Earth Day 7K Run/Walk

Date and Time

Saturday Apr 19, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Location

Wachtmeister Field Station
Outer Park St., Canton, NY 13617

Located just south of the St. Lawrence University campus on Park St./County Route 27 in Canton.
If approaching from Canton Village, it is the first driveway on the left after passing over the wooden bow bridge over the Little River.
If approaching from the south, the Field Station is the third driveway on the right after passing Kunoco.
Wachtmeister Field Station has a single indoor restroom.

Fees/Admission

All proceeds for this event will benefit local conservation and environmental education projects in the North Country!

General Registration: $25
Student Registration: $15
Youth 12 and under: Free

Website

https://www.natureupnorth.org/event/9th-annual-earth-day-7k-runwalk

Contact Information

Daniel French: (315)-212-6633, djfrench@stlawu.edu

Description

9th Annual Earth Day 7K Run/Walk
Presented by Nature Up North

Nature Up North's annual walk/run is back to celebrate Earth Day on St. Lawrence University's Kip and Saddlemire Trails! Proceeds for the event will benefit local conservation and environmental education initiatives.

Race Details

Race day registration opens at 9am, or you can register ahead of time here.
Walkers are welcome to start their race as early as 10am and are encouraged to start before 10:30am when runners begin.
All participants will start and finish the race at the Wachtmeister Field Station. Runner's times will be recorded and available after the event.
Create your own “Earth Day Ensemble” of clothing for the race to show off your unique style.
Join after the race for raffle prizes and refreshments.

Trail Details

The flat 7 kilometer (approximately 4.4 miles) course connects the Kip and Saddlemire Trails at St. Lawrence University, passing through scenic forests and wetlands along the Little River.
The flat terrain makes this course suitable for runners and walkers of all fitness levels.
The course will be well marked with volunteers at major intersections and maps available at race start.
Short road segments connect the longer stretches of trail.
Be prepared for a few muddy sections.

Printed courtesy of www.visitstlc.com/ – Contact the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce for more information.
101 Main St., 1st Flr., Canton, NY 13617 – (315) 386-4000 – info@slcchamber.org