DISCOVER DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA 5K/10K
April 23, 2023 | Columbia, MD | 8:00 AM
Save the date for next year's race - April 21, 2024.
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THE RACE
Starting and finishing at Colorburst Park in the Merriweather District, this race is appropriate for all level runners. Race registration includes a shirt, finisher medal and beer!
RACE LOCATION
6000 Merriweather Drive, Columbia, MD 21044
Colorburst Park on South Side of Building
AGE REQUIREMENT
Runners must be at least 10 years old to participate in the 10K.
Runners must be at least 7 years old to participate in the 5K.
Pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and any other non-official
wheeled vehicles are prohibited.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer sign up opens 1 month prior to race day.
REGISTRATION
Register by March 31 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
Registration fee includes soft cotton t-shirt, finisher medal and beer!
10K
$40.00 - Dec 2 - Dec 4, 2022
$50.00 - Dec 5 - Dec 31, 2022
$55.00 - Jan 1 - Feb 28, 2023
$60.00 - Mar 1 - Apr 20, 2023
$65.00 - Apr 22-23, In Person*
5K
$30.00 - Dec 2 - Dec 4, 2022
$40.00 - Dec 5 - Dec 31, 2022
$45.00 - Jan 1 - Feb 28, 2023
$50.00 - Mar 1 - Apr 20, 2023
$55.00 - Apr 23, pr 22-23, In Person*
*Online registration closes Thursday, April 20 - end of day.
In person registration is available during packet pick up times. Scroll below to view packet pick up times on April 22 & 23.
Pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and any other non-official wheeled vehicles are prohibited.
Registration transfers are not permitted to other Rip It Events. Race organizers reserve the right to close registration due to capacity limits. Race organizers reserve the right to delay or cancel event due to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and any other non-official wheeled vehicles are prohibited.
SWAG
Registration fee includes t-shirt, finisher medal and beer!
RACE INFO
RACE VENUE
6000 Merriweather Drive, Columbia, MD 21044
West side of the Juniper Apartment Building
PACKET PICK UP
Registered participants are required to pick up their packet before the start of the race. You packet includes your race bib, timing chip and t-shirt. Runners will need to show I.D. to pick up their packet.
If you're unable to attend packet pick-up, someone may pick up your packet on your behalf. He/she MUST have a copy of the participants photo ID and permission note signed by the participant. No exceptions. The easiest way to accomplish this is to have the participant send a photo of their i.d. and a photo of a hand written note to your phone. Present this image to staff at packet pick up.
Please choose one of the following packet pick up options:
Saturday, April 22 at race venue
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday, April 23 at race venue
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
RACE START
8:00 AM - Mass Start
RACE CATEGORY CHANGES
Prior to race weekend:
If you decide to switch from the 10K to the 5K (or vise versa), please let us know by email prior to race day. The deadline to switch your race category by email is Thursday, April 20. Please send email to racedirector@ripitevents.com.
Prior to the start of the race:
Runners may elect to switch from the 10K to the 5K (or vice versa), at packet pick up on April 22 or 24. Please let us know when you pick up your race bib.
Switching during the race:
For 10K runners - If during the race, you decided not to complete both loops of the 10k course, you will be removed from the race results (marked as DQ) and will not be eligible for awards. 10K runners will still receive a finisher medal.
PARTICIPANT SHIRT & FINISHER MEDAL
Register by March 31 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
Participants will receive the shirt size they selected at online registration. We will purchase extra participant shirts to anticipate final registration numbers. Shirt size exchange can be completed at the conclusion of the race. Athletes will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
TIMING & RESULTS
This race will use bib tag timing. Your timing chip will be affixed to the back side of your bib number. Please do not remove your timing chip. This event will be publishing LIVE results through out the race. To access results on race day, go to www.ripitevents.com and access the "Results" webpage from your smart phone. Choose this race from the race options and enter your bib number on the results page.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top 3 finishers in the following group categories for both the 5K & 10K: Overall, 7-8, 9-10, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
PARKING
Participants may park in the public parking garage for this event near the race venue. Use 6000 Merriweather Drive, Columbia, MD 21044 to get to the race venue on race morning. Following parking signs to access the parking garage. Then follow venue signs to get to packet pick up and the start/finish line.
DEFER YOUR 2023 REGISTRATION
If you are registered and can not participate in this race, you have two options.
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Defer you entry to the 2024 race. To view the defer policy, click HERE. There is a $20 fee to defer your entry to 2024. The deadline to submit a defer request is Saturday, April 22 by end of day.
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Donate your race entry to help fund future races.
CONTACT
We look forward to see you on race morning! Please send us questions/concerns at racedirector@ripitevents.com.