2021 ANC Critter Crawl 5k and Yeti Dash...

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
• Yeti Dash 1 Mile Run:- Run 1 Mile

_ The 2021 ANC Critter Crawl 5k and Yeti Dash:

ANC Critter Crawl and Yeti Dash

The Alabama Nature Center (ANC) will host the Critter Crawl 5K and Yeti Dash February 20th, 2021! This 5K trail run is like no other! The Critter Crawl is a TRAIL RUN benefiting the ANC education programs that takes runners through a portion of the ANC's 5 mile trail system.

You will not want to miss out on the ANC Yeti Dash! The Yeti Dash is a 1 mile trail system run. Nature/critter costumes are mandatory for any guests who wish to participate in the Yeti Dash. Any guests who do not dress in costume will not be eligible to win a Yeti Dash medal. This is an all-out race to beat the Yeti, can you survive?

Due to COVID-19 related circumstances and to help ensure the safety of our race participants, staff, and volunteers, we have decided to make a few changes to the Critter Crawl 5k and Yeti Dash for 2021. These changes will only be in effect for the 2021 race. We hope to resume the Critter Crawl as normal in the future. Below are some of those changes:

***For 2021 only, all Critter Crawl 5k race participants will receive a custom one time only finisher medal! These finisher medals will be different from our normal top 3 place medals from previous years. Finisher medals will be given out as race participants cross the finish line after completing the Critter Crawl 5k on your way out. In addition, all Yeti Dash race participants will receive a finisher medal.

Please bring a mask with you to wear during packet pick up/registration and to wear in instances where you may be within 6 feet of person from a different household. You do not have to wear your mask while on the trail running the 5k.  

***For 2021 only, to help ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, and race participants, we have decided to not host our traditional trophy ceremony and included activities. Trophy ceremony activities including food, music, vendors, water, and door prizes will be postponed until 2022. Instead, all Critter Crawl 5k race participants will receive a custom one time only finisher medal! Make sure to wear warm athletic clothes since it will likely be cold. Parking will be in the pavilion meadow.

While you are here, be on the lookout for the elusive Yeti, you just might be able to snag a picture with him!

Shirts are guaranteed for participants registering before January 31, 2020. Extras will be ordered but run out fast.

Day of registration fees are as follows:
Critter Crawl 5k Day of fee: $30
ANC Yeti Dash Day of fee: $25

Remember it is Mandatory for participants in the Yeti Dash to wear a nature/critter costume. Any participants not wearing a costume will not be eligible to win a Yeti Dash medal. While you are here be on the lookout for the elusive Yeti, you might even be able to snag a picture with him!

5K starts at 8:30 am and the Yeti Dash starts at 9:45 am.

Schedule:
Saturday February 20th
7:30am Registration Station open for packet pickup
8:30am Critter Crawl 5k Race begins
9:45am Yeti Dash begins
10:30am NO Trophy Ceremony for 2021

Finisher medals will be given out as race participants cross the finish line after completing the Critter Crawl 5k.

Participants may pick up their race packets Friday February 19th 1pm-6pm. The course will be open that afternoon (1pm-4pm) for individuals who want to see the course prior to the race.

Although we cherish our furry friends, the Alabama Nature Center has a NO pet policy at this time. We ask that you leave your pets at home for this race. This excludes service aid dogs.

The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) is the oldest and largest non-profit conservation organization in Alabama. The AWF was established by sportsmen in 1935 to promote the conservation and wise use of our wildlife and natural resources and to ensure a high quality of life for future generations of Alabamians. AWF headquarters is located at Lanark in Millbrook, Alabama. Lanark contains five distinct destinations: AWF Headquarters, Historic Lanark, Lanark Pavilion, the Alabama Nature Center and the NaturePlex.

Please see www.alabamawildlife.org or call 334-285-4550 for more details. 

3050 Lanark Rd, Millbrook, AL 36054, USA
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-) 2021 race registration is open • Registration Information 
 

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