LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Valley Cottage, New York
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the inaugural LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the beautiful Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage, Rockland. Lace up your running shoes and join the community for this exciting event that not only promotes health and wellness but also supports Rockland's libraries! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Library Association of Rockland County's scholarship fund and professional development initiatives.
Participants can choose between a 5K run/walk for ages 17 and older, with online registration priced at $32.80 before September 30, or $22.20 for those aged 16 and younger. Kids up to age 10 can join the fun for free in the Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash, starting at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5K event kicking off at 10:00 AM. The first 100 registrants will receive a stylish insulated cooler bag, and there will be awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age categories. Strollers are welcome, but please leave your furry friends at home. Mark your calendars and be part of this vibrant community celebration!
Participants can choose between a 5K run/walk for ages 17 and older, with online registration priced at $32.80 before September 30, or $22.20 for those aged 16 and younger. Kids up to age 10 can join the fun for free in the Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash, starting at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5K event kicking off at 10:00 AM. The first 100 registrants will receive a stylish insulated cooler bag, and there will be awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age categories. Strollers are welcome, but please leave your furry friends at home. Mark your calendars and be part of this vibrant community celebration!
Organiser's Description
LACE UP FOR ROCKLAND'S LIBRARIES! JOIN US FOR THE INAUGURAL LARC IN THE PARK 5K RUN/WALK AT ROCKLAND LAKE STATE PARK ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF ROCKLAND COUNTY (LARC) SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MEMBERS. LARC IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING ROCKLANDS PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
PRICING:
* Online 5K entry (ages 17 and older) - $32.80 (before 9/30/2025, thereafter $43.40)
* Online 5K entry (ages 16 and younger) - $22.20
* Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash (up to age 10) - FREE
* First 100 5K participants to register will receive an insulated cooler bag
* Prices include race entry and processing fees
* Registration is via online entry only. Registration closes at 9:30am 10/19/2025
SCHEDULE:
* Race day registration opens at 8:30am
* Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash begins at 9:30am
* 5K Run/Walk begins at 10:00am
RACE SCHEDULE
* Kids' Dewey Dash start - 9:30am
* 5K Run / Walk start - 10:00am
OUR AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE SHORTLY FOLLOWING THE 5K
* Overall Male and Female winners
* Top 3 Male and Female age group winners in categories:
* Under 20
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME. PLEASE HAVE YOUR FURRY FRIENDS SIT THIS ONE OUT.
PRICING:
* Online 5K entry (ages 17 and older) - $32.80 (before 9/30/2025, thereafter $43.40)
* Online 5K entry (ages 16 and younger) - $22.20
* Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash (up to age 10) - FREE
* First 100 5K participants to register will receive an insulated cooler bag
* Prices include race entry and processing fees
* Registration is via online entry only. Registration closes at 9:30am 10/19/2025
SCHEDULE:
* Race day registration opens at 8:30am
* Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash begins at 9:30am
* 5K Run/Walk begins at 10:00am
RACE SCHEDULE
* Kids' Dewey Dash start - 9:30am
* 5K Run / Walk start - 10:00am
OUR AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE SHORTLY FOLLOWING THE 5K
* Overall Male and Female winners
* Top 3 Male and Female age group winners in categories:
* Under 20
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME. PLEASE HAVE YOUR FURRY FRIENDS SIT THIS ONE OUT.
LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk
