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 of fun and fitness at the 2nd Annual LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk, happening on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the beautiful Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage, Rockland. Lace up your running shoes and join fellow community members in supporting Rockland's libraries while enjoying the great outdoors! This family-friendly event not only features a competitive 5K run/walk but also offers a free Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash for children up to age 10.
By participating in this vibrant event, you'll be helping to fund the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) Scholarship Fund and professional development for its members. Registration is available online, with early bird pricing at $32.80 for those aged 17 and older, and $22.20 for participants aged 16 and younger. Plus, the first 150 5K registrants will snag exclusive library-themed socks! Don't miss out on a fantastic morning filled with community spirit, awards for top finishers, and the chance to make a difference. Join us at Rockland Lake State Park and be part of this uplifting celebration of health and literacy!
By participating in this vibrant event, you'll be helping to fund the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) Scholarship Fund and professional development for its members. Registration is available online, with early bird pricing at $32.80 for those aged 17 and older, and $22.20 for participants aged 16 and younger. Plus, the first 150 5K registrants will snag exclusive library-themed socks! Don't miss out on a fantastic morning filled with community spirit, awards for top finishers, and the chance to make a difference. Join us at Rockland Lake State Park and be part of this uplifting celebration of health and literacy!
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 150 5K participants to register will receive library-themed socks
* 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 150 5K participants to register will receive library-themed socks
* 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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