Bud Break 5K and 1K

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

Welcome spring with the 26th Annual Bud Break! 

Take a gorgeous 5K run/walk through the Arboretum gardens during the peak of spring blooms. The certified 5K course starts and ends at the Farm at the Arb. The Kid’s 1K loops around the event lawns near the historic red barn, allowing for a great area to cheer on the little racers.

Following the run/walk, racers are encouraged to explore the rest of the Arboretum and enjoy the 40,000+ spring blooms.

Reservations

Special Ticketed Event: Includes event access, race T-shirt and general daily admission to the Arboretum.

  • Arb Members: $35 non-timed/$40 timed
  • Non-members: $50 non-timed/$55 timed
  • Virtual: $30 pick up shirt at Arb/$40 mailed
  • Kids 1K: $15
  • Day of race pricing is $50 for members, $65 for non-members

Bud Break Tickets

Register by April 12 for a race shirt in your preferred size!

2024 Race Shirt

Bud break tshirt

Date & Time

Sunday, May 5, 2024

  • 7:30 a.m. Check-in
  • 8:30 a.m. 5K Race Timed Start
  • 8:35 a.m. 5K Race Non-Timed Start
  • 10 a.m. 1K Race Start

Location

Farm at the Arb

  • 5K Timed Race - Certified Course
  • 5K Non-Timed Race - Option to run/walk Certified Course or Three-Mile Walk

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.

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