Event Information
Race Date and Time
Sunday, May 7, 2017
5K Run and Walk starts at 8:00 am
1 mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 am (AGAIN this year - mile is timed!)
1/4 mile Youth Run at 9:15 am
5K Wave Start
8:00 am Start - Wave 1: 10 minute mile and faster
- Wave 2: Over 10 minute mile, runners with strollers in the back
- Wave 3: Walkers
Race Location
Starting line is in front of the Takoma Park Community Center.
7500 Maple Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Course Map
It can be viewed at www.TKPK5K.com. The Fun Run follows Maple Avenue to Sligo Creek Parkway and back to the Community Center. The Youth Run will take place close to the Community Center.
Strollers and baby joggers are allowed at the back of Wave 2. No skates, bikes, headsets, or pets permitted.
Prize Medals
Prizes will be awarded based on chip timed finish for the 5K run in the following categories:
Top male and female overall
Top boy and girl 15 to 18
Top boy and girl 11 to 14
Top boy and girl 10 and under
Prizes will be awarded based on net timed finish for the 1mile run in the following categories (14 and under only):
Top boy and girl 11 to 14
Top boy and girl 7 to 10
Top boy and girl 6 and under
*Awards for the 5K will be announced no later than 10:00 am. The 1/4 mile Youth Run will not be timed.
Post Race Activities
Plenty of good food, cool drinks and music will be on hand while race results are tabulated.
Visit the sponsor fair on Grant Avenue before, during, and after the race. Show our sponsors how much you appreciate their donations by visiting their booths.
Prizes awarded before 10:00 am.
Volunteers
We need help for Packet Pick Up and Race Day, email Kate Schofield, kschoache@gmail.com.
Race Proceeds
Proceeds from the race fund PTA programs focusing on bike/pedestrian safety, health and fitness at East Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Rolling Terrace, and Piney Branch Elementary Schools and Takoma Park Middle School.
Parking
Parking is available at either the Takoma Park Middle School parking lot (7611 Piney Branch Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20910) OR the Takoma Park Elementary School parking lot (enter off of Philadelphia Ave. between Maple Ave. and Piney Branch Rd.)
Packet Pickup
1. Saturday, May 6 between 2pm and 6pm at Takoma Park Community Center; 7500 Maple Ave. in Takoma Park, MD (preferred)
2. Race Day, May 7, beginning at 7am at the Takoma Park Community Center; 7500 Maple Ave. Takoma Park
Packet includes:
Race day t-shirt
Race bib with chip timer
Other information about the race