May 18th, 2024 | Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields
Come celebrate the bison at Belwin Conservancy! Join us for Belwin's annual 5k "Run with the Bison" Fun Run! This family friendly, untimed run is open to runners and walkers of all skill levels. Our 5k is part of our annual Belwin Bison Festival which includes our bison release, interactive eco-arts, food trucks, and live music!
The festival runs from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
The Belwin Bison Festival celebrates the bison's critical ecological role in restoring and maintaining our prairie. Come celebrate their return with us!
Be prepared for the weather because the event is rain or shine. ________________________________________________________________________
Course
The 5k will start on Division Street and run you through two of Belwin's beautiful restored prairies: the Bison Prairie, that has been maintained by bison for the past 15 years, and Tallgrass Trails.
Check-In Starts at 9:00 am
Line-Up begins at 9:45 am
Run start time is 10:00 am!
**Note: The bison will be released into the prairie after the run.
**Check-in begins at 9:00 am at Belwin's Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields, 15601 Hudson Road N, Lakeland. There will be a station for check in and same day registration within the tent.
**Line-up starts at 9:45 am and the starting line is a 10 minute walk south through the prairie from the check-in.
**Be prepared for the weather because the event is rain or shine.
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Registration
Register by April 21st to receive a bandana!
5k "Run with the Bison" Fun Run
$20.00 online registration (available through May 17th, 12:00 pm)
$25.00 same day registration (in person, payable with cash, credit card, or check)
Registration fee for runners includes entrance to the festival.
* Youth 12 years and under run for FREE! They still need to register by a parent or guardian through the online system, or sign a waiver on the day of the race *
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Schedule
Throughout the day, live music, interactive eco-arts, prairie activities, and food trucks will be in full swing at the event tent.
9:00 am: Runners check-in
9:45 am: Runners line up
10:00 am: 5k starts
10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Belwin Bison Festival including live music, activities in the tent, food trucks, and the bison herd released onto the prairie at 12 noon!
**Be prepared for the weather because the event is rain or shine.
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Proceeds
All proceeds and donations support native habitat restoration and environmental education at Belwin Conservancy.
For more information visit: belwin.org
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Parking
Parking is available at Belwin's Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields, 15601 Hudson Road N, Lakeland. Entrance fee of $10 per car waived for runners.
(No parking on Division Street)
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Refund Policy
The Race Organizers reserve the right to cancel this event at any time due to inclement weather and/or safety concerns. In any instance the event WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED.
No Refunds. Substitutions may be considered upon request.
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