St Joseph 5K and Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: 3rd Annual St. Joseph's 5K and Fun Run
• Date: March 29, 2025
• Location: 5843 Manor Woods Rd, Frederick, MD
• Registration: Please register by March 5th for a guaranteed official race day t-shirt.

🥇 Awards and Recognition

• 5K Timing: Runners will be timed with chipped bibs.
• Medals: Prize medals awarded to top three men and top three women.
• Fun Run Ribbons: All participants aged 13 and under will receive a Fun Run ribbon.
• Lucky Draw: All registered runners will be entered into a drawing for prizes from local businesses.

🎟️ Packet Pickup Information

• Date & Time: March 22nd from 5-7 PM at the Historic Church.
• Race Day Pickup: Available from 7 to 8 AM on race day, arrive early to avoid delays.
• Parking: Use the separate parking lot for the historic church, with signs available for direction.
• Note: Strongly encouraged to pick up packets on March 22nd to avoid race day crowds.

🗓️ Race Day Schedule of Events

• 7-8 AM: Packet Pickup and On-site registration
• 8:15 AM: Group Warm-up led by Rachel Kenawell
• 8:25 AM: National Anthem by the Frederick Catoctones
• 8:30 AM: 5K Race starts
• 9:15 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run starts
• 10:00 AM: 5K Awards

🗺️ Course Maps

• 5K Course Map
• 1 Mile Fun Run Course Map

🚗 Parking Guidelines

• Timing: Participants should park no later than 8:15 AM.
• Access: Enter Manor Woods Road from the New Design Side if arriving late.
• Main Lot: Park in the church's main parking lot, volunteers will assist.

👶 Stroller Policy

• Allowed: Strollers are permitted in the event.
• Starting Line: Stroller users should line up at the back for safety.
• Type: Ensure it is a jogging or running stroller if you plan to run.

🐾 Pets Policy

• Restriction: Please do not bring pets to this event.

🎁 Food Drive Initiative

• Contribution: Bring a canned good or dry food item to donate.
• Beneficiary: Donations support St. Joseph Food Pantry for families in need.

📅 More Information

• Website: Visit the official race page for updates.