Champlain Bridge 5K - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk

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”.

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

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

Dog Policy: For the safety of all participants and spectators, dogs are not permitted on the race course or in the start/finish area. Only service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are permitted.

Stroller Policy:  Strollers are permitted in the event. Both the participant pushing the stroller and the child in the stroller must be registered for the race. All stroller participants must start at the back of the field, maintain full control of the stroller at all times, yield to other participants, and follow instructions from race officials. The course includes trails, roads, and fields, so participants should use caution throughout the event. A stroller acknowledgment must be signed at race day packet pickup prior to participation with a stroller.

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

*SHIRTS:  Register by September 1st to guarantee an event T-shirt.

AWARDS - 5K ONLY:  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:  Packet pick-up (Bib Number and/or Shirt*) and race day registration 8:45 - 9:30 AM, at the Picnic Pavilion

FACILITY:  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 the 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. Please allow time to reach the start line for the 10:00 AM start.

PARKING:  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:  Check out "Get Offline, Get Outside" Wellness Challenge at https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/get-offline-get-outside

JOIN the LaChute Road Runners Club:  https://lachuterunners.wordpress.com/membership-renewal/