DISCOVER DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA 5K/10K
April 27, 2025 | Columbia, MD | 8:00 AM
Update: due to construction on run course, the 5K distance will be 3.2 miles.
The 10K course remains 6.2 miles.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICK UP ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 27.
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THE RACE
Columbia's LARGEST foot race! Starting and finishing at Colorburst Park in the Merriweather District, this race showcases Downtown Columbia and Columbia Association's Lake Kittamaqundi. Join over 1,000 runners on April 27. This race is appropriate for all level runners. Race registration includes a shirt and finisher medal.
Join us after the race for the ultimate test of sweet tooth, speed and stamina. The inaugural DTC Donut Mile will take place at Colorburst Park after the conclusion of the Discover Downtown Columbia 5K & 10K on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Participants must register separately for this event. To view more info and register for the Donut Mile, click HERE.
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.
REGISTRATION
Registration Opens Dec 6, 2024
Registration fee includes soft cotton t-shirt, finisher medal and beer!
Register by April 8 to be guaranteed a shirt.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICK UP ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26 AND SUNDAY, APRIL 27.
5K
$40.00 - Dec 6 - Dec 8, 2024
$50.00 - Dec 9, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
$55.00 - Feb 1 - Mar 28, 2025
$60.00 - March 29 - Apr 24, 2025
$65.00 - Apr 26-27, In Person*
10K
$45.00 - Dec 6 - Dec 8, 2024
$55.00 - Dec 9, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
$60.00 - Feb 1 - Mar 28, 2025
$65.00 - March 29 - Apr 24, 2025
$70.00 - Apr 26-27, In Person*
Online registration closes Thursday, April 24.
*In person registration is available during packet pick up times, Apr 26-27.
Scroll below to view packet pick up times on April 26 & 27.
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 and finisher medal.
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 26 at race venue
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday, April 27 at race venue
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
RACE START
8:00 AM - Mass Start
RUN COURSE
Update: due to construction on run course, the 5K distance will be 3.2 miles.
The 10K course remains 6.2 miles. To view the course map, click HERE.
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 24. 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 26 or 27. 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 & BEER!
Register by April 8 to be guaranteed a shirt. We will purchase extra participant shirts to anticipate final registration numbers. Participants who register after April 8 can pick up their shirt after they cross the finish line (while supplies last). Shirt size exchange can be completed at the conclusion of the race. ALL participants will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
Sponsored by Embrace Home Loans, the 2025 race will have post-race beer! Participants will receive a race bib at packet pick up. Each race bib contains TWO tear-off BEER COUPON tags. Each coupon can be redeem for ONE beer in the post race area. All participants MUST show their I.D. to redeem coupons. Don't forget to bring your ID to the race!
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 following categories for both the 5K and 10K:
Overall Male - Top 3
Overall Female - Top 3
Overall Non-Binary - Top 3
Age Group - Top 3 (male & female) 7-8, 9-10, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39,
40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89
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 2025 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 2026 race. To view the defer policy, click HERE. There is a $20 fee to defer your entry to 2026. The deadline to submit a defer request is Saturday, April 26 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.