FSRC Independence 5000

🎉 Race Overview

Celebrate the holiday with a FREE 5k race at Riverside Park. (off of Monocacy Blvd). This is a low-key, low-amenity event.

• Race Start time: 8:30AM.
• Free for FSRC Members: Our low-key races are free for Steeplechaser members, so YAY!
• Membership Requirement: You must be a club member on race day in order to get free race entry.
• Join FSRC: If you’re not a club member, you can join at https://runsignup.com/fsrc.

🔍 Membership Verification

• Check Membership Status: To check to see if you are a current member, and if so, what your expiration date is go to https://members.loutilities.com/fsrc/members.
• Membership Lookup: To look up your membership by name or email and to renew, visit https://runsignup.com/fsrc.
• Name and Date Match: Ensure that the name and birthdate used for registering for the race matches those in your RunSignUp profile.
• Need Help? If still unable to register for free, email membership@steeplechasers.org for assistance.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Membership Upgrade

Finally - if you currently have an individual membership and would like to upgrade to "Two-In-Household" or "Family" membership in order to get the free race entry for family members, contact our membership committee at membership@steeplechasers.org.

📅 Race Day Registration

You may sign up on race day, but you'll need to do it online on your own device. We will not have paper forms or registration kiosks.

🏆 Competition Details

The Independence 5000 will count towards the FSRC Grand Prix. Low-budget awards are given to the following divisions:

• Top male/female/non-binary: clock time
• Age Group Categories: male/female (net time): 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

🚗 Logistics

Park in the lot at Riverside and pick up your bib.

• Timing: The race will be chip timed, but please make sure that you stay in order as you cross the finish line where volunteers will scan your bib.
• Course: The course is an out and back on the paved trail through the park with two water stops.
• Post-Race: Please bring a food item to share after the race.

For more details about the race, visit the official race page.