20th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk 2026

Description

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 20 th 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.

Celebrate National Senior Center Month, National Falls Prevention Day and Active Aging Week at this event. The One-Mile Fun Walk is perfect for our youngest and oldest participants. The 5K Race will be held on CCBC Essex campus, will be timed and professionally managed by Charm City Run, and will include a virtual component. Free fall prevention and health and fitness screenings will be available, as well as vendor tables and displays.

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. The event will be held rain or shine.

Participants Will Receive:

A complimentary, technical, long sleeve, moisture-wicking t-shirt (Guaranteed up to the first 1,100 registered. Sizes and availability are not guaranteed for day-of-race registration.) Water on the course and at the finish line Post-race refreshments Entry into door prize drawings and Fitness Pays VISA gift cards, one card for $200 and three cards for $100 each, sponsored by Van Dyke and Bacon Shoes . Must be present to win.

Event Schedule:

On race day, 5K runners and walkers will park in lot 1; one-mile walkers will park in lot 2.

6:30 a.m.—Registration opens, sponsor and exhibitor set-up 7:30 a.m.—Health and fitness screenings, massages 8 a.m.—Event begins, race course roads close to the public 8:15 a.m.—Warm-up (on your own) 8:30 a.m.—5K race begins 8:35 a.m.—One-mile walk begins in front of the Wellness and Athletic Center 9:45 a.m.—Awards ceremony 11 a.m.—Event ends

Registration Fees:

Seniors (60 and older): $28.50

Adults (18-59) $44.40—through September 19 $49.70—Day of the Race - all ages

Juniors (6 to 17): $28.50

Children (5 and under) *Free (Registration required, no shirt provided)

Team Registration —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!

Packet Pickup:

Pick up your packet on race day from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. or on Friday, September 18, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at:

Bykota Senior Center 611 Central Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204 Get Directions

Team Registration:

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!

Packet Pick-up:

Pick up your packet on race day from 6:30 to 8 a.m., or at the following location:

Friday, September 18th 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bykota Senior Center 611 Central Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204

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Awards:

Medals are given for the following:

Participants must be present to claim medals. Medals will be presented for:

The fastest three male and female 5K finishers The top two male and female runners in all age categories

The age categories include:

15 and under 16 to 19 20 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 to 74 75 to 79 80 to 84 85 to 89 90 and over

There are no medals for participants of the virtual run.

Prizes:

Participants must be present to claim medals and door prizes.

Door Prizes:

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 .

About The Virtual Race:

We have created a virtual race option for those who would like to participate, but are not local or are unable to attend the race in person.

1, Register for the virtual event. Be sure to sign up for