Keep Punching 5k, 1 Mile Walk & Kids Races
5k Run, 1 Mile Walk & Kids Races
Date: Sunday, May 22, 2016
Location: Goucher College in Towson, MD
Time: Opening Ceremony @ 8:00 AM, 5k @ 8:30 AM
Race Limit: 500 registrants
Keep Punching strives to support patients, health-care providers, and researchers in their fight to prevent and eradicate brain cancer and minimize treatment-related side effects that may adversely impact function and comfort. All proceeds assist patients, families, and clinicians who wish to pursue integrative approaches to healing and researchers investigating both traditional and complementary cancer-related therapies. More information on Keep Punching can be found at the official website, www.KeepPunching.org.
Results:
If you won an award (see award breakdown below) and did not stay for the ceremony please e-mail us at info@eliteracemanagement.com to make arrangements.
Entry Fees:
5k (Includes a Keep Punching “swag bag” and Race Tech Tee)
$22 for adults over 18, $12 for kids 18 & under until April 15
$25 for adults over 18, $15 for kids 18 & under from April 16 to May 20
$30 for adults over 18, $18 for kids 18 & under at packet pickup and on race day
1 Mile Walk (Includes a Keep Punching “swag bag” and Cotton T-Shirt)
$10 until April 15
$12 from April 16 to May 20
$15 at packet pickup and on race day
Kids Races & Activities (Kids 10 & Under – includes a Keep Punching “swag bag” and cotton t-shirt):
Kids under 3 are FREE
$10 for kids 3 – 10
Virtual Runner (Includes a Cotton T-Shirt)
$15 for all ages
Registration:
Fundraising:
HELP US RAISE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR KEEP PUNCHING!
A page has been established through Causevox where you can create a fundraising page and help us raise additional funds for Keep Punching. To get started, head to our homepage here!
Course:
The 5k race will start from at the Goucher College Track Complex and complete two loops of the campus before finishing back on the track. The 1 mile walk will stay on the track, where participants can enjoy music and the festival atmosphere. Strollers are welcomed for the 5k and 1 mile walk – for safety reasons all strollers must start in the back. Kids races/activities will take place on the field inside of the track.
Awards:
Individuals
- Top 3 overall male and female runners
- Top 3 male and female runners in each of the following age groups: 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
Team Awards
You are encouraged to come up with a witty team name, so have fun and be creative while supporting a great cause. In the spirit of friendly competition, 1st and 2nd place Team Awards will be given in the following categories:
Team with the Best Name and Shirt Design
- This will be awarded based on team name, t-shirts, props, enthusiasm, etc. – this will be determined on race day.
Team with Most Participants
- This will be based on how many members are registered and paid on May 1, 2016 (the Team registration deadline).
Amenities:
Tech t-shirts will be guaranteed to all 5k participants who register by May 9 (sizes and availability not guaranteed to those registering after May 9). All 5k runners will be chip timed! Participants signing up for the 1 mile walk or kids activities will receive cotton race shirts, and must register by May 9th to be guaranteed their requested size. Course marshals will guide runners at all turns, and water will be available on the course and at the finish. Post-race food will be available for purchase.
Packet Pickup:
Packets will be available for early pickup on Friday, May 20 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM outside of Summit Park Elementary School, as well as Saturday, May 21 from 4-6 PM at The Greene Turtle in Towson. Packets and registration will also be available on race day at the Goucher College track starting at 7:00 AM.
Summit Park Elementary School
6920 Diana Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
The Greene Turtle – Towson
408 York Road
Towson, MD 21204
Parking:
Race parking is available at Goucher College Decker Sports & Recreation Center. Attendants will be present to provide assistance.
Goucher College
1021 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, MD 21204
Sponsors:
Event sponsorships are available! Please click here to view sponsorship opportunities.