Please join us for our very first Fairies and Flowers Garden Fun Run! This run is non-timed and non-competitive and aims to get families and their kids moving and exercising outside. Parents must register their kids online ahead of time, bibs will be picked up on the day of the run. Parents are welcome to run with their kids but need not register themselves. Children must be 13 years of age or younger to participate. Normal admission rates apply. Members and kids ages 6 and under are FREE, Non-Member kids ages 7-13 are $10. Normal admission rates apply at the gate for our Non-Member families attending to cheer on or accompany their racers! Only racers need to register ahead of time; all others will pay admissions on the day of.

We have two course options this year for our young runners. There will be a shorter 400 meter (1/4 mile) run around our paved garden loop (appropriate for strollers and kids up to 8 years old) and a longer 1600 meter run (1 mile) along our Lowenfel’s-Hoersting Nature Trail (appropriate for ages 9-13). Both courses begin and end on the ABG lawn in front of the Greenhouse. Come dressed in your favorite fairy or garden themed costume!

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Enjoy face paint, raffle with a chance to win a $25 gift card to Skinny Raven, bubbles, sidewalk chalk or just strolling the Garden after the race. Girls on the Run will also be here to help answer any questions about their program for 3rd-5th graders.

Race Day Schedule (This is a non-timed, non-competitive race)

9:00am- Doors Open

10:20am- Warm-up exercises for our 1600 meter runners

10:30am- 1600-meter race begins

10:50am- Warm-up exercises for our 400 meter runners

11:00am- 400 meter race begins

11:00am-12:00pm- Families can enjoy cheering on their racers, face paint, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and eat some snacks and enjoy the gardens.