19th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk

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CCBC Essex Campus, Rosedale MD

Sunday, September 21st, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Novice or advanced runners of all ages are invited to attend the 19th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and One-Mile Walk to support older adult health and fitness by raising much-needed funds for County senior exercise classes and fitness centers.

Roads close: 8 a.m.
Warm-up: 8:15 a.m.
5K begins: 8:30 a.m.

📅 Event Details

One-Mile Fun Walk: Perfect for our youngest and oldest participants.
5K Race: Chip-timed and professionally managed by Charm City Run.
Health Screenings: Free fall prevention and health and fitness screenings will be offered.
Vendor Displays: Explore various vendor tables and displays.

Parking: 5K runners and walkers park in Lot 1: one-mile walkers park in Lot 2. For safety reasons, the race course is closed to animals, bikes, skaters, and baby joggers or strollers.

🎁 Amenities

Participants will receive:

Technical T-Shirt: A complimentary long sleeve moisture-wicking T-shirt (guaranteed up to the first 1,000 registered).
Water: Available on the course and at the finish line.
Post-Race Refreshments: Enjoy a variety of refreshments after the race.
Door Prizes: Entry into door prize drawings sponsored by Van Dyke and Bacon Shoes (Must be present to win).

🗓️ Schedule

The event will be held rain or shine. There are no refunds if participants are unable to attend after registering.

6:30 a.m.—Registration opens, sponsor and exhibitor set-up
7:30 a.m.—Health and fitness screenings
8 a.m.—Event begins, race course roads close to the public
8:15 a.m.—Warm-up (on your own)
8:30 a.m.—5K race begins in parking lot 2
8:35 a.m.—One-mile walk begins in front of wellness building
9:45 a.m.—Awards ceremony
11 a.m.—Event ends

💲 Registration Fees

Seniors (60 and older): $28.50 ($23.20 before 8/23)
Adults (18-59): $33.80—Early Bird Special: Register by August 22
$44.40—Between August 23 and September 20
$49.70—Day of the Race - all ages
Juniors (6 to 17): $28.50 ($23.20 before 8/23)
Children (5 and under): Free (Registration required, no shirt provided)

💻 Virtual Race Option

We have created a virtual race option for those who would like to participate but are not local or are unable to attend the in-person race. Here's how the virtual race works:

Registration: Register for the virtual event and sign up for text or email notifications.
Shirt Pickup: You are able to pick up your shirt at the Packet Pick-up location or any senior center post race.
Race Day: You’ll receive a text or email when the race "starts" on September 21st.
Submit Results: Run your race and submit your results by text, email, or heading to the results page by September 21st at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

*Virtual race performances are not eligible for the event awards.

👥 Team Registration

Build morale, camaraderie and community by forming a team with your senior center, company, social club, family, or friends. We encourage you to wear team t-shirts on race day!

📦 Packet Pick-up

Pick up your packet on race day from 6:30 to 8 a.m., or at the following location:

Friday, September 19th
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bykota Senior Center
611 Central Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
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🏆 Prizes

Participants must be present to claim medals and door prizes.

🥇 Medals

Medals are given for the following:

The fastest three male and female 5K finishers
The top two male and female runners in the following age categories:
- 15 and under
- 16 to 19
- 20 to 29
- 30 to 39
- 40 to 49
- 50 to 59
- 60 to 69
- 70 to 79
- 80 to 89
- 90 and over

🎟️ Door Prizes

Random door prizes will be awarded, including four Fitness Pays VISA gift cards, worth $200 (1 count) and $100 (3 count), sponsored by Van Dyke and Bacon Shoes.