# LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk - **When:** Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT - **Where:** Rockland Lake State Park, Valley Cottage, NY, 10989 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-182382-larc-in-the-park-5k-run-walk ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/ValleyCottage/LARCInThePark5KRunWalk2025?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description 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. --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-182382-larc-in-the-park-5k-run-walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182382-larc-in-the-park-5k-run-walk) — data from Run This (runthis.run).