Lost Brook Trail Race
This years trail race will take place on
Sunday, April 7
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Nestled within the township of Tenafly, New Jersey and just outside of New York City lies a majestic woodland. Lost Brook is part of an almost 400 acre nature preserve that contains a 7-mile trail system. This green space is managed by the Tenafly Nature Center, a non-profit member-supported organization, on a mission to educate the next generation of conservationists.
Trail-Running Workshop
Saturday, March 17, 2024
10:00 – 11:00 am
In preparation for the Race on April 7th, Race Director and running coach, Phil Germakian, will provide trail-running basics workshop and lead a guided group run along the Lost Brook Trail Race course.
At this workshop you will learn:
- Uphill & Downhill Running Techniques
- How to move over technical terrain
- About sport-specific gear
- Safety on the trails
The workshop is open to all trail users, but will focus on preparing runners for the 2024 Lost Brook Trail Race (register for the April 7th race here).
If you’re new to trail running or an old pro, the Lost Brook Trail Race is an opportunity to get out on the trails while supporting the important work of Tenafly Nature Center.
Pre-Registration for this training workshop is required.
Free
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Race Distances: 5 Mile and 10 Mile
Location: 313 Hudson Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Pre-Registration Entry Fee (Available until race day):
Runner Check-In:
On the Main Trail, by the parking lot between 7:45–8:45 am.
Race Start Time:
Start times will be staggered.
Driving Directions: Click here
Parking: Parking will be limited in the Tenafly Nature Center parking lot. There will be street parking available to all participants on Hudson Avenue and its side streets.
Aid Stations: There will be one aid station on the course, located approximately 2.7 miles into the 5-mile loop. It will be stocked with both water, and sports drink. If you are running the 5-mile race you will only pass the aid station once. 10-mile runners will pass it twice at miles 2.7 and 7.7. There will also be a water table at the end of the loop for 10 mile runners to re-fuel at before heading out for their second loop.
Bathrooms: A compost bathroom is located at the far end of our parking lot. Please make use of these facilities and DO NOT use the woods.
Race Results: Full results will be posted on the race website within two days. Please do not ask our volunteers at the timing table for individual times on race day.
Course Records:
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Jaden Uram, 33:02
Christina Allen, 37:07 -
Michael Fonder, 1:00:27
Lexi Abel, 1:14:51
Sponsorships Available
Sponsorship supports TNC’s mission of wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education & habitat preservation. Events like these at TNC , strive to bring our community together while providing a fun and educational or recreational element.
Each event is unique and with your help, TNC can continue to build community traditions that connect people to nature while keeping costs affordable.
Event sponsorships range from in-kind to organizational sponsors.
Email Helene Bon for more information
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INBOUND (miles 2.7 – 5):
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