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Run wild for Woodcock!
90% trails, 100% outdoor fun.
Woodcock Nature Center welcomes runners, hikers and walkers of all ages at its annual Where the Wild Things Run 5K and Kids Fun Run. You can even become a fundraiser and promote your run to friends and family to increase your impact.
For several decades, this event has highlighted Woodcock’s nearly 5 miles of publicly accessible trails and raised money for the center’s educational programs.
All proceeds support the nature center!
The popular 5K is 90% trail with a mix of groomed trails, rugged trails and narrow bridges/boardwalks. The terrain of the 5k highlights the diversity and beauty of the Woodcock property. A shorter 1K Kids Fun Run geared towards ages 6 and up is appropriate for walkers and runners of all ages.
Tentative Order of Events:
Friday, October 14 from 4-6pm - Packet Pick-up at Woodcock (56 Deer Run Road, Wilton CT)
Sunday, October 16:
8:30 am - Registration opens & packet pickup
9:00 am - Kids Registration Closes
9:15 am - Kids Fun Run warm-up!
9:30 am - Kids Fun Run kick-off (15-20 min race) & Registration closes for 5K
10:00 am - 5K Kick-off (kids invited to cheer on the runners)
10:05 am - Kids crafts, activities and music in and around the pavilion (playground will be open too!)
10:15 am - Woodcock Annual Turtle Race! Gather around to see which of the Woodcock turtles will win this year! Plus other activities
11:30 am (aprox. ) - Lunch order pickup. 5K prizes plus family fun in and around our pavilion continues through the completion of the 5K.
11 am - 1 pm - POST RACE PARTY continues!
Pre-Order Your Lunch!
Registrants can also choose from a variety of pre-ordered lunch options. Make your selections at registration and we'll have lunch waiting for you! Limited lunches will also be available on race day but are not guaranteed.
5K Prizes:
Top runners will receive a gift card to Outdoors Sports Center in Wilton and Ridgefield Running Company in Ridgefield.
Fun Run racer giveaways include:
More gift cards, Woodcock-themed swag and other surprises!
Race T-Shirts & Gear:
Only participants registered by October 1 are guaranteed a race t-shirt. Additional t-shirts and gear available for purchase on race day.
Sponsorships
Woodcock also welcomes interested businesses to inquire about sponsorship opportunities using the contact form below.
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Listing Status
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Added to our DirectoryMar 29, 2011
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Last Updated in our DirectoryNov 2, 2023
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Last checked by a snack-eating human.Sep 3, 2023
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This listing has expired, and been removed from our DirectoryNov 2, 2023
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