Lake Placid BPN Solar Eclipse 5k
Monday, April 8 – Monday, April 15, 2024
Past event
5:00 AM EDT
Lake Placid, New York
$43.40 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Lake Placid BPN Solar Eclipse 5K, taking place from April 8th to April 15th, 2024, in the beautiful location of Lake Placid, Essex. On April 8th, at precisely 3:26 PM, a stunning Total Solar Eclipse will pass directly overhead, providing a spectacular backdrop for this unique virtual running event. Participants can complete the 5K at their convenience—before, during, or after the eclipse—and join thousands of other enthusiasts in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
All runners will receive an exciting race package, including a custom race bib, solar eclipse glasses, a race shirt, a stunning medal, and a personalized finisher certificate. The first 100 registrants will enjoy an exclusive bonus with a custom solar eclipse mood shadow commemorative pint glass! With between 375,000 and 500,000 visitors expected in Lake Placid, this is a fantastic opportunity to combine fitness and fun while witnessing a celestial phenomenon that won’t occur again in New York until 2079. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event!
All runners will receive an exciting race package, including a custom race bib, solar eclipse glasses, a race shirt, a stunning medal, and a personalized finisher certificate. The first 100 registrants will enjoy an exclusive bonus with a custom solar eclipse mood shadow commemorative pint glass! With between 375,000 and 500,000 visitors expected in Lake Placid, this is a fantastic opportunity to combine fitness and fun while witnessing a celestial phenomenon that won’t occur again in New York until 2079. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event!
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Lake Placid BPN Solar Eclipse 5k (Virtu_Real)
VirtualIncl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedMonday, Apr 8, 2024
$43.40
Organiser's description
FITNESS AND FUN !!! WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE SKY GOES DARK?
Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8, 2024 in Lake Placid, NY. The last Total Solar Eclipse in New York was in 1925. The next Total Solar Eclipse in the United States will be in 2045. The next Total Solar Eclipse in New York will be in 2079 and 2144.
The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:26 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 22 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Lake Placid for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Lake Placid BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.
THE LAKE PLACID BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.
* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATE
*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.
Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.
LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT ,MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED
Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8, 2024 in Lake Placid, NY. The last Total Solar Eclipse in New York was in 1925. The next Total Solar Eclipse in the United States will be in 2045. The next Total Solar Eclipse in New York will be in 2079 and 2144.
The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:26 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 22 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Lake Placid for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Lake Placid BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.
THE LAKE PLACID BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.
* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATE
*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.
Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.
LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT ,MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED
Location
2537 Main St, Lake Placid, 12946, NY, United States
Lake Placid BPN Solar Eclipse 5k
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