Bud Break 5K and Kids 1K

People walking among the daffodils
Photo by Phil Zumsteg

Tickets

Special Ticketed Event: Includes event access, race T-shirt and general daily admission to the Arboretum.

Runners entering the timed race will be eligible to win Lakes Running Company gift cards. Prizes will be awarded to the top men and women finishers.

Green bud break shirt

2025 Race Shirt from Innovative Graphics

Kids running at the Farm at the Arb
Man running with a stroller
Dad and son crossing the finish line
Zoomed in view of people running from the Farm
People running next to the daffodils
Kids stretching on the event lawn

Bud Break FAQ

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Where should I go when I get to the Arboretum?

All runners and walkers should use the 82nd Street entrance to the Farm at the Arb. Three-Mile Drive will be closed to cars from 7:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for the timed races.

When can I pick up my T-Shirt?

T-shirt pick-up will be available all day starting at 7 a.m. Participants should arrive at the Farm at the time you signed up for and we will have your t-shirt at the check-in table. 

Are members able to register other participants?

Yes, Arboretum members can register other participants up to their membership level capacity. Example: a Duo Member can register themselves and one additional participant. A Duo+2 Member can register themselves and three additional participants.

How should I track my run?

For an outdoor run, you will need a tracking device to help you measure the 3.1 miles for the Bud Break or 1k for the kid's fun run. Any smartwatch, GPS device or phone app that tracks mileage is acceptable.

How long is a 5K?

It's 3.1 miles - the "k" stands for a kilometer. A kilometer is 0.62 of a mile, which makes a 5k race 3.1 miles long or 16,368 feet long or 5,000 meters long.

How long is a 1K for the kid's race?

Just .62 miles or 2.5 laps on a standard track.