The 3.1 mile course will start/finish at Banneker Historical Park in Oella, Ellicott City. 100% of the course is on paved road or path surface. Strollers are NOT permitted on the run course.

 

STARTING LINE

Both the 5K/10K will start together (mass start) under the large inflatable arch near the finish line.

 

5K COURSE

5K runners will complete ONE loop of the run course. Runners will share the looped course with the 10K course. To view course map, click HERE.

 

10K COURSE

The 6.2 mile course will start/finish at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park in Oella, Ellicott City. 100% of the course is on paved road or path surface. Strollers are NOT permitted on the run course. Runners will share the looped course with the 5K course. 10K runners will complete TWO loops. To view course map, click HERE.

 

10K RELAY OPTION

Don't want to do the full 10K course? Create a 2-person team and and participate in the relay division! Relay teams must select relay category at online registration. 

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Each relay participate will run 3.1 miles (5K). The following applies to all relays:

Runner A will start, run 3.1 miles, and exchange race bib number with Runner B at the relay exchange point (turn around cone inside Benjamin Banneker Historical Park). Runner B will run 3.1 miles to the finish line. Relay teams will be given ONE race bib.

 

WATER STATIONS

There will be two water stations on the run course, one at mile 1.5 (4.25 miles) and one at mile 3.

 

BATHROOMS

Porta-potties will be stationed at the start/finish line. There are no bathrooms on the run course.