Chesapeake Patriot 5K Run and1K Walk

Enjoy a beautiful morning at Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area, overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, for a 5K Run or 1K Walk. Register as an individual or bring a team of friends, family, and co-workers to run, walk, or stroll, and spread the good cheer overlooking the picturesque Chesapeake Bay.  This year, we welcome the Mighty Milers Group and The Shamrock Group.  Of course, we recommend wearing red, white and blue to celebrate America's Veterans and all patriotic Americans the week before Veterans Day.

Registration 8 AM to 8:55 AM, follow signs to the parking area and "Start" line. Opening Ceremonies from 9 to 9:15 AM. Run and Walk begins at 9:15 AM. Prizes awarded following the Run and Walk.  We will have a Professional Timer using state-of-the-art, high performance RFID race timing technology for accuracy. Your results will be available at the event and published online along with the ability to print a Certificate and view a Finish Line Video Link. Gunpowder State Park - Hammerman Area is located at 7200 Graces Quarters Road, Middle River, MD 21220, near the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Ebenezer Road.  Visit our Facebook group "Chesapeake Patriot Fun Run and Walk" for maps and up-to-date information. 

The course is paved and flat except for a small downgrade at the start and small upgrade near the end. Event occurs rain or shine. Follow our Facebook group "Chesapeake Patriot Fun Run and Walk" for the latest updates.

Proceeds benefit the Chesapeake Bay Association, Inc. for our environmental support programs and our scholarships for deserving graduates.  We support average achieving graduates as well as athletes and high achievers for college tuition or trade school tuition.  Each runner and walker will be able to nominate their favorite High School for a scholarship.  Top votes from our events will determine the High Schools who receive a scholarship.  Donations will also be made to veterans groups.

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