Gear Up for Spring & Arboretum's Bud Break 5K Run/Walk

There still may be snow on the ground, but spring is in the air!  With the weather warming up, jogging paths are finally clearing.  It's time to lace up the running shoes, hit the asphalt and get ready for the 2013 Bud Break 5K Run/Walk at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum!  

This popular run - set for Sunday, May 5 - is probably the most scenic in the greater metro area, winding through the Arboretum's woods, prairies and blooming crabapples on popular Three-Mile Drive, a certified 5K asphalt course. Participants will also enjoy views of the new sculpture collection at High Point.  Add in a few challenging hills and things really get interesting! 

Here are the details:  Bud Break registration is $20 Arb members/ $25 non-members through April 30; then $30 for members and non-members May 1-3; and $35 for race-day registration.  Register online at www.arboretum.umn.edu/budbreak.aspx .  Fee covers Arboretum gate admission and includes a specially designed T-shirt. 

Check-in on race day is at 8 a.m. The actual run starts at 9 a.m. and awards are presented at 10:30 a.m. in the Visitor Center.  Medals will be awarded to top runners in various age categories. Top overall male and female runners receive a $75 gift card to TC Running Co.; second-place male & female receive $50 gift card to TC Running Co.; third-place male & female receive a $25 Arboretum gift card. 

Bring the family!  The kid-friendly Daffodil Dash for ages 5-12 starts at 10 a.m. and winds through the Dayton Wildflower Garden.  All Daffodil Dash participants receive medals.  (Daffodil Dash pricing is same as Bud Break pricing.)

Questions?  Contact Janet Sinner at 952-443-1423 or sinne002@umn.edu or Carol Fischenich at 952-443-1515 or fisch070@umn.edu.  Pre-registration recommended as the event usually sells out.