We're back with our annual springtime trail race!

Nature Up North invites you to join us for the 6th Annual Earth Day 7K Trail Run & Walk on Sunday, April 24th, 2022, at 10:30 am. One of the few annual trail races in the North Country, proceeds from this race benefit local conservation and environmental education initiatives. This will be our first in-person 7k since 2019 - you don’t want to miss it!

Runners begin at 10:30 am at Wachtmeister Field Station. Race day registration opens at 9:00 am. Runners times will be recorded and available after the event. Walkers official start is 10:00 am, but are welcome to start anytime after registration opens.

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 all major intersections. Short road segments connect the longer stretches of trail. Be prepared for a few muddy sections.

Join us after the race for awards, a prize raffle, and refreshments! Information about sponsors and raffle prizes coming soon.

Thanks to generous donations of prizes from: Little Grasse Farm, Potsdam Food Co-op, Nature's Storehouse, Newmanzone Maple, Raquette River Brewing, Birch Boys Inc., and more!

The race fee is $25 for general admittance and $15 for students. Youth 12 and under are free. All proceeds for this event will benefit local conservation and environmental education projects in the North Country. Race t-shirts will be available to all registered racers, including walkers - however you must register by April 10th to guarantee a t-shirt in your preferred size! Early registration is appreciated.

To register, please visit this link: https://www.natureupnorth.org/form/2022-earth-day-7k-registration

Directions: The Wachtmeister Field Station is 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 the Kunoco. Wachtmeister Field Station has a single indoor restroom.

Please contact info@natureupnorth.org with any questions.

Nature Up North is an environmental education and outreach project based at St. Lawrence University that works to offer hands-on and online opportunities for North Country residents to connect with the local environment.