in the scenic 5K trail race, which is completely free to register for. Not only will you enjoy a well-marked and challenging course, but you’ll also be treated to live music from talented local artists throughout the day, starting at 11 AM.
The festivities don’t stop there! Kick off the weekend on Saturday, August 9, with an evening of live performances and overnight camping under the stars, making it a perfect family-friendly event. Enjoy delicious food options, kids' games, and the opportunity to connect with fellow community members while supporting a great cause—proceeds benefit the Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to honor Dave's legacy and create lasting memories with friends and family!
The festivities don’t stop there! Kick off the weekend on Saturday, August 9, with an evening of live performances and overnight camping under the stars, making it a perfect family-friendly event. Enjoy delicious food options, kids' games, and the opportunity to connect with fellow community members while supporting a great cause—proceeds benefit the Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to honor Dave's legacy and create lasting memories with friends and family!
Organiser's Description
THIS ANNUAL RACE IS IN MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FRIEND DAVE MCDONALD.
DAVE LOVED TO RUN, HE LOVED THE HERON, AND HE LOVED MUSIC.
REGISTRATION IS FREE
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION AS ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT
THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY IN JAMESTOWN NY.
WE WELCOME NEW AND EXPERIENCED RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES!
THIS WELL-MARKED ROUTE IS BOTH CHALLENGING AND FUN AND WILL SATISFY NEW AND EXPERIENCED RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES.
RACE DAY: SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025
THE MAIN EVENT! OUR 5K TRAIL RACE IS OPEN TO ALL AGES AND ABILITIES AND IS FREE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE!
* Run or walk our scenic trail course
* Live music from 11am-5pm
* Breakfast & lunch available for purchase
* Kids-games and family-friendly fun for everyone!
MUSIC FROM 11AM-4PM
LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
*
MIRANDA WILCOX
*
TREVOR STRIBING OF PA LINE
*
THE PREDICAMENT
*
OLIVER BURDO AND NICK SHAMPOE
EVENT T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 6:59 PM
WANT MORE FUN?
WE ARE HONORING DAVE ALL WEEKEND WITH LIVE-MUSIC AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION!
COME OUT ON SATURDAY AND CAMP OUT OVERNIGHT!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 MUSIC & CAMPING KICKOFF!
MUSIC FROM 4PMMIDNIGHT!
LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
*
THE DEFICITS
*
LITTLE MOUNTAIN DUO
*
BEU
*
SMACKDAB W/ DUKE FIORELLO (DJ SET)
ALSO ON SATURDAY:
DINNER AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
OVERNIGHT CAMPING UNDER THE STARS
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR SATURDAY MUSIC AND CAMPING.GRAB YOURS HERE [https://bit.ly/5KTrailRunWeekendSaturdayMusicandCampingPass]!
TIMED BY TRACKQUA.
SANCTIONED BY USATF.
VISIT THE HERON FARM AND EVENTS CENTER [https://theheron.org/]
FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE OF CAMPING, MUSIC, AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING.
DAVE LOVED TO RUN, HE LOVED THE HERON, AND HE LOVED MUSIC.
REGISTRATION IS FREE
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION AS ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT
THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY IN JAMESTOWN NY.
WE WELCOME NEW AND EXPERIENCED RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES!
THIS WELL-MARKED ROUTE IS BOTH CHALLENGING AND FUN AND WILL SATISFY NEW AND EXPERIENCED RUNNERS AND WALKERS OF ALL AGES.
RACE DAY: SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025
THE MAIN EVENT! OUR 5K TRAIL RACE IS OPEN TO ALL AGES AND ABILITIES AND IS FREE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE!
* Run or walk our scenic trail course
* Live music from 11am-5pm
* Breakfast & lunch available for purchase
* Kids-games and family-friendly fun for everyone!
MUSIC FROM 11AM-4PM
LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
*
MIRANDA WILCOX
*
TREVOR STRIBING OF PA LINE
*
THE PREDICAMENT
*
OLIVER BURDO AND NICK SHAMPOE
EVENT T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 6:59 PM
WANT MORE FUN?
WE ARE HONORING DAVE ALL WEEKEND WITH LIVE-MUSIC AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION!
COME OUT ON SATURDAY AND CAMP OUT OVERNIGHT!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 MUSIC & CAMPING KICKOFF!
MUSIC FROM 4PMMIDNIGHT!
LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
*
THE DEFICITS
*
LITTLE MOUNTAIN DUO
*
BEU
*
SMACKDAB W/ DUKE FIORELLO (DJ SET)
ALSO ON SATURDAY:
DINNER AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
OVERNIGHT CAMPING UNDER THE STARS
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR SATURDAY MUSIC AND CAMPING.GRAB YOURS HERE [https://bit.ly/5KTrailRunWeekendSaturdayMusicandCampingPass]!
TIMED BY TRACKQUA.
SANCTIONED BY USATF.
VISIT THE HERON FARM AND EVENTS CENTER [https://theheron.org/]
FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE OF CAMPING, MUSIC, AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING.
Races
-
Heron Trail Run 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 10th August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Heron Trail Run 5K Walk (All Ages)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 10th August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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