Schechter on the Move 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Krieger Schechter Day School, Pikesville MD

Sunday, June 1st, 2025

🍭 Event Overview

Get ready for our 14th annual event and the first edition of our sweet-themed race! This year, we’re inviting you to race through the whimsical world of Candyland! As you journey through the course, you'll encounter deliciously fun, candy-themed surprises at every turn. It's like running through a giant candy kingdom, where every step is filled with sweet adventure!

🏃‍♀️ Participation Details

Date: June 1, 2025
Location: Krieger Schechter Day School, Pikesville, MD
Managed by: Blue Cheetah Sports Timing
Support: Your participation helps support the Krieger Schechter Day School! All proceeds from the race will support the KSDS Scholarship Fund.

🏞️ Course Information

We’re excited to bring back our on-campus course for Year 2! The race will once again wind through our beautiful school grounds, offering a dynamic mix of terrain that provides a challenging yet exhilarating experience for all participants. We’re thrilled to create another opportunity for the community to come together in a safe, fun, and familiar environment.

🎉 Post-Race Activities

POST-RACE ACTIVITIES TO BE ANNOUNCED! Whether you choose to run or walk, the sweetness doesn’t end at the finish line! Join us for a lively post-race festival, where the fun continues with our amazing community.

💰 Registration Information

NEW THIS YEAR - TIERED REGISTRATION PRICING:

5K Race:

$36 per person: if you register by February 28
$42 per person: if you register by April 30
$48 per person: if you register after May 1

1 Mile Fun Run:

$18 per person: if you register by February 28
$21 per person: if you register by April 30
$24 per person: if you register after May 1

Race Supporter - NEW REGISTRATION OPTION:

Are you not a morning person and want to join us later for the post-race activities? Or do you just want to cheer on your KSDS family? The Race Supporter option is for you! You can arrive early and cheer on our runners, arrive later for the post-race festivities, or if you can’t make it, register for this option to still support our cause and event. The Race Supporter option is available for $18 per person.

❤️ Support Our Cause

We can’t do it without your support! While your registration fee helps cover the costs of organizing the race, we encourage you to create your own fundraiser or make an additional donation to Krieger Schechter Day School. Every donation makes a difference!

Sponsorship Opportunities are available NOW! CLICK HERE to view our Sponsorship Levels!

You can also donate your time! We need lots of help to run the event smoothly. Please consider volunteering. Click here to sign up to volunteer!

📦 Packet Pick-Up

We will share dates and times for you to pick up your packet of materials in preparation for the race as we get closer to the event date. We highly recommend that you pick up your packet at one of the pre-race packet pick-up times to ensure a smooth race day. Limited packet pick-up will be available on Race Day (onsite).

⏰ Race Day Timeline

Day-of Packet Pick-up: Begins at 8 a.m.
5K Run Start Time: 9 a.m.
1 Mile Fun Run: 9:05 a.m. (begins shortly after the 5K)
Post-Race Festival: 9:30 a.m.

🏆 Awards

The Awards Ceremony will take place during the post-race celebration following the race (approximately 10:15 am). Awards will be given to the top finisher in each KSDS grade level (K-8) as well as winners for the Faculty, Alumni, and Adults (18 years or older).

📋 Additional Information

Parking is available on-site.
Children under 10 must run/walk with an adult.
All runners registered by Wednesday, April 30 will receive a t-shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed after this date.
For safety, the 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run is closed to bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, and pets. Strollers may be used for our 1 Mile Fun Run.
Water stop and mile markers will be placed throughout the course.