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
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Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the inaugural LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the scenic Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage, Rockland! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to lace up their running shoes and support a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) Scholarship Fund.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, the 5K run/walk kicks off at 10:00 AM, following the Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash for younger participants at 9:30 AM. Registration is online only, with fees starting at just $22.20 for ages 16 and younger and $32.80 for those 17 and older if you register before September 30, 2025. Don't miss out on the first 100 participants who will receive a stylish insulated cooler bag! Join us for a day of fitness, community spirit, and celebration of Rockland's public libraries. Strollers are welcome, but please leave your furry friends at home for this event. Be part of this uplifting experience and support our local libraries!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, the 5K run/walk kicks off at 10:00 AM, following the Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash for younger participants at 9:30 AM. Registration is online only, with fees starting at just $22.20 for ages 16 and younger and $32.80 for those 17 and older if you register before September 30, 2025. Don't miss out on the first 100 participants who will receive a stylish insulated cooler bag! Join us for a day of fitness, community spirit, and celebration of Rockland's public libraries. Strollers are welcome, but please leave your furry friends at home for this event. Be part of this uplifting experience and support our local libraries!
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. 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
