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 fantastic day of fitness and fun at the inaugural LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 19, 2025! Set in the beautiful surroundings of Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage, this exciting event is a perfect opportunity to lace up your running shoes while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will benefit the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) Scholarship Fund and professional development for its members.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a leisurely walk, the 5K event starting at 10:00 AM is open to participants of all ages. Kids can join in the fun with the Dewey Decimal Dash, which kicks off at 9:30 AM for those up to age 10—completely free! Don't miss the chance to be one of the first 100 5K registrants, who will receive a stylish insulated cooler bag. With awards for overall and age group winners, this event promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Strollers are welcome, so gather your friends and family, and let’s make this a memorable day for Rockland’s libraries!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a leisurely walk, the 5K event starting at 10:00 AM is open to participants of all ages. Kids can join in the fun with the Dewey Decimal Dash, which kicks off at 9:30 AM for those up to age 10—completely free! Don't miss the chance to be one of the first 100 5K registrants, who will receive a stylish insulated cooler bag. With awards for overall and age group winners, this event promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Strollers are welcome, so gather your friends and family, and let’s make this a memorable day for Rockland’s 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 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 9:45am 10/19/2025
SCHEDULE:
* Race day registration opens at 9:00am
* 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 9:45am 10/19/2025
SCHEDULE:
* Race day registration opens at 9:00am
* 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
