NYBG Fun RunSeptember 21, 2025, at 8 a.m.

Registration Is Open for the 3.1-Mile Run or Walk Through Its Beautiful, Historic Landscape and Supports NYBG’s Scientific Work

Bronx, NY—Kicking off NYC Climate Week, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) presents the NYBG 5K Fun Run on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 8 a.m., across a leisurely 3.1-mile course past some of the Garden’s most gorgeous scenery, including the Maureen K. Chilton Azalea Garden and the Judy and Michael Steinhardt Maple Collection, plus historic landmarks such as the Lillian and Amy Goldman Stone Mill, the Mertz Building, and the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Participation in the 5K Fun Run directly supports NYBG’s scientific work in New York and around the world to protect biodiversity and develop plant-based solutions to climate change.

Registration is now open at https://www.nybg.org/event/nybg-5k-fun-run/.

This run is designed in partnership with the Boogie Down Bronx Run Club (BDBRC), a collective of everyday Bronx residents whose mission is to promote wellness, inspire, and engage people of all abilities. BDBRC members will be serving as course support throughout the event.

After the run, participants can gather on Daffodil Hill from 8:30 to 11 a.m. for music and festivities including meet-and-greets with NYBG experts to learn about their important work across a range of disciplines. Don’t forget to grab an NYBG 5K Fun Run commemorative T-shirt before enjoying the rest of the day at the Garden, including the current flower show and contemporary art exhibition Van Gogh’s Flowers. Participants in the NYBG 5K Fun Run also receive a 20% discount at NYBG Shop on run day, and NYBG Members combine with their savings for a 30% discount. (Please note, this NYBG Shop discount is only available on Sunday, September 21, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., in-store only. Discounts are redeemed by showing NYBG 5K Fun Run bib or ticket.) All this is included with registration.

This event is rain or shine and is a non-competitive event, not a timed course. Tickets are $55 for NYBG Members and $65 for Non-Members. Registration is open for individuals ages 13+. Participants under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Unaccompanied minors (17 and under) are not permitted to participate on their own and must have a registered adult present during their run or walk. This event is for registered participants only. The course closes at 10 a.m.

For more information, visit https://www.nybg.org/event/nybg-5k-fun-run/.

About The New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has been a connective hub among people, plants, and the shared planet since 1891. For more than 130 years, NYBG has been rooted in the cultural fabric of New York City, in the heart of the Bronx, its greenest borough. NYBG has invited millions of visitors to make the Garden a part of their lives, exploring the joy, beauty, and respite of nature. NYBG’s 250 acres are home to renowned exhibitions, immersive botanical experiences, art and music, and events with some of the most influential figures in plant and fungal science, horticulture, and the humanities. NYBG is also a steward of globally significant research collections, from the LuEsther T. Mertz Library collection to the plant and fungal specimens in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, the largest such collection in the Western Hemisphere.

The plant people of NYBG—dedicated horticulturists, enthusiastic educators, and scientific adventurers—are committed to helping nature thrive so that humanity can thrive. They believe in their ability to make things better, teaching tens of thousands of kids and families each year about the importance of safeguarding the environment and healthy eating. Expert scientists work across the city, the nation, and the globe to document the plants and fungi of the world—and find actionable, nature-based solutions to the planet’s dual climate and biodiversity crises. With eyes always looking forward, they train the next generation of botanists, gardeners, landscape designers, and environmental stewards, ensuring a green future for all. At NYBG, it’s nature—or nowhere.

Major Support for Van Gogh’s Flowers is provided by:

Delta Air Lines

Van Gogh’s Flowers is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Exhibitions in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory are made possible by the Estate of Enid A. Haupt.

The New York Botanical Garden is located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York 10458. For more information, visit nybg.org 

The New York Botanical Garden is located on property owned in full by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. A portion of the Garden’s general operating funds is by The New York City Council and The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. The Bronx Borough President and Bronx elected representatives in the City Council and State Legislature provide leadership funding.

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Media Contacts:

Nick Leshi at nleshi@nybg.org