Kilometers and Kegs for Suicide Prevention

Saturday, September 19, 2026

10am start

Thurmont Event Complex

13716 Strafford Drive, Thurmont MD 21788

Support Cool's Legacy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, in our efforts to raise money for suicide awareness and prevention.

Join us for the 5K or Fun Run and then stick around for a post-race celebration with food, beer, and activities.

Net proceeds of the Kilometers and Kegs for Suicide Prevention 5K and Fun Run will be donated to organizations such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, JB27, and Operation Second Chance, that advocate for research and education around suicide as well as provide support for those impacted by suicide.

https://www.facebook.com/coolslegacy 

Race Info

Event Schedule:

Friday, September 18, 2026
5-7pm: Packet Pick Up at the Thurmont Event Complex
Saturday, Sept 19, 2026
8:30am-9:30am Packet Pick Up and Day-Of Registration at the Thurmont Event Complex
10am: 5K starts
10:05am: Fun Run Starts
Post Race Celebration Ends at 2pm
 

Fun Run

We are excited to offer an option for participants to choose a fun run/walk event.

​Strollers are welcome to participate in the Fun Run/Walk.

5K

Timed event, not USATF-certified. The race will start and end at the event complex. A portion of the run will be on the Thurmont Trolley Trail, a paved trail that was installed over the former trolley tracks that serviced the town in the 1900's.

About the post-race celebration!

We're excited to offer Bollinger's Restaurant and Uncle Dirty's Brew Works food and beer at the event. https://www.facebook.com/bollingerrestaurant/

5K runners 21+ will receive one complimentary Uncle Dirty's Brew Works beer and one complimentary Bollinger's meal as well as a commemorative glass. Photo ID required - no exceptions!
No outside alcohol and alcohol may not be taken outside our fenced celebration area.)

5K runners under 21 will receive one complementary non-alcoholic drink and Bollinger's meal as well as a commemorative glass.
Fun Run Runners will receive a complimentary hot dog, non-alcoholic drink, and commemorative cup.
All runners and guests will have the option to purchase food from Bollinger's at the event.
All runners and guests 21+ will have the option to purchase beer from Uncle Dirty's Brew Works at the event.
 

Please drink responsibly.

The post-race celebration will also include activities for kids and adults - bounce house, hayrides for the kids, and 50/50 and raffle baskets for the adults. We invite you to stay for the fun!

Packet Pick-up

Two opportunities for Packet Pick Up
Thurmont Event Complex: Friday, September 18, 5pm to 7pm
Thurmont Event Complex Race Day, September 19, 8:30am-9:30am
 

5K Awards

Medals will be awarded to:

1st Overall Adult Male/Female
1st Overall Kids Male/Female
 

Hydration

Cupped water will be available at stops along the race. Bottled water will be available at the finish line. If you need hydration before the race, please bring it with you.

Parking

The Thurmont Event Complex has ample parking onsite.

Policies:

The event is rain or shine (within reason). Should the weather pose a significant safety risk, it may be canceled at the discretion of the Race Directory and Town of Thurmont municipal and emergency officials. Sorry, no refunds.
Dogs, bicycles, and skates are not allowed on the course.
Strollers are permitted.
 

Contact Us:

CoolsLegacy@gmail.com