Mini Monarch Ultra Event - FALL OBSTACLE COURSE RACE AND FUN RUN!

Both youth and adults are invited to join us on Saturday, September 21st for the Mini Monarch Ultra Event at the Tardigrade Obstacle Course in Cordova, Maryland!

Four spectacular events will raise funds for Environmental Concern's Mini Monarch Ultra Program and travel expenses for the Monarch Ultra Relay Run!

The events include: 

(1) A Competitive Obstacle Course Race, which will be timed with age group awards;

(2) A Fun Obstacle Course Race, which is perfect for families and those who do not want to compete;

(3) A 1.5-mile Fun Run/Walk;

(4) A Virtual Run.

All participants will receive a Mid-Atlantic Monarch Initiative (MAMI) bumper sticker and milkweed seeds to take home and plant in your garden!

You will also have the opportunity to:

• Learn about the magnificent Monarch Butterfly Migration!
• Learn about the incredible Monarch Ultra Relay Run taking place September 19th to November 4th following the migration!
• Meet one of the Monarch Ultra Runners!
• See a native meadow planted with milkweed and other nectar plants for Monarch Butterflies!
• See live Monarch Butterflies and watch a tagging event!
• Color pictures of Monarch Butterflies!
• Take home native milkweed seed to plant in your own garden!

Parking will be at Triple Creek Winery at 11138 Three Bridge Branch Rd, Cordova, MD 21625, and will be $5.00 cash per vehicle.  You will take a fun hay ride over to the event venue.  The Wine Barn will be open, so plan to grab a glass of wine before or after the event!

Please consider becoming a Sponsor of the Mini Monarch Ultra Event or making a donation!  We appreciate your support!

EVENT SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH

9:30 AM to 2:30 PM - Packet Pick-up at Environmental Concern Inc, 201 Boundary Lane, St. Michaels, MD 21663

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH

9:30 AM to 2:30 PM - Packet Pick-up at Environmental Concern Inc, 201 Boundary Lane, St. Michaels, MD 21663

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST

12:30 PM - Parking at Triple Creek Winery Opens - $5.00/vehicle (11138 Three Bridge Branch Rd, Cordova, MD 21625)

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Packet Pick-up and Registrations

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Monarch Butterfly Activities and Kids Area

2:00 PM - Competitive Obstacle Course Race Begins (all competitors must be ready to go at 2:00 pm)

2:30 PM - Fun Obstacle Course Race Begins (participants can start the course any time up until 4:00 pm)

3:00 PM - 1.5-mile Fun Run/Walk Begins (participants can start the course any time up until 4:00 pm)

3:30 PM - Awards Ceremony for Competitive Participants