Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Hockessin, Delaware
- Price $20.00 - $45.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in the picturesque Hockessin, New Castle! This exciting event invites runners and walkers to experience the stunning natural landscapes of Mt. Cuba Center. The race kicks off at 10 AM, following bib pickup from 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM, allowing participants to traverse a unique 5K course that winds through meadows, forests, and alongside serene streams and ponds.
This is more than just a run; it’s a celebration of nature and conservation. Participants will explore the wild side of Mt. Cuba’s 1,000-acre property, seeing first-hand the incredible biodiversity and ecological restoration efforts in action. After crossing the finish line, stay for a vibrant post-run celebration featuring a Conservation Collective expo, hay wagon rides, guided walking tours, and live music! Plus, your registration includes free access to the beautiful gardens until 4 PM, making it a perfect day out for the whole family. Whether you’re running or cheering from the sidelines, the Wild & Rooted 5K is an unforgettable opportunity to connect with nature and support vital conservation efforts. Don’t miss out on this chance to
This is more than just a run; it’s a celebration of nature and conservation. Participants will explore the wild side of Mt. Cuba’s 1,000-acre property, seeing first-hand the incredible biodiversity and ecological restoration efforts in action. After crossing the finish line, stay for a vibrant post-run celebration featuring a Conservation Collective expo, hay wagon rides, guided walking tours, and live music! Plus, your registration includes free access to the beautiful gardens until 4 PM, making it a perfect day out for the whole family. Whether you’re running or cheering from the sidelines, the Wild & Rooted 5K is an unforgettable opportunity to connect with nature and support vital conservation efforts. Don’t miss out on this chance to
Organiser's Description
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Bib Pickup: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Mass Start: 10 AM
Be part of history at Mt. Cuba Centers inaugural Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run! For the first time ever, runners and walkers are invited to explore the breathtaking natural lands of Mt. Cuba Center on a one-of-a-kind course that winds through meadows and forests, along streams and ponds, and across the same scenic terrain that Mt. Cubas conservation team manages to restore and protect native habitats.
This isnt your typical 5Kits a chance to experience the wild side of Mt. Cuba in motion.
RACE COURSE
Participants will traverse 5K's of Mt. Cubas scenic trailspart of the 1,000-acre property dedicated to ecological restoration, environmental education, and scientific research. Unlike the manicured gardens, these trails showcase a wilder aesthetic that reflects the natural beauty and biodiversity of the regional landscape. Featuring sweeping meadows buzzing with pollinators, a restored pond, views of Appalachian Piedmont topography, an abundance of native trees and birdlife, Mt. Cubas collaboration with The American Chestnut Foundation and more, this is a truly unique way to support conservation and witness the work you're supporting with your run.
Note: The course includes variable surfaces such as grass, mulch, gravel, and dirt, with moderate hills and rolling terrain.
POST-RUN CELEBRATION
After you cross the finish line, stay to celebrate and connect with nature, community, and conservation:
CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE: Learn about Mt. Cubas work in land management, reforestation, and meadow restoration, and meet other local conservation partners preserving wildlife habitat in our region in our conservation expo.
HAY WAGON RIDES: Take a 30-minute scenic ride through Mt. Cubas hills and fields to see restoration projects up close.
female sign WALKING TOURS: Join guided tours to explore sections of the course and learn more about Mt. Cubas natural lands and stewardship practices.
MUSIC & MERRIMENT: Enjoy music from a live DJ and delicious food, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase..
GARDEN EXPLORATION: Your race registration comes with free general admission to Mt. Cuba Center's gardens and natural lands until 4 PM so you can continue to explore throughout the day after your run.
JOIN US!
The Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run is your opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself on a beautiful course, and support Mt. Cuba Centers mission to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and habitats. Want to come enjoy the day but not feeling the run? Grab a Spectator Ticket to cheer on your friends and family, enjoy the gardens all day and participate in the post-race party! The Wild & Rooted 5K is a rain or shine event.
Bib Pickup: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Mass Start: 10 AM
Be part of history at Mt. Cuba Centers inaugural Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run! For the first time ever, runners and walkers are invited to explore the breathtaking natural lands of Mt. Cuba Center on a one-of-a-kind course that winds through meadows and forests, along streams and ponds, and across the same scenic terrain that Mt. Cubas conservation team manages to restore and protect native habitats.
This isnt your typical 5Kits a chance to experience the wild side of Mt. Cuba in motion.
RACE COURSE
Participants will traverse 5K's of Mt. Cubas scenic trailspart of the 1,000-acre property dedicated to ecological restoration, environmental education, and scientific research. Unlike the manicured gardens, these trails showcase a wilder aesthetic that reflects the natural beauty and biodiversity of the regional landscape. Featuring sweeping meadows buzzing with pollinators, a restored pond, views of Appalachian Piedmont topography, an abundance of native trees and birdlife, Mt. Cubas collaboration with The American Chestnut Foundation and more, this is a truly unique way to support conservation and witness the work you're supporting with your run.
Note: The course includes variable surfaces such as grass, mulch, gravel, and dirt, with moderate hills and rolling terrain.
POST-RUN CELEBRATION
After you cross the finish line, stay to celebrate and connect with nature, community, and conservation:
CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE: Learn about Mt. Cubas work in land management, reforestation, and meadow restoration, and meet other local conservation partners preserving wildlife habitat in our region in our conservation expo.
HAY WAGON RIDES: Take a 30-minute scenic ride through Mt. Cubas hills and fields to see restoration projects up close.
female sign WALKING TOURS: Join guided tours to explore sections of the course and learn more about Mt. Cubas natural lands and stewardship practices.
MUSIC & MERRIMENT: Enjoy music from a live DJ and delicious food, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase..
GARDEN EXPLORATION: Your race registration comes with free general admission to Mt. Cuba Center's gardens and natural lands until 4 PM so you can continue to explore throughout the day after your run.
JOIN US!
The Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run is your opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself on a beautiful course, and support Mt. Cuba Centers mission to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and habitats. Want to come enjoy the day but not feeling the run? Grab a Spectator Ticket to cheer on your friends and family, enjoy the gardens all day and participate in the post-race party! The Wild & Rooted 5K is a rain or shine event.
Races
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Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 22nd November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$45.00
Registration Includes: + Race Entry + Race Bib + All Day Access to Mt. Cuba Center Gardens & Natural Lands + Access to our post-race party that includes Hay Wagon Rides, Walking Tours, Live DJ, Conservation Collective Expo, and delicious food, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase -
Wild & Rooted Spectator Pass
Sat 22nd November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$20.00
Registration Includes: + All Day Access to Mt. Cuba Center Gardens & Natural Lands + Access to our post-race party that includes Hay Wagon Rides, Walking Tours, Live DJ, Conservation Collective Expo, and delicious food, beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
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Location
3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, 19707, DE, United States
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