Event Information
About This Event
Race Date and Time:
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Same day registration and packet pickup starts at 7am at the Long Branch Community Center
5K Run and Walk starts at 8am at the bottom of Long Branch - Garland Neighborhood Park, 8601 Garland Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20912
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 at the bottom of the Long Branch-Garland Neighborhood Park at Domer and Garland.
8601 Garland Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20912
Course Map
It can be viewed at www.discoverlongbranch.com/longbranch5k.
Strollers and baby joggers are allowed at the back of Wave 2. No skates, bikes, headsets, or pets permitted.
Post Race Activities
Plenty of good food, cool drinks and music will be on hand while race results are tabulated located at the Long Branch Community Center.
Visit the sponsor fair at the Long Branch Community Center before, during, and after the race. Show our sponsors how much you appreciate their donations by visiting their booths.
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer for the race, please email race co-director Amee Bearne at amee@communitycheer.org.
Race Proceeds
Proceeds from the race fund youth programs in Long Branch. This year all proceeds will be donated to the Art o' Mat afterschool program run out of Rainbow Laundry.
Parking
Parking is available at the Long Branch Community Center. Parking is limited so you are encouraged to walk, cycle, or use the bus. Many bus lines service Piney Branch in front of the Long Branch Community Center.
Packet Pickup
1. Saturday, October 14 between 10am and 2pm at the office of CHEER, 8545 Piney Branch Rd, Suite B, Silver Spring, MD 20901 (preferred)
2. Race Day, October 15, beginning at 7am at the Long Branch Community Center; 8700 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20912
Packet includes:
Race day t-shirt
Race bib with chip timer
Other information about the race
