"Sweating Bullets" Virtual 5K Run/Walk

WELCOME ASSOCIATION OF FIREARM AND TOOL MARK EXAMINERS (AFTE) MEMBERS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS! 
AFTE’s 2026 annual training seminar will be held in Baltimore, Maryland.  AFTE Baltimore is proud to host a Virtual 5K event as part of National Forensic Science Week 2025.  This event is virtual, meaning that participation is self-paced and can be incorporated into your busy schedule!  This is an opportunity for you and your colleagues to take a break from the lab setting and demanding casework load, to get out and stretch your legs, unwind, and celebrate your contributions as forensic science professionals (during work as a pre-approved team building exercise, wellness time, and/or National Forensic Science Week celebration, or after work!).  Invite your family and friends to join you too!  

Registration opens Sunday May 11th, 2025, and closes Saturday July 19th , 2025. 
WHAT: Virtual 5K (3.1 miles) - your own race and pace with self-submitted timed results! 
WHEN: National Forensic Science Week: Sunday September 14th – Saturday September 20th, 2025 
WHERE: Anywhere! 
HOW: Run, walk, speedwalk, or jog your mileage (or crab walk if you want to get in the Baltimore spirit! 😊) 
FEES: $35
INCLUDED: An AFTE Baltimore Virtual 5K T-Shirt, Printable 5K Bib, and 5K Finisher Certificate 
NOTE: T-Shirts will be packaged and shipped throughout August.      
 
THANK YOU to our event sponsors:

Silver
LeadsOnline
Bronze 
Cadre Forensics
Evidence IQ
Turtle Reef Candles

And thank you to the following companies for donating raffle items for our Virtual 5K: 
Charm City Run
Cole-TAC

All orders for this virtual race are FINAL.  All proceeds and donations from this Virtual 5K will go to the AFTE Baltimore training seminar; AFTE is a non-profit organization.  If you are unable or choose not to participate in the Virtual 5K, please consider visiting the donations page. 
 
To Access Your Digital Bib: 
- View and click the digital bib link in your confirmation email. 
- Access your digital bib from your RunSignUp Profile, under the “Upcoming Events Tab” through the “View Digital Bib” link 
- For step-by-step instructions, please visit HERE

MAKE SURE TO ENTER YOUR COMPLETED VIRTUAL 5K INFORMATION ON THE RESULTS TAB! 
Under the “Results” tab, click “+” to enter name and time.