Race Information
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Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:
Roads close at 8 a.m., warm-up is at 8:15 a.m. and 5K begins at 8:30 a.m.Novice or advanced runners of all ages are invited to attend the 17th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and One-Mile Walk to support older adult health and fitness by raising much-needed funds for County senior exercise classes and fitness centers.
Event DetailsThe One-Mile Fun Walk is perfect for our youngest and oldest participants. The 5K race is chip-timed and professionally managed by Charm City Run. To celebrate National Senior Center Month, National Falls Prevention Day and Active Aging Week, free fall prevention and health and fitness screenings will be offered, as well as vendor tables and displays.
Note: Masks are optional for this event/race.
Parking: 5K runners and walkers park in Lot 1; one-mile walkers park in Lot 2.The entirety of the route will be on the campus of CCBC Essex. For safety reasons, the race course is closed to animals, bikes, skaters and baby joggers or strollers.
AmenitiesParticipants will receive:
- A complimentary Technical long sleeve moisture wicking T-shirt (guaranteed up to the first 500 registered, sizes and availability are not guaranteed for day-of-race registration)
- Water on the course and at the finish line
- Post-race refreshments
- Entry into door prize drawings sponsored by Van Dyke and Bacon Shoes. • Must be present to win.
ScheduleThe event will be held rain or shine. There are no refunds if participants are unable to attend after registering.
- 6:30 a.m.—Registration opens, sponsor and exhibitor set-up
- 7:30 a.m.—Health and fitness screenings, massages
- 8 a.m.—Event begins, race course roads close to the public
- 8:15 a.m.—Warm-up (on your own)
- 8:30 a.m.—5K race begins in front of the Wellness and Athletics Center
- 8:35 a.m.— One-mile walk begins near parking lot 2
- 9:45 a.m.— Awards ceremony
- 11 a.m.—Event ends
Registration FeesSeniors (60 and older): $20 (discount will be applied at check-out)
Adults (18-59)
$30—Early Bird Special: Register by August 20
$35—Between August 21 and September 16
$40—Day of the Race
Juniors (6 to 17): $20 (discount will be applied at check-out)Children (5 and under) - (discount will be applied at check-out)
*Free (Registration required, no shirt provided)
Click here for a printable, mail in registration form.
VIRTUAL RACE OPTIONWe have created a virtual race option for those who would like to participate but are not local, or are unable to attend the in-person race. Here's how the virtual race works:
- Register for the virtual event, and sign up for text or e-mail notifications
- Unfortunately we are unable to mail any of the virtual race shirts. You are able to pick up your shirt at the Packet Pick-up location listed below or at any a senior center post race. To coordinate pick up at a senior center please email ccook@baltimorecountymd.gov.
- You'll receive a text or email (if you opt in) when the race "starts" on September 16th.
- Run your race and submit your results either by text message or email (if you've opted in) or by heading to the results page here by September 17th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time). Results update in real time as people submit their times. Be sure to take a selfie and post on social media.
*Virtual race performances are not eligible for the event awards, but we'll certainly be acknowledging the winners in our post-race communication.
Team RegistrationBuild morale, camaraderie and community by forming a team with your senior center, company, social club, family or friends. We encourage you to wear team t-shirts on race day!
Packet Pick-upPick up your packet on race day from 6:30 to 8 a.m., or at the following location:
Friday, September 15
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Bykota Senior Center
611 Central Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
Get Directions
PrizesParticipants must be present to claim medals and door prizes.
Medals
Medals are given for the following:
- The fastest three male and female 5K finishers
- The top two male and female runners in the following age categories
- 15 and under
- 16 to 19
- 20 to 29
- 30 to 39
- 40 to 49
- 50 to 59
- 60 to 69
- 70 to 79
- 80 to 89
- 90 and over
Door PrizesRandom door prizes will be awarded, including two Fitness Pays VISA gift cards, worth $150 and $100, sponsored by Van Dyke and Bacon Shoes.
Other Ways to ParticipateVolunteers
If you are interested in volunteering, call 410-887-2040. Volunteers should check in on race day at the volunteer table.
Sponsors
If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact Ethel Rasmussen by calling 410-887-2012.
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Listing Status
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Added to our DirectoryAug 11, 2009
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Last Updated in our DirectoryJun 15, 2023
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Last checked by a snack-eating human.Oct 17, 2023
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This event has concludedWe hope to update it for 2024
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