Lace up for Rockland's libraries! Join us for the inaugural LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk at Rockland Lake State Park on Sunday, October 19. Proceeds benefit the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) Scholarship Fund and professional development for members. LARC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting and promoting Rockland’s public libraries.

Pricing:

• Online 5K entry (ages 17 and older) - $32.80 (before 9/30/2025, thereafter $43.40)
• Online 5K entry (ages 16 and younger) - $22.20 
• Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash (up to age 10) - FREE
• First 100 5K participants to register will receive an insulated cooler bag
• Prices include race entry and processing fees
• Registration is via online entry only. Registration closes at 9:30am 10/19/2025
   

Schedule:

• Race day registration opens at 8:30am
• Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash begins at 9:30am
• 5K Run/Walk begins at 10:00am

Race Schedule

• Kids' Dewey Dash start - 9:30am
• 5K Run / Walk start - 10:00am

Our awards ceremony will take place shortly following the 5K

• Overall Male and Female winners
• Top 3 Male and Female age group winners in categories:
• Under 20
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70+

Strollers are welcome. Please have your furry friends sit this one out.