Kentlands 5K Map & Parking Restrictions

Parking restrictions on Race Day:

No Parking on Affected Streets 1 a.m. – 12 p.m. September 2, 2023
No Driving On or Through the Race Course 7 a.m. – 11 a.m.

New city towing policy will mean a ticket and towing fee if vehicles are left on the course after midnight.
IF TOWED CALL: GEYER’S TOWING at 301.540.1600

On Saturday, September 2nd beginning at 8 am, over 1,500 race participants are expected to participate in this year’s 5K Run, Walk & Kid’s Fun Runs through the Kentlands and Lakelands neighborhoods. Runners, walkers and kids from all over the Greater D.C. Metropolitan area, the mid-Atlantic region, and beyond will come to experience our unique New Urbanist community during the Race. The Race benefits the Kentlands Community Foundation, The Dolores C. Swoyer Summer Camp Scholarship Fund, The Dwelling Place, and The Maryland Senior Olympics. The Race also serves as a qualifying event for the Maryland Senior Olympics!

The Races start and end on Main Street & Market Street East/West, between Market Street Plaza and the Courts of Devon, and finish on Main Street at Market Street East. The well-renowned 5K Merchant Expo Festival and Awards Ceremony will take place immediately following the Race on Market Square and the surrounding streets. To ensure the safety of all race participants, race streets will be closed to parking before and during the race, and car traffic will be restricted until 12 p.m. on September 2. Cars left on the course after 1 a.m. on Race Day will be towed at the owner’s expense. Please plan accordingly.

Please note: If you live NEAR the Race Course, and anticipate the need to drive anywhere before 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, please MOVE YOUR CAR IN ADVANCE to a location that is not in a “tow-away zone” on Friday, September 1 (options include Lakelands Park MS, Lakelands Park Parking Lot past Kersten St, Rachel Carson ES, Kentlands Blvd, and Whole Foods or Buca de Beppo parking lots).

If you reside on the following streets, please plan for the parking restrictions and access limitations that will affect you on Saturday, September 2, 1 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Kentlands

Beckwith St (Kent Oaks Way to Massbury)
Booth St (Midtown Rd to Hart Rd)
Briscoe St
Center Point Way (to Heathwalk St)
Chestertown St (NW Tschiffely Sq Rd to Midtown Rd)
Clagett Crossing Mews
Clagett Crossing Place
Firehouse Ln
Firehouse Mews
Golden Ash Way
Hart Mews
Hart Rd
Inspiration Lane
Kent Oaks Mews (NE of Kent Oaks Way)
Kent Oaks Way (Walking Path to Massbury)
Kent Square Rd
Leekes Lot Way
Main St (Midtown Rd to Kersten St)
Market St
Massbury St
Midtown Mews
Midtown Rd
Selby St
Thrift St
Thurgood Mews
Thurgood St
Treehaven St
Tschiffely Sq Mews
Tschiffely Sq Rd (Massbury to Clubhouse)
Golden Ash Mews (except btwn Inspiration Lane & Market West Mews)
Alfandre St
Alfandre Mews

Lakelands

Courts of Devon Apartments
Center Point Way (to Heathwalk St)
Cross Green Mews
Cross Green St
Golden Ash Way
Helene Mews
Helene St
Kersten St
Main Mews
Main St (Midtown Rd to Kersten St)
Market East Mews
Market St West (to Golden Ash Way)
Market Street East (down to Main St)
Sheila Mews
Sheila St

Kentlands 5K Course Map

The Kentlands Community Foundation, in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg, the Kentlands Citizen’s Assembly, the Lakelands Community Association, our other outstanding sponsors, and the 100% volunteer-led 5K Race Committee thanks you in advance for your support.