Sep 17, 2022 - Sep 15, 2024
Race Distance
Age
Adults
Course Type
Point to point
Roads close at 8 a.m., warm-up is at 8:15 a.m. and 5K begins at 8:30 a.m.
Novice or advanced runners of all ages are invited to attend the 18th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and One-Mile Walk to support older adult health and fitness by raising much-needed funds for County senior exercise classes and fitness centers.
The One-Mile Fun Walk is perfect for our youngest and oldest participants. The 5K race is chip-timed and professionally managed by Charm City Run. To celebrate National Senior Center Month, National Falls Prevention Day and Active Aging Week, free fall prevention and health and fitness screenings will be offered, as well as vendor tables and displays.
Note: Masks are optional for this event/race.
Parking: 5K runners and walkers park in Lot 1; one-mile walkers park in Lot 2.
The entirety of the route will be on the campus of CCBC Essex. For safety reasons, the race course is closed to animals, bikes, skaters and baby joggers or strollers.
Participants will receive:
The event will be held rain or shine. There are no refunds if participants are unable to attend after registering.
Seniors (60 and older): $23.20 (discount will be applied at check-out)
Adults (18-59)
$33.80—Early Bird Special: Register by August 16
$39.10—Between August 17 and September 14
$44.40—Day of the Race
Juniors (6 to 17): $23.20 (discount will be applied at check-out)
Children (5 and under) - (discount will be applied at check-out)
*Free (Registration required, no shirt provided)
We have created a virtual race option for those who would like to participate but are not local, or are unable to attend the in-person race. Here's how the virtual race works:
*Virtual race performances are not eligible for the event awards, but we'll certainly be acknowledging the winners in our post-race communication.
Build morale, camaraderie and community by forming a team with your senior center, company, social club, family or friends. We encourage you to wear team t-shirts on race day!
Pick up your packet on race day from 6:30 to 8 a.m., or at the following location:
Friday, September 13
Noon to 4:30 p.m.
Bykota Senior Center
611 Central Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
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Participants must be present to claim medals and door prizes.
Medals are given for the following:
Random door prizes will be awarded, including four Fitness Pays VISA gift cards, worth $200 (1 count) and $100 (3 count), sponsored by Van Dyke and Bacon Shoes.
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering, call 410-887-2040. Volunteers should check in on race day at the volunteer table.
Sponsors
If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact Ethel Rasmussen by calling 410-887-2012.
Rosedale, MD, USA