LAUREL PARK 5K & 10K
AT THE MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB AT LAUREL PARK
October 9, 2022 | Laurel, MD | 10:00 AM
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THE RACE
The Laurel Park 5K & 10K provides runners with a unique opportunity to race at Maryland’s historic home to thoroughbred horse racing. This race starts and ends in The Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park. Participants will also run through Paddock Pointe, an award-winning, master-planned, mixed-use community in North Laurel.
The run course is SUPER flat and appropriate for all level runners. Race registration includes a shirt, finisher medal post-race food and an opportunity to view live horse racing after the race!
A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to Beyond the Wire, an initiative sponsored by the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, 1/ST Racing, Northview Stallion Station, the Maryland Jockey Club, the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and Maryland jockeys. Beyond the Wire facilitates safe and enriching placements for retired Maryland based racehorses.
RACE LOCATION
The Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park
198 Laurel Race Track Rd, Laurel, MD 20725
AGE REQUIREMENT
Runners must be at least 7 years old to participate in the 5K and 10 years old
to participate in the 10K.
REGISTRATION
Registration fee includes soft cotton t-shirt and finisher medal.
Register by Sept 19 to be guaranteed a shirt!
5K
$30.00 - April 22 - April 24, 2022
$40.00 - April 25 - June 30, 2022
$45.00 - July 1 - August 31, 2022
$50.00 - September 1 - October 6, 2022
$55.00 - October 9, Race Day
10K
$40.00 - April 22 - April 24, 2022
$50.00 - April 25 - June 30, 2022
$55.00 - July 1 - August 31, 2022
$60.00 - September 1 - October 6, 2022
$65.00 - October 9, Race Day
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.
RACE SWAG
Registration fee includes soft cotton t-shirt and finisher medal.
Register by Sept 19 to be guaranteed a shirt!
RACE INFORMATION
RACE LOCATION AND START TIME
The Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park
198 Laurel Race Track Rd, Laurel, MD 20725
The 5K & 10K distance will start at the same time - 10:00 AM
PACKET PICK UP
Registered participants are required to pick up their packet before the start of the race. You packet includes your race bib and timing chip. If you're unable to attend packet pick-up, someone may pick up your packet on your behalf. Packet Pick Up will be on race day only at the race venue (beginning at 8:30 AM.
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, Oct 6. 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 race day. 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. Runners will still receive a finisher medal.
5K COURSE
The 3.1 mile course will start/finish at Laurel Park. 100% of the course is on paved road or path surface. Strollers are NOT permitted on the run course. 5K runners will complete ONE loop of the run course. To view course map, click HERE.
10K COURSE
The 6.2 mile course will start/finish at Laurel Park. 100% of the course is on paved road or path surface. Strollers are NOT permitted on the run course. 10K runners will complete TWO loops. To view course map, click HERE.
PARTICIPANT SHIRT & FINISHER MEDAL
Register by Sept 19 to be guaranteed a shirt!
Participants will receive the shirt size they selected at online registration. Runners who register after t-shirt deadline will be given a shirt AFTER the race. Shirt size exchanges 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 throughout the race. To access results on race day, go to www.ripitevents.com and access the "Results" webpage from your smartphone. Choose this race from the race options and enter your bib number on the results page.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top finisher 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 inside Laurel Park. Please use the following GPS address on race morning.
198 Laurel Race Track Rd, Laurel, MD 20725
CONTACT
We look forward to seeing you on race morning! Please send questions/concerns to racedirector@ripitevents.com.