Run for the Acorns
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location East Bethany, New York
- Price $33.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community at the 14th Annual Run for the Acorns, taking place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in the picturesque East Bethany, Genesee County. Lace up your running shoes and choose between the 5K run/walk or the invigorating 10K run, both set against the stunning backdrop of the Genesee County Park & Forest. Experience the thrill of running on wide, well-maintained trails that meander through lush forests, alongside a serene creek, and over rolling hills, with the 10K course featuring an estimated 100 feet of elevation gain.
This event promises not only a fantastic outdoor experience but also supports a great cause. All proceeds will benefit ACORNS, a dedicated non-profit group committed to connecting people with nature through outdoor learning and education. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support breast cancer research. Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the sport, join us for a day of health, camaraderie, and making a difference in the community!
This event promises not only a fantastic outdoor experience but also supports a great cause. All proceeds will benefit ACORNS, a dedicated non-profit group committed to connecting people with nature through outdoor learning and education. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support breast cancer research. Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the sport, join us for a day of health, camaraderie, and making a difference in the community!
Organiser's Description
COME JOIN US AT THE GENESEE COUNTY PARK & FOREST SUNDAY ON OCTOBER 4, 2026 FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE ACORNS 5K RUN/WALK OR 10K RUN
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, AND ACORNS
WILL DONATE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH.
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, AND ACORNS
WILL DONATE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH.
Races
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10k Run
Incl. $3.30 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Race Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.30
CLOSED -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.30 Fee & Long-Sleeved Tech Race Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$33.30
CLOSED
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Genesee County Park and Forest, Raymond Road, East Bethany, 14054, NY, United States
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