" AFCEA Central MD Race for Excellence 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk

AFCEA Central MD Race for Excellence 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk


Saturday, April 25, 2020

Location: Columbia, MD (Leidos)
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Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

Description: Looking for a fun, family-oriented event local to Howard County? This run is for you! Whether a runner or walker, the AFCEA 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is for all who want to add a bit of fun to their weekend for the Entire Family! Join AFCEA for a family friendly party after the event at Nottinghams, one of our Pacer Level sponsors, located at 8850 Stanford Blvd., Columbia, MD.

Complimentary breakfast will be provided by Eggspectations both before and after the AFCEA 5K. They are another of our Pacer Level sponsors located at 6010 University Blvd., Ellicott City, MD.

Course: The 5K is a challenging loop course. It starts at 7120 Columbia Gateway Drive. Turn right coming out of the parking lot onto Columbia Gateway Drive. Follow this road as it curves towards your right, and continue along Columbia Gateway Drive. Then turn left onto Samuel Morse Drive. You will travel up a hill with an incline, and then travel down Samuel Morse Drive and turn left back onto Columbia Gateway Drive. Turn right, back into 7120 Columbia Gateway Drive. The majority of the course is flat, but; the incline will add a challenge for experienced runners. The race course is closed to bikes, skaters, and baby joggers/strollers.

Awards: Distributed immediately following the conclusion of the race.

There will be awards for the top 3 men and women in the Open Division, (under 40). And to the top three men and women in the Masters Division (40 and over.)

Age Group Awards (male and female top runner) to 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+. Awards are equal for men and women and will be awarded to the top individual in each age groups, dependent upon the number of participants in each of the age groups. There are no duplications. You must be present to win.

Entry Fee: