Flat Rock Brook's 7th Annual 5K Run
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Flat Rock Brook will hold its annual 5K “Run in the Wild” trail run on August 12th. The run begins at our visitor center and after a short street run enters the shaded and forested trails of our 150-acre preserve. The run provides participants with the uncommon experience of trail running through a nature preserve.
Benefitting:
Proceeds benefit Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, a non-profit preserve and environmental education center. Registration fees are considered donations and are not refundable.
Exclusions:
Please note, this is a Trail Run with Rough Terrain in some spots. Due to insurance and safety requirements, dogs, bicycles, skateboards, baby strollers, baby joggers, roller skates and roller blades are prohibited on trails. Our course is primarily shaded. Sunglasses are not recommended on our trail run as they will reduce visibility of the terrain.
Race Information:
All Pre-registrants have to be there by 8:00am to pick up bibs and T-Shirts. Runners signing up the day of the race must register between 7-8 a.m.;
Race Day Registration add $3 per person.
Race limited to 200 participants. So Don't Wait...Sign Up Today!
I have done many 5ks, and this was the best organized I have yet participated in. Well done. Your staff and volunteer help were wonderful; people were engaging, encouraging and inspiring. I commend all involved in this wonderful event, for their enthusiasm and friendliness. A genuine family atmosphere. Well done!!! - 2017 participant
- Adult (ages 18 +) registration is $27 per runner, or $30 on the day of the event.
- Student (ages 12-17) registration is $22 per runner, or $25 on the day of the event.
All pre-registered runners receive a “Run in the Wild” t-shirt and prizes are awarded to the first three male and female finishers in various age categories.
Proceeds from the run support our preservation and education mission.
Our 5K is sanctioned by the USA Track and Field Association.
Registration fees
5K Run (Ages 18+) Closed
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$27.00Mar 8 - Aug 11
5K Run (Ages 12-17) Closed
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$22.00Mar 8 - Aug 11
Who We Are...
Flat Rock Brook is a 150-acre nature preserve and environmental education center in Englewood, NJ, just two miles from the George Washington Bridge. Visit our 3.6 miles of self-guided forested hiking trails that lead to a cascading stream, wetlands, pond and meadows. Register for one of our environmental programs for schools or the public and learn about our natural world. Come explore and learn with us!
Race Location
Event schedule
- Sun, August 12, 2018 7:15 AM - Registration Packet Pick-Up
- Sun, August 12, 2018 8:30 AM - 5k Race Starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sandy Pinto
- sandyp@flatrockbrook.org
- Phone
- +1 201-567-1265
- Website
- Visit website