13th Annual Red Hot Run 5K and Family Fun Walk

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:

•    When: Sunday, November 3, 2024
•    Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup: 7:30AM at RPCS 
•    Team Pictures: 8:10AM
•    Race Warm-Up: 8:15AM
•    5K: 8:30AM
•    Family Fun Walk: 8:35AM
•    Post-Race Celebration/Awards

REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND PRICING*:

Please bring your cash – there will be a 50/50 raffle! One lucky winner will walk away with cash in their pocket!

• Early Bird 5K: $40 through September 15, 2024
• Standard 5K: $45 through November 1, 2024
• Race Weekend 5K: $50
• Family Fun Walk: $25
• Kids 4-12: $15 5K or Family Fun Walk
• Kids 3 & Under: Free 5K or Family Fun Walk (shirt not included)

* Please note that prices on the registration site will reflect the price plus the required processing fee

If you are interested in using a printable form, please contact Events Manager, Ali Pitruzzella at pitruzzellaa@rpcs.org.

There are no refunds of entry given or transfers of entry permitted for this event.

SHIRTS:  All runners registered by Monday, October 14th at 4pm will receive a premium cotton blend long sleeve shirt. Shirts NOT guaranteed after this date.

VIRTUAL AND HIBERNATING BEAR REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Do you live out of town or can't make it on race day? We have created registration options for you. 

The Virtual Race:
Run the race anyplace you choose. You have the entire race weekend to decide when to run. You will be able to share photos and report your results (results update immediately so you can see how you stack up against other virtual registrants). You will still receive the race shirt! Just select the virtual option (either 5K or Fun Walk) above and register today.

PLEASE NOTE VIRTUAL REGISTRANTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS. WE WILL GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO OUR FASTEST FINISHERS IN OUR POST-RACE CELEBRATION.

Hibernating Bear:
Not an early bird? You can still support the event. Sleep in and stay at home!

PACKET PICK-UP LOCATIONS:

Friday, November 1st
Roland Park Country School Athletic Complex
8:00AM – 9:30AM

Race Day
Onsite starting at 7:30AM

TEAMS:

Gather family, co-workers, classmates, neighbors and friends to create a team and choose a team name! Teams with 20 or more participants will have the team name included on the back of the run shirts. Please note there will NOT be separate team shirts. All teams will be recognized on race day - be creative and have fun! Team members must be registered by Monday, October 14th to qualify for the shirts. NO ADDITIONS OR CHANGES AFTER THIS DATE. 

AWARDS:

Awards will be given to the top three male/female overall 5k finishers. While The Family Fun Walk is not timed, the first place finisher will be recognized. In addition, the top male/female finishers of the 5k will be recognized in each of the following age groups:

• 10 and under
• 11-15
• 16-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60 and over

Awards will also be given to the top male/female employee, top male/female RPCS parent, top alumna and top RPCS student.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR MULTIPLE CATEGORIES, YOU MUST CHOOSE ONE FOR AWARD PURPOSES. ONLY THOSE WHO MAKE A SELECTION AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION WILL BE CONSIDERED.

There will be a special memento for all children ages 12 and under who are registered for the 5K or The Family Fun Walk by Monday, October 14th.

CATCH THE SPIRIT:

The individual or group showcasing the most SPIRIT will be recognized at the Post-Race Celebration.

AMENITIES:

Post-Race Celebration with awards, games, refreshments, snacks, face painting, a photo booth, and more! All runners registered by Monday, October 14th at 4pm will receive a premium cotton blend long sleeve shirt. Shirts NOT guaranteed after this date and time. Water stop and mile markers along the course.

COURSE:

5K Course Map:

Turn-by-Turn:

START- on Roland Ave at the cross walk leading to Roland Park Country School. Continue North, in southbound lanes (against traffic direction).
Turn LEFT into first entrance drive on left leading to the Seminary.
Continue on seminary driveway to exit on Northern Parkway.
Turn RIGHT on Northern Pkwy into right lane. 
Turn RIGHT on Roland Ave.
Turn RIGHT into first entrance driveway on right leading to the seminary. 
U turn LEFT onto exit driveway toward Roland Ave.
Turn RIGHT ON Rowland Ave.
Turn RIGHT on Kenwood Rd.
Turn RIGHT on Goodwood Gardens.
Bear LEFT on Club Rd.
Turn RIGHT on Deepdene Rd.
Turn LEFT into near bike lane/sidewalk of Roland Ave.
Turn LEFT into North entrance driveway to Roland Park Country School.
Finish on driveway of RPCS.

Strollers will not be permitted on the 5K course due to safety concerns, but will be permitted in the Family Fun Walk. Dogs are not allowed on the course.

VOLUNTEERS:

How can you get involved? There are many different opportunities and positions available. Please consider serving as a volunteer! To sign up as a volunteer click the volunteer button at the top of this page.

All volunteers will also be entered in a raffle.

SPONSOR:

Want to become a sponsor? Email Events Manager, Ali Pitruzzella at pitruzzellaa@rpcs.org or check out www.rpcs.org/sponsor for more information!

BENEFICIARY:

At Roland Park Country School, we believe that young women who build each other up will thrive. There’s no hurdle too high for an RPCS girl because she has the collective support of her community lifting her toward her goals. While this spirit sets us apart from other schools, it’s the effect on our graduates that’s so remarkable: Roland Park Country School students develop a profound understanding of who they are and how to lead together to impact the world.

Roland Park Country School is an independent school for girls in Grades K-12, with a coed preschool (Little Reds) for children 6 weeks through 5 years. Proceeds from the Red Hot Run support The Fund for Roland Park Country School. The money raised will immediately be put to work enhancing programs, supporting faculty, and giving our students the tools they need to dream big.

For more information about the event, contact Events Manager, Ali Pitruzzella at pitruzzellaa@rpcs.org

This event is professionally timed and managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC