Lace up for Rockland's libraries! Join us for the 2nd Annual LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk at Rockland Lake State Park on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Proceeds benefit the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) Scholarship Fund and professional development for members. LARC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting and promoting Rockland’s public libraries. Pricing: Online 5K entry (ages 17 and older) - $32.80 (before 9/30/2026, thereafter $43.40) Online 5K entry (ages 16 and younger) - $22.20 Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash (up to age 10) - FREE First 100 5K participants to register will receive an insulated cooler bag Prices include race entry and processing fees Registration is via online entry only. Registration closes at 9:45am 10/18/2026 Schedule: Race day registration opens at 9:00am Kids' Dewey Decimal Dash begins at 9:30am 5K Run/Walk begins at 10:00am Entering Rockland Lake State Park: Use the North Entrance Proceed to parking lot #1 Rockland Land State Park charges an entra
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LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Valley Cottage, NY
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 18.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Valley Cottage, NY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
