10K Run-Walk for the Osprey

Sunday April 19, 2026
9:00 am Start

The ospreys are back! Each spring, these incredible raptors (Pandion haliaetus) return to Lacawac from their tropical wintering grounds—and we’re celebrating their arrival with our Spring 10K Run/Walk! Lace up for a scenic race through Lacawac’s trails and landscapes, all while supporting habitat conservation. Don’t miss the chance to run alongside nature and welcome back our resident osprey, nesting high above Heron Pond near the Education Center.

Proceeds of the run/walk will benefit the upkeep and maintenance of Lacawac's Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary, a former sanctuary of the NEPA Audubon Society.

The Osprey on its nesting platform high about Heron Pond at Lacawac.

Location

Lacawac Sanctuary William E. Chatlos Environmental Education Center
182 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel PA 18436

Lacawac Sanctuary has limited parking, please consider carpooling. Directions are available on our website www.lacawac.org. GPS coordinates: 41 22.582N - 075 17.980W

Awards

10K Trail Run: Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female (cash awards), plus top three finishers in age groups: 15 and younger; 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
5K Walk: Non-competitive

Cost and Registration

Early Bird (through April 6):

10K Run – $25 (No Shirt) or $35 (With Shirt)
5K Walk – $20 (No Shirt) or $30 (With Shirt)

After April 6:

10K Run – $30 (No Shirt) or $40 (With Shirt)
5K Walk – $25 (No Shirt) or $35 (With Shirt)

Sigrid's Animal Trust

Lake Region of the Poconos

Lacawac Sanctuary and Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary Hiking Hours:
Open to the public sunrise to sunset

Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation is an independent nonprofit dedicated to scientific research, environmental education, and conservation, nestled along the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos. Our mission is made possible through the support of grants and generous private donations, ensuring that future generations can explore, learn from, and protect the natural world.