Champlain Bridge 5K - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The LaChute Road Runners Club welcomes you to experience a scenic 5K cross-country course through trails, roads, and fields, guided by the powerful symbolism of the lighthouse as a beacon of HOPE and the bridge as a connection to education and support. This event raises awareness about online safety with the Prevention Team/Safe Harbour NY Essex County while encouraging personal connection and well-being through the NYS Parks Wellness Challenge: “Get Offline, Get Outside”.

👟 Fun Run/Walk Details

There is a 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk option along the scenic 5K cross-country course to encourage family participation.

Run/Walk Together, Making Memories One Mile at a Time

👶 Participation Guidelines

• Age Requirement: Youth participants age 15 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver (parent, guardian, or responsible adult) throughout the entire event.
• Family-friendly: This is a family-friendly walk/run, and we invite caregivers to join the fun, support their youth, and make great memories together!

📍 Location

21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point, New York 12928, at the Crown Point State Historic Site and Crown Point DEC Campsite.

👩‍🎓 Student Registration

• Fee Waiver: Thanks to a generous private donor, the registration fee for students 18 and under has been waived.
• T-shirt Registration: Students must still register by September 1st for a FREE T-shirt.

👕 Shirts

• Pre-registration: ONLY to those who pre-register before Sept. 1st.

🏆 Awards Information

• Categories: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each age category for males and females, as well as overall male and female.
• Award Classes: Male and Female, Age: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

🕒 Check-In Details

Packet pick-up (Bib Number and/or Shirt) and race day registration from 8:45 - 9:30 AM, at the Picnic Pavilion.

🚻 Facility Information

• Bathrooms: On site bathrooms (Across from Picnic Pavilion), Near 5K Start: Water Station on Course.

🗺️ Course Map

View map at https://lachuterunners.wordpress.com/champlain-bridge-5k/. The 5K course starts at lighthouse on the campground side and goes UNDER the bridge along the trail. The 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts near bridge/fort on the historic site. Allow yourself time to get to start for 10AM.

🅿️ Parking Details

The NYS Park staff will direct you to the field on the right just before the Picnic Pavilion.

🔒 Online Safety Resources

Check out the online safety resources provided by The Prevention Team - Safe Harbour NY Ambassadors for Essex County at the Picnic Pavilion at this event.

🌳 NYS Parks Wellness Challenge

“Get Offline, Get Outside” Finish 25 activities as an individual or as a team or group to win a special edition sticker! (https://parks.ny.gov/wellness-challenge/)

👥 Join the LaChute Road Runners Club

https://lachuterunners.wordpress.com/membership-renewal/