FAQS and Check-In Info
Welcome to the FAQS Page: Please read through thoroughly to assure a great event day experience.
- Race Date/Time: July 20th at 10am (moved up 1 hour from 11am due to heat)
- Location: Calvert Brewing Company - located at 15850 Commerce Court, Upper Marlboro, MD
- Check-In Time: Please check-In on July 20th at Calvert Brewing Co. to receive your Bib and Shirt between 9-9:45am.
- Course: This is a paved course with some slight elevation. Check out the Course Map HERE!
- Timing: The 5K race is chip timed and there will be awards offered to the Top 3 Overall Finishers and 1st place in each age group (10 year groups). Awards will be based on Gun Time.
- Results: will be available on this site. Plus we will email results to you.
- Photos: This run will offer FREE Downloadable Photos to all participants. Photo Link will be emailed to you within 24 hours.
- Drink Ticket: All participants will have a drink ticket on their bib. This may be redeemed after the run (race day only) at Calvert Brewing Company for a complimentary craft beer!
- After Party: Calvert Brewing Company has Food Trucks, Holiday Music, Live Music, Best Dressed (holiday) happening throughout the day!
The Heat! Please be advised that we are well aware of the extreme conditions for this coming weekend. Please read through the following to be sure that you are safe and prepared for Saturday.
- Calvert Brewing Company provides a pre and post race air conditioned facility for us!
- There will be a total of 3 COLD water stops - Miles 1, 2, and Finish Line.
- There will be COLD wet/iced towels/cloth at the midway point and Finish Line. Feel free to take for your head or neck.
- There will be cold watermelon at the Finish Line
- Gatorade Options will be available
- There is no strict time limit on the course - it is OK to walk the entire thing or parts of the course. You may also transfer to the 1 Mile Walk Option (Must Let Us Know for timing purposes)
- *** Please understand that while this is a "race" we request that all participants be cautious and take the heat seriously. DO NOT OVER EXERT YOURSELF. This is a Holiday Themed Beer Race - and should be treated as such. If you have a heart or health condition (i.e.pregant) preventing you to safely run on race day, please email ken@gooddayforarun.com on or before Friday at Noon.
- Hydrate the Night before and Morning of run. This will be the most important thing you can do to stay comfortable.
