Maplewood Mile 5K — Run for the Trees

🌳 Event Overview

Join us for the Maplewood Mile 5K on Oct 3 at 9:00 AM — a scenic, USATF-certified-ish (fun) route through Maplewood Park. Whether you’re chasing a PR or running with the stroller, this mostly-flat course highlights tree-lined paths, a pond turnaround, and a finish on the town green. Every runner gets a finisher medal: top finishers take home awards and local gift certificates. Kids’ Fun Run at 10:15 AM. Proceeds support the Maplewood Urban Tree Fund.

🌟 Welcome Message

Welcome to the Maplewood Mile 5K — Run for the Trees! Lace up and come enjoy a morning of fresh air, community vibes, and scenic trails. The 5K course winds along Maplewood Park’s paved and crushed-gravel paths, showcasing mature maples, a pond, and the town’s historic gazebo. It’s perfect for first-timers, families, and competitive runners alike.

🕒 Race Day Schedule

• 7:30 AM: Packet pickup and same-day registration opens (maplewood community center)
• 8:45 AM: Race briefing & warm-up on the green
• 9:00 AM: 5K start (chip timing)
• 10:15 AM: Kids’ Fun Run (100–200m)
• 10:45 AM: Awards ceremony & post-race snacks

🎁 What You Get

• Shirt: Technical short-sleeve race shirt (first 300 registrants)
• Medal: Finisher medal for all participants
• Timing: Chip timing and results posted live online
• Snacks: Post-race snacks, coffee, and a local food truck village
• Activities: Kids’ activities, face painting, and race photography

🏆 Prizes

• Overall: Top 3 overall male & female
• Age Groups: Top 3 in 10 age groups (5-year bins)
• Costume: Special award for best tree-themed costume

♿ Course Notes & Accessibility

• Family-Friendly: Mostly-flat, family-friendly course on mixed paved/gravel paths. Strollers welcome.
• Restrooms: Accessible restrooms at start/finish.
• Dogs: Dogs on short leashes allowed (must be registered as a dog-runner).

🚗 Parking & Transit

Free parking at Maplewood High School (shuttle to start). Bike racks available at the start/finish.

🌱 Charity

Proceeds benefit the Maplewood Urban Tree Fund to plant and maintain street trees and fund environmental education.

📧 Contact

Questions? Email races@:maplewoodmile.example or visit the event FAQ on the race page. For more information, visit the race page.