McKaig 5K Trail Race

Event Overview

Get ready for another beautiful, fun-packed, Autumn morning at one of the region's most highly regarded 5k Trail Races. The McKaig Trail Race is kicking off its second decade as we celebrate our nation's 250th.

What You'll Get

• Stylish T-Shirt: A special, always stylish McKaig Race T-Shirt (if registered by 9/28)
• Festival Area: Festival area with music and post-race food & beverages, including...
• Chili Cook-off: Free access to the chili cook-off where you can taste and vote for your favorites
• Chip Timing: Professional chip timing and real time results by Bryn Mawr Racing Company.

Participate Without Running

• Chili Tasting Band: Don’t want to run or walk? Stop by the McKaig table and get a $5 band to be part of the chili tasting & judging.
• Raffle Ticket: Pick up a raffle ticket to win 4 tickets to a Union home game!
• Fundraising Opportunities: The opportunity to fundraise and really make a difference for the park.
• Prizes: Prizes for the largest Individual and Team Fundraisers plus free registrations for anyone raising $100 or more!

Race Experience

As always, it's never the same course twice as you run the trails through these beautiful woods, across streams and up and down hills in this scenic but challenging race.

Kid's Activities

• Monkey Rock Miler: Returning for another season is the Monkey Rock Miler (leashed dogs welcome).
• Free Kids Race: Your choice of a 150 meter jaunt around the school yard for younger kids or a half mile race that includes a small section of the trail for older kids.

Community Impact

A reminder that 100% of the proceeds go toward nature education programs and the maintenance and preservation of this nearly 100 acre oasis, which survives solely on donations, memberships, and proceeds from events like this one. Great race, great cause, great time!

More Information

For more information about the nature center, additional upcoming events, or benefits of membership, click here: McKaig Nature Center or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Awards and Registration

• Winner Prizes: Overall winner awards and prizes, custom age group winner medals.
• Race Shirts: Awesome race shirts for all registered by 9/31.
• Registration Limit: This race will be limited to the first 125 racers registered.
• Early Bird Pricing: Early bird pricing through August 31st.

Awards Details

Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in the following age groups: <14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Fundraising Opportunities

As mentioned, we’ve added the ability for you to maximize your generosity to McKaig's ongoing mission by implementing Individual and Team Fundraising options. Prizes for Top fundraisers and Free Registrations for all who meet their goals!

Contact Us

Questions? Feel free to contact our race director, Karl, at 5k@enjoymckaig.org