Butternut Valley Days Hellbender 5K Cross Country Run

Hellbender 5K Cross Country Run

The Butternut Valley Days Hellbender 5k Cross Country Run, a fun, scenic, cross-country style run that celebrates outdoor recreation, community, and the natural beauty of the Butternut Valley in Western Otsego County. Named for the eastern hellbender, a remarkable native salamander and symbol of healthy streams, this 5k invites runners of all levels to get outside for a one-of-a-kind experience in the Valley. The run kicks off Butternut Valley Days, a multiday celebration of the region.

Perks

• Free gift: A free gift for registrants while supplies last!

Event Highlights

• Run Wild: Run wild for the Valley.
• Get Moving: Run wild through the Valley.
• Get Muddy: Get Muddy. Get Moving. Go Hellbender.

Race Details

• Start Location: Butternuts Beer and Ale, Garrattsville, NY
• Registration Opens: 8:30 am
• Run Begins: 9:30 am

Butternut Valley Days Schedule of Events

Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Butternuts Beer and Ale, Garrattsville, NY

• 9:30 a.m.: BVA Hellbender 5k Cross Country Run
• 11 a.m.: Butternut Valley Gravel Grinder Bike Ride presented by CNYC
• 1-6 p.m.: BVA Summer Festival
• 7 p.m.: Outdoor Movie Night presented by Morris Central School

For more information and registration, visit the official race page: Butternut Valley Days Hellbender 5K.