Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk

Event Overview

• Event: Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk, and Kid’s Fun Runs
• Date: September 5, 2026
• Location: 506 Main Street, Gaithersburg, MD
• Registration: Register here

Race Details

• Course: The 5K course winds through the beautiful Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods before heading down Main Street to the finish line.
• Shirts: Every 5K registration comes with a Dri-Fit crew neck race shirt (men's, women's, and kid's sizes available).
• Post-Race: Enjoy our post-race Merchant's Expo area while meeting with your friends and family!
• Entertainment: Live entertainment on the course - local bands set up along the course to delight participants and spectators alike.

Awards and Prizes

• Ceremony: The event finishes with the awards ceremony, team awards (lots of family options), and raffle items donated by local merchants.
• Prizes: Cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers.
• Kids Races: Kids runs include two distances - 200 and 500 meters!
• T-Shirts: Cotton t-shirt, designed by a local child resident, with each Fun Run registration.

Community Support

• Charity: Please support our charities by signing up and donating if you can.
• Programs: When you support the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K, you support all 14 community programs of the Kentlands Community Foundation.
• Beneficiaries: Supporting the arts, culture, education, and volunteerism throughout our community.
• Other Causes: Our charities also include the City of Gaithersburg Dolores Swoyer Camp Scholarship Fund, Gaithersburg HELP, Mercy Health Clinic, Maryland Senior Olympics, in addition to the Kentlands Community Foundation.