Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run

Be part of history at Mt. Cuba Center’s inaugural Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run! For the first time ever, runners and walkers are invited to explore the breathtaking natural lands of Mt. Cuba Center on a one-of-a-kind course that winds through meadows and forests, along streams and ponds, and across the same scenic terrain that Mt. Cuba’s conservation team manages to restore and protect native habitats.

This isn’t your typical 5K—it’s a chance to experience the “wild side” of Mt. Cuba in motion.

Race Course

Participants will traverse 5K’s of Mt. Cuba’s scenic trails—part of the 1,000-acre property dedicated to ecological restoration, environmental education, and scientific research. Unlike the manicured gardens, these trails showcase a “wilder” aesthetic that reflects the natural beauty and biodiversity of the regional landscape. Featuring sweeping meadows buzzing with pollinators, a restored pond, views of Appalachian Piedmont topography, an abundance of native trees and birdlife, Mt. Cuba’s collaboration with The American Chestnut Foundation and more, this is a truly unique way to support conservation and witness the work you’re supporting with your run.