Georgetown's Finest 5K - The 5K with GUTS!

Georgetown’s Finest 5K is not like any other 5K you have experienced. The course is run on a real police obstacle course consisting of 16 different obstacles. When you register for the run, you will designate whether you wish to run/walk a 5K only, or whether you wish to complete the 5K with the obstacles. Both groups will use the same course with those wishing only to run/walk simply skipping the obstacles.

The course is cross country and approximately one mile in length so each runner will complete three laps. This event is NOT timed. The 5K with GUTS! is not about speed. It's about being able to complete the course.

WARNING: runners wishing to complete the obstacles should be aware that the obstacles are both challenging and can be dangerous. The course is physically much more difficult with the obstacles.

REGISTRATION:
It is highly recommended that you register prior to the event. Race day registration is open from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., however, it is advisable that serious runners arrive at 8:00 a.m. Vendors and food will be available all day! Each runner will receive a Georgetown’s Finest 5K T-shirt.

RULES:
WARNING: This is a challenging course. If you complete the course, you will have earned it.

• Participants may check in any time between 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• All participants must check in upon arrival at the Registration/Check In table.
• All participants must complete a waiver prior to participating.
• Those wishing to walk/run only, (do not wish to complete obstacles) can arrive at any time between 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., and check in at registration, then go directly to the start.
• Participants wishing to complete obstacles can arrive anytime between 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., and check in at registration, but may have to wait for a course opening to avoid overcrowding on the obstacles.
• Each participant must complete a total of three consecutive laps to earn their challenge coin.
• In order to reduce backups on the course, participants who wish to complete obstacles will be sent onto the course two at a time every two to three minutes from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• If you are on an obstacle and having trouble, you must concede to the participant behind you if they catch up while you are still struggling to complete the obstacle.
• All participants can provide and/or accept assistance from other participants.
• This course is not timed. If you complete three laps, trust me, you’ve earned it! Please expect the course to be crowded at certain obstacles (which will not affect those walking/running only).
• We recommend that you move through the course at your own individual pace. The course is 5K in distance but much more physically challenging with the obstacles.
• This is a rain or shine event. In the case of severe weather/lightening, access to the course will be restricted until the weather is safe.