Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5k

Join us Monday, September 7, 20265, in Knoxville, MD, for the 3rd Annunal Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5K!

Check in and race day registration starts 7:00 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8:00 a.m. 5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m. Please read below for all the details!

This is a NON-Profit event. $500 of race and sponsorship proceeds will be donated to Brunswick Elementary School PTA and Valley Elementary School PTA. The $500 will be divided according to the number of participants from each school. So during the application process be sure to choose which school you are representing! The remainder of the race and sponsorship proceeds go to the Brunswick High School Track and Field Program to help replace damaged and old equipment like hurdles, starting blocks, jumping mats, throwing cages, and so on. Your support is greatly appreciated!  All members involved in the event are volunteers and all funds raised go to race expenses and then to aforementioned groups. That's right! Keep your entry receipt and lower that tax bill!!!

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email race director Kevin Ropp @ [email protected]

LOCATION
Othello Park
1901A Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
https://www.recreater.com/705/Othello-Regional-Park

REGISTRATION
1K FUN RUN:
The cost of the 1K Fun Run is $10. All 1K Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal.  The Fun Run takes place on pavement, except for the finish, and is intended for children aged 13 and under. This event will start at 8 a.m.

5K RACE:
5K Race costs $30.00 through 11:59 p.m. EDT July 31, 2026. At Midnight on August 1 the price increases to $40. All participants registered by this date are guaranteed a finisher medal. Participants who register after are not guaranteed finisher medal but we'll do our best! Custom shirts are $8/each and also have a cutoff date of August 1st!

5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m. 

5K COURSE:
The Othello Park 5K is a hybrid road/cross country run that takes advantage of the paved paths and grassy equestrian trails at Frederick County Maryland's Othello Regional Park. The rolling course through this scenic park just outside of Brunswick is sure to appeal to road runners and trail runners alike.

5K Race Map Click Here

ARRIVAL
On-site registration the day of the event will begin at 7 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K run at 8:30 a.m.
5K awards will be presented following the race near the finish line.

5K RACE AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to first place for boys and girls 18 & under and men and women 19 & over.

RACE CONTACT INFO
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.