LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk

Lace up for Rockland's libraries! Join us for the 2nd Annual LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk at Rockland Lake State Park on Sunday, October 18, 2026. 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 9/30/2026, thereafter $43.40)

Online 5K entry (ages 16 and younger) - $22.20 

Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash (up to age 10) - FREE

First 150 5K participants to register will receive library-themed socks

Prices include race entry and processing fees

Registration is via online entry only. Registration closes at 9:45am 10/18/2026

Schedule:

Race day registration opens at 9:00am

Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash begins at 9:30am

5K Run/Walk begins at 10:00am

Entering Rockland Lake State Park:

Use the North Entrance

Proceed to parking lot #1

Rockland Lake State Park charges an entrance fee of $10 per vehicle after 8:00am

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.