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RAIN OR SHINE - THE RACE IS ON!
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5K Run ($20 until Sept 30th; $25 thereafter): The certified 5K race is a relatively flat, fast course that will take you through the community and around scenic Allen Pond. For a map of the course, click here. For directions, click here. To register, go to registration. Race will begin at 9:00 am. Please arrive early since there is a short walk to the start line. This is a USATF sanctioned event.
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Kids Run ($10): New this year will be a scenic 1-mile Kids Run for those 12 and under. Parents can participate in the 5K Run or 1-Mile Walk as their kids participate in this Kids Run. Pre-registered runners will receive a t-shirt, and all runners will receive a ribbon. To register, go to registration.. The Kids Run will begin at 8:45 am. Please arrive early since there is a short walk to the start line.
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Walk (FREE w/o t-shirt, or $20/$25 w/ t-shirt): Join us for a scenic 1 mile fun walk around Allen Pond. Children and pets are welcome. To register for the walk, go to registration.. The walk is free; however, if you would like to purchase a t-shirt, please pay the 5K registration fee. The walk will begin at 8:45 am. Please arrive early since there is a short walk to the start line.
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Awards: Awards for the 5K race will be given out to the overall 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place male and female winners. The awards will be selected from Under Armour apparel, restaurant gift certificates and running shoes from Tel-a-Runner.com. In addition, medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female 5K winners for each age bracket (12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). During the awards ceremony, all walkers and runners will be eligible for door prizes, which include gift certificates to restaurants and retail stores, apparel and accessories, greens fees, etc. Click here to see a list of Awards and Door Prizes from last year.
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Directions:
Allen Pond, 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD 20715
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From Washington, DC & Virginia: take the Capital Beltway on the MD side to Exit 19, which is U.S. 50 East towards Annapolis. Go about 5 miles. Take the exit for Rt. 197 Collington Road South. At the end of the off-ramp, bear right onto Rt. 197. At the first light, take a right onto Northview Drive. Entrance to Allen Pond will be on the right after 1.25 miles. Follow the signs to the race.
From Annapolis: take U.S. 50 West towards Washington, DC. Take the exit for Rt. 197 Collington Road South. At the end of the off-ramp, take a left onto Rt. 197. At the second light, take a right onto Northview Drive. Entrance to Allen Pond will be on the right after 1.25 miles. Follow the signs to the race.
From Baltimore: take I-97 South towards Annapolis. Take the exit for Rt. 3 South towards Bowie. Go past Rt. 424 in Crofton and Rt. 450 in Bowie. Continue past U.S. 50 and the PG Stadium (home of the Bowie Baysox) on your left. Go a few hundred yards more and take a right at the light onto Rt. 197 Collington Road. Go approximately 1 mile, and take a left at the light onto Northview Drive. Entrance to Allen Pond will be on the right after 1.25 miles. Follow the signs to the race.
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Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will be on the morning of the race at Allen Pond from 7:00 am - 8:30 am. Please arrive early since there is a short walk to the start line. Packets for 5K pre-registered runners will include a t-shirt, race number, Clif Bar and a water bottle.
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Race-Day Registration: Registration on race day is from 7:00 am - 8:30 am. Please arrive early since there is a short walk to the start line. Cost for the 5K Run is $25 on race day (or $20 if you pre-register before Sept 30th), and $10 for the Kids Run; the Walk is free without a t-shirt (or $25 with a t-shirt). T-shirts will be included for runners and walkers while supplies last.
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Refreshments: After the race we will have fruit from Giant, bagels from Panera Bread, chicken from Popeyes, pizza from Pizza Hut, and water.
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T-shirts & Water Bottles: T-shirts can only be guaranteed for those who are pre-registered. For those participating in the 5K Run and Kids Run, the t-shirt is included in your entry fee. For Walkers, if you would a like a t-shirt, please pay the 5K entry fee ($20 until Sept 30th; $25 thereafter) by filling out the registration form. If t-shirts are still available on race day, you may purchase one while supplies last. Water bottles will be given out to all participants on race day. Any t-shirts and water bottles not picked up by the participants will be donated to cancer patients at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. Click here regarding message from Hopkins on how much they appreciate these t-shirts and water bottles.
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Articles from Prior Years:
2006 - "Run For Kathy 5K - Another Success for All"
2006 - "Viewpoint: Run for Kathy a wonderful Bowie charity event"
2005 - "Rain Does Not Dampen the Spirits of an Excellent Race"
2004 - "Stellar Success for 6th Annual Run for Kathy 5K"
2003 - "Five Stars for 5th Annual Run for Kathy 5K"
2002 - "Weather Doesn't Drown Spirit at Run for Kathy 5K and One Mile Walk"
To see all results from prior years, click here.
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Cancer Survivors (FREE): If you are a cancer survivor, your entry in the 5K Run, Kids Run or 1-Mile Walk is free. Please pre-register so that we can provide you with a t-shirt, and indicate on the form that you are a Cancer Survivor.
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Children's Activities: Face painting, pinata and other children's activities will be available during and after the race.
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Course Record: The course records for both male and female were broken in 2004. For the males, Blake Johnson holds the record of 16:16; for the females, Ann Reed holds the record of 18:14. See all previous race results by clicking here.
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Donation: All proceeds benefit cancer research at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD. To make a tax deductible donation:
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Results: After the race, results will be posted on our web site, as well as Active.com.
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