Run for the Acorns
- Date Sun 6th October 2024
- Time 9:15AM EST
- Location East Bethany, New York
- Price $10.00 - $35.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Run for the Acorns event on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the beautiful Genesee County Park & Forest in East Bethany, Genesee. This exciting trail run offers both a 5K and 10K distance, allowing participants of all levels to experience the stunning natural beauty of the park. The courses meander through wide, well-marked trails, featuring rolling hills, a scenic creek, and a delightful forest atmosphere.
For those unable to attend in person, there’s a virtual option to participate from October 4 to October 5, 2024, using the RaceJoy tracking app to track your run and record your times. By participating in the Run for the Acorns, you not only challenge yourself but also support a great cause, as all proceeds benefit Acorns, a non-profit group dedicated to connecting people with nature through outdoor learning and fun. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a good cause while enjoying the great outdoors!
For those unable to attend in person, there’s a virtual option to participate from October 4 to October 5, 2024, using the RaceJoy tracking app to track your run and record your times. By participating in the Run for the Acorns, you not only challenge yourself but also support a great cause, as all proceeds benefit Acorns, a non-profit group dedicated to connecting people with nature through outdoor learning and fun. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a good cause while enjoying the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
2024 RUN FOR THE ACORNS - 5K/10K TRAIL RUN
SUNDAY OCTOBER 6, 2024 WITH VIRTUAL OPTION
COME JOIN US AT THE GENESEE COUNTY PARK & FOREST SUNDAY ON OCTOBER 6, 2024. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT THAT DAY THERE WILL BE A VIRTUAL OPTION TO RUN THE 5K OR 10K COURSE AT THE PARK BETWEEN 7AM FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 AND 5PM SATURDAY OCTOBER 5, 2024 USING THE MOBILE RACEJOY TRACKING APP. BOTH THE 5K AND 10KCOURSES ARE MARKED WITH SIGNS AND DIRECTION ARROWS, AND THE APP TRACKS THE COURSES USING GPS POINTS. YOUR START AND FINISH TIMES WILL BE RECORDED AND POSTED TO THE RESULTS AUTOMATICALLY.
THE COURSES ARE ON SINGLE AND DOUBLE TRACK TRAILS THROUGH THE FOREST, ALONG A CREEK AND UP AND DOWN ROLLING HILLS IN THE GENESEE COUNTY PARK & FOREST, WITH AN ESTIMATED 100 FEET OF CLIMB IN THE 10K LOOP. TRAILS ARE VERY WIDE AND EASY TO NEGOTIATE (ROCKS AND ROOTS ARE CLEARLY MARKED FOR SAFETY). THE COURSES START ON ASPHALT AND THEN LEAD INTO THE WOODS FOR A TRULY BEAUTIFUL RUN THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT ACORNS, A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) "FRIENDS OF THE PARK" GROUP THAT SUPPORTS THE GENESEE COUNTY PARKS BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE THROUGH OUTDOOR LEARNING, EDUCATION AND FUN!
SUNDAY OCTOBER 6, 2024 WITH VIRTUAL OPTION
COME JOIN US AT THE GENESEE COUNTY PARK & FOREST SUNDAY ON OCTOBER 6, 2024. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT THAT DAY THERE WILL BE A VIRTUAL OPTION TO RUN THE 5K OR 10K COURSE AT THE PARK BETWEEN 7AM FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 AND 5PM SATURDAY OCTOBER 5, 2024 USING THE MOBILE RACEJOY TRACKING APP. BOTH THE 5K AND 10KCOURSES ARE MARKED WITH SIGNS AND DIRECTION ARROWS, AND THE APP TRACKS THE COURSES USING GPS POINTS. YOUR START AND FINISH TIMES WILL BE RECORDED AND POSTED TO THE RESULTS AUTOMATICALLY.
THE COURSES ARE ON SINGLE AND DOUBLE TRACK TRAILS THROUGH THE FOREST, ALONG A CREEK AND UP AND DOWN ROLLING HILLS IN THE GENESEE COUNTY PARK & FOREST, WITH AN ESTIMATED 100 FEET OF CLIMB IN THE 10K LOOP. TRAILS ARE VERY WIDE AND EASY TO NEGOTIATE (ROCKS AND ROOTS ARE CLEARLY MARKED FOR SAFETY). THE COURSES START ON ASPHALT AND THEN LEAD INTO THE WOODS FOR A TRULY BEAUTIFUL RUN THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT ACORNS, A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) "FRIENDS OF THE PARK" GROUP THAT SUPPORTS THE GENESEE COUNTY PARKS BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE THROUGH OUTDOOR LEARNING, EDUCATION AND FUN!
Races
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10k Run (In Person)
Includes Long-Sleeved Tech Race Shirt
Sun 6th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$35.00
CLOSED -
5k Run/Walk (In Person)
Includes Long-Sleeved Tech Race Shirt
Sun 6th October 2024 (9:15AM EDT)
$35.00
CLOSED -
Virtual 10k Run
Includes Long-Sleeved Tech Race Shirt
$10.00
CLOSED -
Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Includes Long-Sleeved Tech Race Shirt
$10.00
CLOSED
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