Race to the Stars Fundraiser

5K Road Race

April 2025

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Kopernik’s Race to the Stars 5K road race is an annual fundraiser that started in 2018. Join us for this special 5K road race through the hills surrounding the Observatory. We invite all to participate by sponsoring, donating, running, and cheering your friends and family on!

WHEN: April 2025 (Stay tuned for future announcements)

6 pm Registration

7 pm Race Starts

8 pm Awards

WHERE: Kopernik Observatory & Science Center, 698 Underwood Road, Vestal, NY 13850

More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to the event.

COURSE: Start and finish at Kopernik Observatory & Science Center. You will turn left on Underwood from Kopernik’s parking lot, travel along Underwood Road, turn right on Ridge Road for a brief distance and return to Kopernik. The race will be a USATF-certified 5K race. The course is relatively flat, with a 150-foot elevation change.

What to expect on race day:

RACE BAGS with a T-Shirt and some other goodies will be given to racers.

The Kopernik Science Park will be open! Please be advised that children must be supervised at all times. This is an outdoor event and access to the building is limited due to COVID restrictions.

Parking is limited, a person at the gate may direct you to park on Underwood Road on the Observatory side of the road toward Route 26. Handicap-accessible parking will be available at the Observatory parking lot.

We are following local health guidelines on race day, so the following information is subject to change.