Run For the Acorns 5k & 10k

Run for the ACORNS is an annual trail running event hosted by ACORNS, the nonprofit “friends-of-the-park” organization supporting Genesee County Parks through outdoor education, stewardship, and recreational programming. It features both a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K trail run, held on the scenic single- and double-track trails of Genesee County Park & Forest in East Bethany, NY. The course begins on asphalt before winding into the forest, following a creek and rolling hills with about 100 feet of elevation gain, and is clearly marked and well-maintained for safety. The 2025 race will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Registration fees are around $33.30, which include a long-sleeved technical race shirt if registered by the deadline, with prices increasing after late-registration in late September. Packet pickup is available the day before at DeWitt Recreation Area in Batavia and on race day morning at the park. Medals are awarded to the top overall male and female finishers in each event, as well as age-group winners, with recipients needing to be present to claim their awards. All proceeds benefit ACORNS and support its mission to enhance the Genesee County Parks through programs that connect people with nature.