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Join the Hudson Highlands Nature Center for their 10th Annual Meadows and Trails 5K on Saturday, October 17 at the Outdoor Discovery Campus.
Joanna Marvel
The Hudson Highlands Nature Center (HHNC) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Meadows & Trails 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11am at its Outdoor Discovery Campus (120 Muser Drive) in Cornwall, New York. The annual fundraiser invites runners and walkers to enjoy the beauty of the Hudson Valley in autumn while supporting their Nature Education programs & the care of their Animal Ambassadors. The 3.1-mile course winds through HHNC’s 177 acre property, passing grassy meadows, lively ponds, wooded trails, and with scenic views of Black Rock Mountain cloaked in fall colors.
Celebrating 10 years of running for nature, the Meadows & Trails 5K helps fund educational experiences for children, school groups, and families throughout the year, as well as the care of HHNC’s Animal Ambassadors. Participants can make a difference simply by running or walking the course.
"I've been there since year one, and it's amazing to see how much it has grown over the years! Celebrating the 10th anniversary is a wonderful milestone for the Nature Center. We’re grateful to everyone who has participated, volunteered and supported us over the years, and we look forward to celebrating this special anniversary with our community," said Joanna Marvel, Marketing Manager of the Hudson Highlands Nature Center.
Race packet pick-up and same-day registration begins at 10am. Registration includes: Race packet, T-shirt (guaranteed to the first 100 registered runners), and post-race refreshments. Medals will be awarded to overall winners and age-group finishers.
-Registration for participants ages 19+ is $45.
-Registration for the first 100 Students ages 18 & under is FREE thanks to Run Wild, Inc.!
Now in its 5th year, HHNC is once again partnering with Run Wild, Inc., a local nonprofit that is sponsoring free registration for the first 100 students ages 18 and under. The partnership helps make the event accessible to young people while encouraging trail running, physical activity, and a connection to the natural world.