Boone County Arboretum at Central Park (9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union KY, 41091). Learn more about the Arboretum at the Boone Countyy Arboretum Website.

About the Arboretum: The Boone County Arboretum is open daily, free of charge, from dawn to dusk year-round. It contains more than 2,700 trees and shrubs. The collections will captivate everyone from the avid plantsman to the average homeowner. You will see specialized arrangements of plant families to obscure selections rarely observed by the public eye. The Arboretum encompasses 121 acres, and has over 2 miles of paved walking trails, winding through our various plant collections, woodland settings, and athletic fields. Three informational kiosks are located at the main trail entrances. Here you will find horticultural information, Extension class offerings, and our Arboretum map, all free to the public. Special attractions at the Arboretum include the Children’s Garden, a Wildlife Viewing area in our Native Kentucky Prairie, and a new Woodland Walking Trail (unpaved). Many species of birds are visible as well as many types of "woodland" animals. It's located 25 minute drive time southwest from downtown Cincinnati, OH and is Northern Kentucky's only arboretum.

Join us at the beautiful Boone County Arboretum for a 5K Run/Walk. Scenic course winds through the park on paved trails.
All proceeds benefit Friends of Boone County Arboretum, a 501(c)(3) organization

A beautiful scenic loop course (3.1 miles) on paved trails through the Boone County Arboretum.

Dynamic Course Map at USATF

Printable Course Map.

5K RUN CATEGORIES: Male and Female: 15/under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70/over.

5K WALKERS: Male & Female: 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/over. Walkers must walk the entire distance. Any participant who anticipates running part of the event must register as a runner.

Top 2 overall male and female runners and walkers and top 15% of each running and walking division based on pre-registration.

$20.00 Pre-registration (no shirt)

$28.00 Pre-registration with newly designed t-shirt

$25.00 Race Day (no shirt)

Kids Fun Run: $5.00 Pre-registration (shirt included). $5.00 Race Day (no shirt)

Online Registration: Register online with a credit card is available through Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 5:00 pm. However, t-shirts are not guaranteed after April 14, 2012. A small service will be added to your bill. This is the easiest way to go. Click here to Register Online.

Register by mail: Print a PDF Flier/Registration form and mail. Click here to Print a PDF Flier/Registration Form. All Mail-in entries should be postmarked by Friday, April 13, 2012.

Register on Friday, April 20, 2012: Late Registration and Packet pickup will be Tri-State Running Company from 10am - 7pm. Race Day Prices apply. Tri-State Running Company is located at 148 Barnwood Drive, Edgwood, KY, 41017(off Turkeyfoot Road exit). Directions to Tri-State Running.

Register on Saturday, April 21, 2012(Race Day) at the Arboretum beginning at 7:30 am

Early Packet Pick-up and Late Registration is available on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Tri-State Running Company.

Race-Day pick-up will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Arboretum.

From Interstate 75, take the KY. 18 exit (Exit 181) in Florence and head west towards Burlington. Travel approximately 3 miles and turn left onto Camp Ernst Road. Go 4.5 miles. Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is on the left. Plenty of FREE parking is available in the park.

Google:" 9190 Camp Ernst Road, 41091" to get directions from your location.

Link to Google Map of Arboretum

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER:

Call Laura at (859) 586-6101 or www.bcarboretum.org.