Bud Break 5K and Kids 1K

3 women cheering running through the finish line
Photo by Jason Boudreau-Landis

Thank you, Bud Break participants! 

We are so grateful for your support and congratulate everyone who participated virtually and in person at the Bud Break 5K and Kids 1K on Sunday, May 5. 

Congratulations to our top finishers:

Women's top finishers

  1. Rachel Field
  2. Elizabeth Scharn
  3. Marise Widmer

Men's top finishers

  1. Michael Wilson
  2. Andrew Nawrot
  3. Anders Moe

2024 race photos coming soon!

Bud break tshirt
2024 Bud Break T-Shirt

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.