Press release
East Bethany, NY –Enjoy a trail run in the Genesee County Park & Forest this fall! Run for the
ACORNS 5k/10k trail run and walk takes place in person on Sunday, October 2nd at the Genesee
County Park & Forest.
Register at runsignup.com/Race/NY/EastBethany/RuntheAcorns
Race in person or use the virtual option.
Both courses are marked with signs and direction arrows, and the app tracks the courses using GPS points. Your start and finish times will be recorded and posted to the results automatically.
To join the virtual race run the 5K or 10K course at the park between 8:00a.m. September 23, 2022, and 5:00p.m. October 1, 2022, using the RaceJoy tracking app How to Be Tracked — RaceJoy . Your start and finish times will be recorded and posted to the results automatically.
The courses are on single and double track trails through the forest, along a creek and up and down rolling hills in the Genesee County Park & Forest, with an estimated 100 feet of climb in the 10K loop. Trails are very wide and easy to negotiate (rocks and roots are clearly marked for safety). The courses start on asphalt and then lead into the woods for a truly beautiful run through the countryside. Surround yourself in the beauty of the forest in October on trails through the woods, along the headwaters of Black Creek and over rolling hills.
Grab a friend for some great exercise and fun in the park! Meet at Pavilion B for race start.
This 5k/10k trail run and walk is designed for people of all ages and activity levels. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female running finishers in each race. Awards will also be given to the top male and female running finishers in each age group. Enjoy post-race snacks and drinks as you congratulate your fellow participants!
DETAILS
Starting Times for October 2nd: Check-in 8:00AM 10K Run 9:00AM 5K Run/Walk 9:15AM
Virtual Run: You must run the 5K or 10K course at the Genesee County Park & Forest between 8:00a.m.
September 23, 2022, and 5:00p.m. October 1, 2022 using the mobile RaceJoy tracking app How to Be Tracked — RaceJoy, which you can download when you register.
10K Run: You must finish the first 5K of the race in 50 minutes or less or you will be disqualified.
Shirts: Must register by September 10, 2022, to receive a long-sleeved tech race shirt. No guarantee of a
shirt if you register after this date.
Awards: Medals to the overall top two male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K run to the winning
team in the 10K Team Relay event, and to our top male and female finishers in each age group (14 & under for the 5K run, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & over) – you must be present to receive your medal. No awards to virtual race participants.
Fees: October 2, 2022: $30 in advance (must be received by 5PM September 25, 2022); $35 late and race
day registration.
Virtual Race: $10 in advance for virtual race participation plus a $20 option to purchase a race shirt (order
for shirt must be received by 5PM September 10, 2022).
Packet Pickup: Friday September 30th, 2022, 4:30 – 6:00 pm @ DeWitt Recreation Area 115 Cedar St.,
Batavia, NY at Pavilion 1 or on race day.
Register online: runsignup.com/Race/NY/EastBethany/RuntheAcorns
For more information visit call 585-344-1122, email geneseeacorns@gmail.com or visit
https://www.geneseeacorns.org/run.html
All proceeds benefit the ACORNS, the non-profit organization that supports the Genesee County
parks with a mission to enhance the visitor experience and foster environmental stewardship and
education.