The Hog Wild Kids Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM -- 5K starts at 8:30 AM

The course starts at the Fedele Family Plaza outside the Knobloch Family Farmhouse at the SM&NC. It winds through Heckscher Farm, passing various animals like cows, horses, llamas, goats, and donkeys. The route loops around Bendel Pond and heads up to Bendel Mansion, showcasing Henri Bendel's original vision, including lion statues and an Italian Renaissance fountain. The course then enters the SM&NC's hiking trails, crosses Otter Bridge, and reenters Heckscher Farm, passing pigs, Guinea Hogs, and a Scottish Highland Cow before returning to the Farmhouse. The course is a two-loop design to ensure participants can enjoy the experience twice.

New for 2025: The Hog Wild Kids Fun Run! 

Kids, come join us for a .3-mile fun run through the Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Heckscher Farm! Start at the Farmhouse Plaza and run past our cows and goats, winding down the path next to our horses. Then wave hello to our Guinea Hogs as you near the turn around. Run back up to Dexter the Hog and finish by passing Petunia, the Scottish Highland cow on your way to the finish line. Kids of all ages are welcome!

If a parent or parents want to run in the 5K SM&NC will have their education staff running a kids drop off with a fun planned activity to allow a parent or parents, the ability to run as well. The children have to be potty trained, and 5 or older. We will send a signup sheet and waiver to those who would like to take advantage of this amazing opportunity. There is a limit of 15 children. Spots will fill up fast, so please take advantage of this great opportunity soon!