NYBG 5K Fun Run

From New York Botanical Garden
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Bronx
- Price $65.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the NYBG 5K Fun Run on Sunday, September 21, 2025! Hosted by the New York Botanical Garden in the beautiful Bronx, this leisurely 3.1-mile course is the perfect way to kick off NYC Climate Week. As you make your way through the Garden, you'll be treated to stunning views of the Maureen K. Chilton Azalea Garden, the Judy and Michael Steinhardt Maple Collection, and historic landmarks like the Lillian and Amy Goldman Stone Mill and the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, but your participation directly supports vital efforts to protect biodiversity and create plant-based solutions to climate change. After the run, celebrate on Daffodil Hill with festivities that include meet-and-greets with NYBG experts who are dedicated to making a difference across various disciplines. Plus, don’t miss out on snagging your exclusive NYBG 5K Fun Run T-shirt! This event is organized in collaboration with the Boogie Down Bronx Run Club, a community initiative dedicated to promoting wellness and engagement among residents of all abilities. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and environmental awareness!
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, but your participation directly supports vital efforts to protect biodiversity and create plant-based solutions to climate change. After the run, celebrate on Daffodil Hill with festivities that include meet-and-greets with NYBG experts who are dedicated to making a difference across various disciplines. Plus, don’t miss out on snagging your exclusive NYBG 5K Fun Run T-shirt! This event is organized in collaboration with the Boogie Down Bronx Run Club, a community initiative dedicated to promoting wellness and engagement among residents of all abilities. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and environmental awareness!
Organiser's Description
Kicking off NYC Climate Week, this leisurely 3.1-mile course takes you past some of the Garden’s most gorgeous scenery, including the Maureen K. Chilton Azalea Garden and the Judy and Michael Steinhardt Maple Collection, plus historic landmarks like the Lillian and Amy Goldman Stone Mill, Mertz Building, and the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Your participation directly supports our work here and around the world to protect biodiversity and develop plant-based solutions to climate change.
After your run, join us on Daffodil Hill for festivities including meet-and-greets with NYBG experts to learn about their important work across a range of disciplines. And don’t forget to grab your NYBG 5K Fun Run T-shirt before you set off to enjoy the rest of your day at the Garden!
Boogie Down Bronx Run Club
This run is designed in partnership with the Boogie Down Bronx Run Club (BDBRC), a collective of everyday Bronx residents whose mission is to promote wellness, inspire, and engage people of all abilities. BDBRC members will be serving as course support throughout the event, so be sure to say hello!
After your run, join us on Daffodil Hill for festivities including meet-and-greets with NYBG experts to learn about their important work across a range of disciplines. And don’t forget to grab your NYBG 5K Fun Run T-shirt before you set off to enjoy the rest of your day at the Garden!
Boogie Down Bronx Run Club
This run is designed in partnership with the Boogie Down Bronx Run Club (BDBRC), a collective of everyday Bronx residents whose mission is to promote wellness, inspire, and engage people of all abilities. BDBRC members will be serving as course support throughout the event, so be sure to say hello!
NYBG 5K Fun Run