Race to the Stars Fundraiser

 

5K Road Race

September 6, 2025

Click Here to View the 2024 Race Results

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:  September 6, 2025

5:30 pm  Registration

6:30 pm Race Starts

7:30 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. 
 

Course Map

Questions: racetothestars@kopernik.org

Interested in Sponsoring for Race to the Stars 2025?

Please email the Race to the Stars coordinator with your inquiry

 

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!

Confluence Running

Davidson Fox

DELTA Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors, and Landscape Architects

Ameriprise Financial (Kevin K)

Kopernik Astronomy Society

Marvin Vinluan

New Roots Charter school

R & M Small Engine Repair

Vestal Teachers Association

Williams Toyota of Binghamton

 

Candor Central Schools

Frito Lay

KOSC Staff & Board of Directors

Tioga County Democratic Committee

Siedlarczyk Family

Nirchi’s Pizza