Watertown BPN Solar Eclipse 5k
Monday, April 8, 2024
Past event
5:00 AM EDT
Watertown, New York
$43.40 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Watertown BPN Solar Eclipse 5K on Monday, April 8, 2024, in the scenic city of Watertown, Jefferson! This exciting virtual event invites participants to join in the fun and fitness, all while witnessing a rare total solar eclipse, with the peak occurring at 3:18 PM and lasting an impressive 3 minutes and 45 seconds. As one of the last opportunities to see a total solar eclipse in New York until 2079, this event is expected to draw a crowd of 375,000 to 500,000 visitors, making it a vibrant celebration of community and nature.
Runners can participate in the 5K at their convenience—before, during, or after the eclipse—making it a fantastic way to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime event. All participants will receive a custom race bib, solar eclipse glasses, a race shirt, a medal, and a finisher certificate. Plus, the first 100 registrants will snag a special commemorative pint glass! With schools and many businesses closed for the occasion, it’s the perfect time to lace up your sneakers and take part in a running event that promises to "eclipse" all others.
Runners can participate in the 5K at their convenience—before, during, or after the eclipse—making it a fantastic way to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime event. All participants will receive a custom race bib, solar eclipse glasses, a race shirt, a medal, and a finisher certificate. Plus, the first 100 registrants will snag a special commemorative pint glass! With schools and many businesses closed for the occasion, it’s the perfect time to lace up your sneakers and take part in a running event that promises to "eclipse" all others.
This event has taken place
Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.
Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.
Add your review
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Races
-
Watertown BPN Solar Eclipse 5k (Virtu_Real)
VirtualIncl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed$43.40
Organiser's description
FITNESS AND FUN !!! WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE SKY GOES DARK?
Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8, 2024 in Watertown, NY. The last Total Solar Eclipse in New York was in 1925. The next Total Solar Eclipse in the United States will be in 2045. The next Total Solar Eclipse in New York will be in 2079 and 2144.
The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:18 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 45 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Watertown for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Watertown BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.
THE WATERTOWN BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.
* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATE
*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.
Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.
LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT ,MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED
Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime unique experience on April 8, 2024 in Watertown, NY. The last Total Solar Eclipse in New York was in 1925. The next Total Solar Eclipse in the United States will be in 2045. The next Total Solar Eclipse in New York will be in 2079 and 2144.
The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:18 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 45 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Watertown for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Watertown BPN Solar Eclipse 5K.
THE WATERTOWN BPN SOLAR ECLIPSE 5K, WILL NEED TO BE DONE VIRTUALLY, ON APRIL 8TH. THIS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY, ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE.
* CUSTOM RACE BIB
* RACE SOLAR ECLIPSE GLASSES
* RACE SHIRT
* RACE MEDAL
* CUSTOM FINISHER CERTIFICATE
*** THE FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE CUSTOM SOLAR ECLIPSE MOOD SHADOW COMMEMORATIVE PINT GLASS FOR FREE. THERE WILL ALSO BE A RAFFLE FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES.
Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other running events.
LOCAL PACKET PICK UP LOCATION (SHIRT ,MEDAL, GLASSES, AND ETC.) : TO BE DETERMINED
Location
1035 Arsenal St, Watertown, 13601, NY, United States
Watertown BPN Solar Eclipse 5k
Event data
This event was added by Find a Race. Race Director? Get in touch.
