Events
5K Run/Walk
Support/Spectator (T Shirt included)
Event Description
Welcome to the Second Annual Mid-Atlantic Region RUN for MWS! Since 2020 MWS Families around the globe have come together annually each October to RUN for MWS and fundraise for the MWS Foundation. The funds raised provide resources to aid the four pillars of the MWS Foundation mission - Support, Awareness, Education, Research.
Come join us on Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Frederick, Maryland for this second annual regional race. All registrants will receive a Run for MWS: Mid-Atlantic Region race t-shirt and will have their name added for an opportunity to win additional great prizes!
Race Location
Monocacy Village Park
409 Delaware Road
Frederick, MD 21701 US
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Race Day Schedule
· 9:00am - 9:45am: Pack-It Pickup / Registration
· 10:00am: 5K Race Start
· 10:45am: Fun Run Start
· 11:00am-12:00pm: Race Awards and Prize Giveaways
Pricing
· 5K – $35 (through July 10), $45 (through Aug 10), $50 (through Sept 10), $55 (through Oct 10), $60 (Race Day)
· Fun Run - $20 (through July 10), $30 ( through Aug 10 ), $35 (through Sept 10), $40 (through Oct 10), $45 (Race Day)
· Support / Spectator - $15 (through July 10), $20 (through Aug 10), $25 (through Sept 10), $30 (through Race Day / pending tshirt availability)
All entries include Run for MWS: Mid-Atlantic Regional race t-shirt!
Course Map
5K Awards
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
What is MWS?
The Run for Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS): Mid-Atlantic Regional Race supports the MWS Foundation. MWS is a rare genetic condition discovered in 1998 and impacts many parts of the body. MWS is caused by mutations in the ZEB2 gene and is characterized as an Intellectual Disability. By supporting the Run for MWS: Mid-Atlantic Regional Race you are supporting the increase of awareness and further research to the RARE (1 in 60,000 births) MWS Community.
