Join fellow runners and nature enthusiasts for the 11th annual Arbor Day Run. Featuring a 5K Run/Walk and a one-mile Family Fun Run/Walk, the event will kick off with a healthy kids dash at 8:50 a.m. Participants will catch glimpses of spring as they traverse the cross-country course plotted along the Arboretum's network of scenic forest and meadow paths. Post-race festivities include refreshments, awards, and a native tree raffle. All registered 5K participants will receive an "Arbor Day 5K" t-shirt. Fun Run and Kids Dash participants may purchase t-shirts for $10 each. Chip timing is provided for the 5K Run.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the Visitor's Center. Parking is available inside the entrance of the Arboretum. The event kicks off with a Healthy Kids Dash at 8:50 a.m. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. and is followed by the One-Mile Fun Run. A map of the course is available at www.adkinsarboretum.org Refreshments will be provided after the race.