LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Valley Cottage, New York
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day filled with community spirit and fun at the 2nd Annual LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk! Taking place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the picturesque Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage, this event promises to be a memorable experience for participants of all ages. Lace up your running shoes and join fellow enthusiasts as you support Rockland's libraries. The event features a 5K run/walk for ages 17 and older, with early registration priced at just $32.80 until September 30, 2026. For younger runners aged 16 and under, entry is only $22.20, and kids up to age 10 can participate in the free Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash starting at 9:30 AM.
Proceeds from this delightful event will benefit the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) Scholarship Fund and assist in the professional development of its members. The race kicks off at 10:00 AM, and the first 100 registrants will receive a special insulated cooler bag. With awards for overall winners and age group categories, there’s plenty of motivation to give it your all! So mark your calendars, gather your
Proceeds from this delightful event will benefit the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) Scholarship Fund and assist in the professional development of its members. The race kicks off at 10:00 AM, and the first 100 registrants will receive a special insulated cooler bag. With awards for overall winners and age group categories, there’s plenty of motivation to give it your all! So mark your calendars, gather your
Organiser's Description
LACE UP FOR ROCKLAND'S LIBRARIES! JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL LARC IN THE PARK 5K RUN/WALK AT ROCKLAND LAKE STATE PARK ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026. 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 9/30/2026, 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 9:45am 10/18/2026
SCHEDULE:
* Race day registration opens at 9:00am
* Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash begins at 9:30am
* 5K Run/Walk begins at 10:00am
ENTERING ROCKLAND LAKE STATE PARK:
* Use the North Entrance
* Proceed to parking lot #1
* Rockland Land State Park charges an entrance fee of $10 per vehicle after 8:00am
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 9/30/2026, 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 9:45am 10/18/2026
SCHEDULE:
* Race day registration opens at 9:00am
* Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash begins at 9:30am
* 5K Run/Walk begins at 10:00am
ENTERING ROCKLAND LAKE STATE PARK:
* Use the North Entrance
* Proceed to parking lot #1
* Rockland Land State Park charges an entrance fee of $10 per vehicle after 8:00am
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.
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Rockland Lake State Park, 299 Rockland Lake Rd., Valley Cottage, 10989, NY, United States
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