Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5k

🏃‍♂️ Join Us at Othello Park

Join us Monday, September 1, 2025, in Knoxville, MD, for the 2nd Annual Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5K!

🕖 Race Details

• Check-in: Race day registration starts at 7:00 a.m.
• 1K Fun Run: Starts at 8:00 a.m.
• 5K Race: Starts at 8:30 a.m.
• Additional Information: Please read below for all the details!

💰 Non-Profit Event

This is a NON-Profit event. $500 of race and sponsorship proceeds will be donated to Brunswick Elementary School PTA and Valley Elementary School PTA. The $500 will be divided according to the number of participants from each school. So during the application process be sure to choose which school you are representing! The remainder of the race and sponsorship proceeds go to the Brunswick High School Track and Field Program to help replace damaged and old equipment like hurdles, starting blocks, jumping mats, throwing cages, and so on. Your support is greatly appreciated! All members involved in the event are volunteers and all funds raised go to race expenses and then to aforementioned groups. That's right! Keep your entry receipt and lower that tax bill!!!

📧 Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email race director Kevin Ropp at Klropp@gmail.com

📍 Location

Othello Park
1901A Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
Othello Regional Park

🏃‍♀️ Registration Information

1K Fun Run:

• Cost: $10.
• Finisher Medal: All 1K Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal.
• Course: The Fun Run takes place on pavement, except for the finish, and is intended for children aged 13 and under.
• Start Time: This event will start at 8 a.m.

5K Race:

• Ages 18 and under: The 5K race costs $20.00 through 11:59 p.m. EST August 1, 2024.
• Price Increase: At Midnight on August 1 the price increases to $25.
• Finisher Medal: All participants registered by Aug. 1 are guaranteed a finisher medal.
• Custom Shirts: $8/each with a cutoff date of August 1.

Ages 19 and older:

• Cost: The 5K Race costs $30.00 through 11:59 p.m. EDT August 1, 2024.
• Price Increase: At Midnight on August 1 the price increases to $40.
• Medals: All participants registered by Aug. 1 are guaranteed a finisher medal.
• Custom Shirts: $8/each with a cutoff date of August 1.

5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m.

⏰ Pre-registration Deadline

Due to the need to process your bibs and sorting shirts and labels, Pre-Registration closes August 31st at 11:59 PM.

🏞️ 5K Course

The Othello Park 5K is a hybrid road/cross country run that takes advantage of the paved paths and grassy equestrian trails at Frederick County Maryland's Othello Regional Park. The rolling course through this scenic park just outside of Brunswick is sure to appeal to road runners and trail runners alike.

5K Race Map Click Here

🚪 Arrival Information

On-site registration the day of the event will begin at 7 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K run at 8:30 a.m. 5K awards will be presented following the race near the finish line.

🏆 5K Race Awards

Prizes will be awarded to the Overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Male and Female runners.

📞 Contact Information

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