McCloud Maple Sap Run
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Past event
8:45 AM EST
North Salem, Indiana
$22.55–$33.15 · 2 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the spring season with the exciting McCloud Maple Sap Run on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in North Salem, Hendricks County! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all skill levels to enjoy the beautiful trails of McCloud Nature Park while celebrating the arrival of maple sap season. Participants can choose between a professionally timed 5K or 10K race, both featuring scenic routes that wind past sap buckets, the Sugar Shack, and along Big Walnut Creek.
The fun doesn't stop at the finish line! After the race, join in the festivities at the McCloud Maple Syrup Days and Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, a perfect family-friendly event to enjoy delicious pancakes and local syrup. Every registrant will receive a warm fleece headband and a chance to earn unique engraved walnut medals. Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace the great outdoors, connect with nature, and support McCloud Nature Park. Mark your calendars for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
The fun doesn't stop at the finish line! After the race, join in the festivities at the McCloud Maple Syrup Days and Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, a perfect family-friendly event to enjoy delicious pancakes and local syrup. Every registrant will receive a warm fleece headband and a chance to earn unique engraved walnut medals. Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace the great outdoors, connect with nature, and support McCloud Nature Park. Mark your calendars for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
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Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.55 Fee &
Entries closed8:45 AM EST
$22.55
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10k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.15 Fee &
Entries closed8:45 AM EST
$33.15
Organiser's description
The maple sap is running as the trees wake up after the winter, and this is a perfect opportunity to get back to running the trails. Join us for a competitive race or a fun run/walk and start the spring off on the right foot. After the professionally timed race, stick around for the McCloud Maple Syrup Days and Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, fun for the whole family!
PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, March 2, 8-8:30 am at McCloud Nature Park
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Chipped timed 5K/10K
* Finish line snacks
* Everyone will receive a warm, fuzzy fleece headband with the embroidered name of the run.
* Medals will be awarded for the top time overall, and top times for both the 5K and 10K in approximately 15-year age brackets. The unique engraved walnut medals were created from a fallen tree from McCloud Nature Park.
ROUTE:
UPDATED ROUTE, as of March 3, 2022: Due to the high chance of the floodplain trails flooding, we moved the course to the upper trails. This route is mapped at 3.07 miles, and those running the 10K route will complete the course twice. The route is marked with blue arrow signs, is generally counterclockwise, and is entirely on McCloud Nature Park property. The route is on grass and gravel trails, expect some mud. Youll run past sap buckets on maple trees, past the Sugar Shack, along Big Walnut Creek, and youll be in the forest and prairie on this course. The elevation gain is 211 feet. The course crosses the park driveway in two places, and includes these trails: Red-tailed Ridge, Big Walnut Crossing, Coyote Ridge, Woodland Way, Fox Chase, and Prairie View.
The route can be viewed at: https://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/7134639532
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please be mindful of other runners.
This race benefits McCloud Nature Park and Hendricks County Parks.
STAY TO ENJOY THE FREE MCCLOUD MAPLE SYRUP DAYS FESTIVAL AND THE PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER. For more information and to make a reservation for the pancake breakfast, go to https://hendrickscountyparks.org/programs/maple-syrup-days/
PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, March 2, 8-8:30 am at McCloud Nature Park
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Chipped timed 5K/10K
* Finish line snacks
* Everyone will receive a warm, fuzzy fleece headband with the embroidered name of the run.
* Medals will be awarded for the top time overall, and top times for both the 5K and 10K in approximately 15-year age brackets. The unique engraved walnut medals were created from a fallen tree from McCloud Nature Park.
ROUTE:
UPDATED ROUTE, as of March 3, 2022: Due to the high chance of the floodplain trails flooding, we moved the course to the upper trails. This route is mapped at 3.07 miles, and those running the 10K route will complete the course twice. The route is marked with blue arrow signs, is generally counterclockwise, and is entirely on McCloud Nature Park property. The route is on grass and gravel trails, expect some mud. Youll run past sap buckets on maple trees, past the Sugar Shack, along Big Walnut Creek, and youll be in the forest and prairie on this course. The elevation gain is 211 feet. The course crosses the park driveway in two places, and includes these trails: Red-tailed Ridge, Big Walnut Crossing, Coyote Ridge, Woodland Way, Fox Chase, and Prairie View.
The route can be viewed at: https://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/7134639532
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please be mindful of other runners.
This race benefits McCloud Nature Park and Hendricks County Parks.
STAY TO ENJOY THE FREE MCCLOUD MAPLE SYRUP DAYS FESTIVAL AND THE PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER. For more information and to make a reservation for the pancake breakfast, go to https://hendrickscountyparks.org/programs/maple-syrup-days/
Location
McCloud Nature Park, 8518 Hughes Road, North Salem, 46165, IN, United States
McCloud Maple Sap Run
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