2016 Arbor Day Run – April 9

9 a.m. Rain or shine. Kids Dash (ages 10 & under) begins at 8:50 a.m.

Join fellow runners and nature enthusiasts for the eleventh annual Arbor Day Run! Catch glimpses of spring as you traverse the cross-country course plotted along Adkins Arboretum’s network of scenic forest and meadow paths.

Awards will be presented to overall male/female and master winners, top 3 male/female winners in categories 10 & under through 70 & over in 10-year age groups.

Quality “Arbor Day 5K” shirts to all registered 5K participants. Fun Run/Kids Dash participants may purchase T-shirts for $10 each. Post-race festivities include refreshments, awards, and a native tree raffle. Chip timing provided by BluePoint Race Management.

Click here to download the 5K route.

Click here to download the One-Mile Fun Run/Walk route.

All proceeds benefit Adkins Arboretum, a Chesapeake Native Garden. For more information, visitadkinsarboretum.org.
5K Registration fees: $20 ages 16 & up, $10 ages 15 & under if registered by March 26. $25/$15 day of the race

The One-Mile Run Run/Walk and Healthy Kids Dash are free.

Our FREE 5K Fun Run Series continues, so come out and join us for the Spring Fling 5K on Saturday April 16, 2016!  Race time is 9:00am and on-site registration will begin at 7:30am.  Online registration is available HERE.  If you opt to register online, please plan on arriving to the shop by 8:30am for bib pick-up.

We believe in having FUN, and we will continue the fun with our winners being determined by who can guess their finish time by the closest margin.  If you can guess your time within 10 seconds, then YOU will be a WINNER!

Remember, there is no registration ‘fee’, but we do ask for a donation for a local cause.  This month brings prom right around the corner, and the St. Michaels High School After-Prom Party Committee needs some help.  The After Prom Party is a free event open to all attendees that have pledged to have a drug- and alcohol-free prom experience.   We are asking participants to bring a gift card to donate to the After Prom Party.  These gift cards will be used as door prizes that will be awarded throughout the event.  Gift cards for gas, groceries, restaurants, etc. in any amount are welcome.

As usual, this event is open to everyone.  All ages, all abilities, and even pets are allowed.  One requirement….HAVE FUN!  We hope to see you in April!