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Race Information
The 17th Annual Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk and Kid’s Fun Runs will take place on Saturday, September 4th starting at 8 am on Main Street near the Kentlands/Lakelands Market Square Plaza. This is a USATF certified course, offering live entertainment and 2 water stops to participants as they wind through the award-winning new urbanist communities of the Kentlands and Lakelands.
The Race will be run “Rain or Shine”. However, the Race Committee reserves the right to cancel, post-pone or run the Race as an untimed “fun run” due to severe weather, or other dangerous unforeseen race conditions without advanced notice. No refunds will be given and 50% of the Race proceeds will be donated to one or more charitable organization.
From the Beltway (495), take 270 North to Exit 9B Sam Eig Hwy/370W. Take Sam Eig Hwy 1.5 miles to Great Seneca Hwy. Turn Right on Great Seneca Hwy and follow for 2.5 miles to Kentlands Blvd. Turn Left onto Kentlands Blvd. Take the first Left into the Bally’s parking lot or the 3rd Left into the Whole Foods Market parking lot, which are both within a block of Market Square Plaza where Registration, the Start/Finish Line and the Post-Race Expo are all located.
5K Run/Walk
June 1st - August 15th (on-line or mail-in) $26
August 16th - 31st (on-line or mail-in) $30
Walk-In Packet Pick-up & Registration
September 2nd & 3rd $35
September 4th Race Day $40
Kids Fun Runs $12 (regardless of registration day or method)
* please note that t-shirts and goody bags are not guaranteed for Walk-in or Race Day registrants
In-Person Packet Pick-up & Late Registration
If you already registered via online or mail-in options, you may pick up your number, Chip, and goody bag at packet pick-up on Thursday, Friday and right before the Race on Saturday (see below for details) Late race registrations - 5K Run & Walk ($35)* and Kid's Fun Runs ($12) - will be accepted on Thursday & Friday and advanced registration packet pick-up will be offered at the following locations:
Thursday, September 2nd
Whole Foods Market-Kentlands 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
316 Kentlands Boulevard
Gaithersburg MD 20878
P: 301.258.9500
Friday, September 3rd
Fleet Feet Sports - Gaithersburg 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Kentlands Blvd (in Giant Plaza)
Gaithersburg MD 20878
Race Day Registration - $40
Advanced registration packets may be picked up, and last minute registrations ($40) will be accepted from 6:30-7:45 am sharp on Race Day in Market Square Plaza. The Registration Tent will be located in Market Square Plaza between Market Street West, Market Street East, and Center Point Way (by Star Diner) in the Kentlands neighborhood. No refunds will be given and Team registrations will not be accepted on Race Day.
*Please note that t-shirts and goody bags are not guaranteed for late registrants
Kids Fun Runs $12
Registration for children under 14 in either the 200 m Tot Trot or 500 m Kids Dash is $12. T-Shirts, goody bags and awards are not guaranteed for late registrations.
Family Team Competition
Runners may choose to compete as individuals and as part of a 2-person Team in one of the following categories at no additional charge: Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Mother/Daughter, Husband/Wife, Sister/Brother, Brother/Brother, Sister/Sister
Each team member must complete an individual 5K run entry form, pay an individual race entry fee, enter the EXACT SAME team name, and submit their forms together. Teams must pre-register and no Race Day Team registrations will be accepted.
Race Day Schedule
6:30-7:45 am Registration & Packet Pick-up
7:45 am Kids Warm-Up with My Gym Team in Market Square Plaza
8:00 am Tot Trot Start (Main Street & Inspiration Lane)
8:15 am Kid’s Dash Start (Main Street & Hart Road)
8:25 am 5K Race Welcome & National Anthem
8:30 am 5K Run Start– Elite Wave
8:31 am 5K Run Start – Wave #2
8:32 am 5K Run Start – Wave #3
8:33 am 5K Walk Start – Wave #4
9:00-11:00 am Awards & Post-Race Festival in Market Square Plaza
Maryland Senior Olympic Event Host
As in 2009, the 5K Run will serve as the Opening Event of the 2010 Maryland Senior Olympic Games. Note: All Maryland State residents age 50 or older as of December 31, 2009 who register to run the 5K event will automatically be entered to compete as a Maryland Senior Olympic entrant in this year’s race.
IPICO Chip Timing System
We are employing a transponder (chip) timing system this year. Chip timing provides runners with a more pleasant finishing experience, and it enables quicker and more accurate race scoring. We still require all participants to wear a bib number for safety identification and for finish line recognition.
We will distribute CHIPS at packet pickup and on race day. You must attach the chip to your shoe via your shoelaces or with optional twist ties which we provide. We will collect your chip at the finish line. You may not use your personally-owned chip. It is not compatible with the IPICO Sports transponder we are using. If you pick up a chip and do not return it within three days of the race, we must charge you $25.00 for replacement. Be sure to wear your chip on your shoe to be timed and scored.
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