Tom LaMonica Memorial 5K Trail Run

Race Overview

Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center is a nonprofit organization co-founded by Tom LaMonica in 1981. Tom was a teacher and coach at Friends School of Baltimore and passionately served as our leader until his passing in September 2010.

This 5K trail run is a memorial to one of our founders and we are also celebrating our 45th year!

Tom helped build Genesee Valley to provide a space for groups to become better teammates and classmates through physical challenges. We continue that tradition today by offering Summer Camp and Team building programs to students and adults that focus on communication, confidence building, persistence, leadership, and creative problem solving.

Proceeds from this event support our scholarship fund for students and campers who could not otherwise afford to attend Genesee Valley.

Post Race Festival

• Food: Enjoy some food available for purchase on site.
• Music: Celebrate with tunes after the race.
• Beverages: Refreshments will be available.
• Seating: Be sure to bring a blanket or chair so you can sit back and relax post race.

Race Details

• Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
• Location: Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center Sports Field Parking Lot, 1745 Rayville Road, Parkton, Maryland 21120
• Time: Race day registration and Packet Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. | Race begins: 5:30 p.m.

Registration Information

• Early Bird Registration: $35 through August 1, 2026.
• Registration (Individual): $40 starting on August 2, 2026.
• Race Day Registration: $50.
• Team Registration: $30 per runner.

In Spirit: $35 (You're crazy if you think I’m running: but I will donate.) All registrations include a t-shirt.

There are no refunds of entry given or transfers of entry permitted for this event.

Team Challenge

Gather a group, make a creative team name, and enter to become eligible for the team prize. The team with the most participants wins. Teams must consist of 5 or more people and can be made of any group of people (i.e. friends, family, college/high school team or club, GV alumni, etc.). Indicate the name of your team on the registration form. All members can register separately, but be sure everyone writes the exact same team name to be qualified.

Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration

On-site beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Awards

• Top Finishers: Top three male and female overall.
• Age Group Awards: Top three male and female within each age group: 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
• Team Award: Team with most entrants.

Course Description

The 5K trail course is a challenging, but beautiful course that winds its way through the woods, trails, fields, and ponds on our 150-acre property.

The 1 mile walk also takes place along the trails and fields of Genesee Valley.

The Kids Dash is a short dash down the finish chute. All grass.

Event Guidelines

Please no baby joggers, strollers, roller blades, skates, bikes, dogs, pets or headphones allowed on the race course. Your race number must be worn on your front and must be visible. DO NOT exchange or give your race number to another participant.

Note: Pets are not allowed on property.

More Information

For additional details, please visit the race page.