Event Description
7th Annual Emancipation Day Diabetes 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk
To benefit University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology-Midtown
The University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology-Midtown serves children and adults with diabetes in Baltimore city, the surrounding counties and the region. We offer the highest quality of care and service to assist people with diabetes in managing the disease and preventing complications. Annually, the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology sees over 3,000 patients, including those with Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes.
5K Run/Walk and the 1 Mile Fun Walk are $25.00 per person. $30.00 for Event-Day registration. This event is rain or shine and no refunds will be offered.
All registered participants will receive an event backpack!
First, second and third place individual male and female in each 5K division: 12 and under, 13-18 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50‑59, 60-69, over 70.
The 5k Run/Walk will be professionally chip-timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing
This is a charitable fundraising event. ALL proceeds will benefit University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology-Midtown (UMCDE).
Interested in donating prizes, refreshments, other supplies or volunteering for the event?
Contact Jackie Jones, 301-526-9435, Jackie1character@aol.com
Event details and schedule
When: Saturday, September 7, 2019 8:00 a.m. (Rain or Shine)
Where: Sturgis-Moore Recreation Area
Eighth & Montgomery Streets
Laurel, Maryland 20707
Parking: Side of Park, Boys and Girls Club & Street
EVENT-DAY SCHEDULE:
Saturday, September 7, 2019
6:30 a.m. —Late registration & Packet Pick-up
Sturgis-Moore Recreation Area, Alice B. McCullough Field
7:40 a.m. — Warm-up
8:00 a.m. — 5K Run
8:05 a.m. — 5K Walk, 1 Mile Fun Walk
Post-race festivities to include: race results, refreshments and prizes!
Directions:
From the South (Washington, DC area): Take I-95 north to Route 216 East (Exit 35A, towards Laurel), follow to Montgomery Street, make right, park located at corner of Eighth & Montgomery Streets.
From the North (Baltimore, MD area): Take I-95 south to the Route 216 East (Exit 35A, towards Laurel), follow to Montgomery Street, make right, park located at corner of Eighth & Montgomery Streets.
From the Annapolis, MD area: Take I-97 North, take the Route 32 West exit toward Columbia, take I-95 South to the Route 216 East (Exit 35A, towards Laurel), follow to Montgomery Street, make right, park located at corner of Eighth & Montgomery Streets.
From the Baltimore/Washington Parkway (295): Take Laurel exit (Route 198) continue to Eighth Street, make a right, park on left before you get to Montgomery Street.
Parking: Side of Park,
Boys and Girls Club & Street
