The Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) invites you to join our first ever NYC Nature 5k fundraiser to support New York City’s urban forests.

The NAC is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring, managing, and conserving NYC’s 20,000 acres of forests, wetlands and grasslands. We work citywide to ensure natural areas are healthy, accessible and resilient for today and future generations. We work to care for and formalize the 250 mile trail network in all five boroughs, and make sure they are safe and accessible for all New Yorkers. We hope you join us out on the trail to run for healthy urban forests and trails!

Your participation in the Nature 5K will support:

Trail restoration and maintenance projects
Community programming to connect New Yorkers to nature
Scientific research to restoration and advocacy efforts

Looking to deepen your impact?

Fundraise on behalf of the Natural Areas Conservancy for the first ever NYC Nature 5k! All proceeds go straight to furthering the missions of the NAC and The Forest Park Trust of supporting local forests and trails for all New Yorkers. Together, we will keep New York City's nature trails accessible for all to enjoy!

2025 NYC Nature 5k