MCVET 5K/10K Runs/Walk

Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training, Inc.

On June 10th 2018, MCVET will hold our 23rd Annual 5K/10K Races/Walk.  Our legacy and tradition has inspired hope and prosperity for thousands of homeless veterans and their families.

With your support our 23rd Annual Race will continue this legacy and continue to be a beacon of hope to homeless veterans and other veterans in need.  Our Event raises support and awareness for our program.

All proceeds benefit the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training, Inc.
     
The mission of MCVET is to provide homeless veterans and other veterans in need with comprehensive services that will enable them to rejoin their communities as productive citizens.
 
Sunday, June 10, 2018

7:30 a.m. (5K); 8:30 a.m. (10K)

War Memorial Plaza

Entry Fees:

5K:
$35 before race day
$40 on race day 

10K:
$40 before race day
$45 on race day

This fee is not tax deductible. 

There are no refunds of entry given or transfers of entry permitted for this event.

Take on a challenge: Participants are encouraged to Register for and Run both races!!

Please register online! To request paper application(s), contact MCVET’s Race Director, Mr. Laurie Fragier at [email protected] or call (410)576-9626 extension 233.

Packet Pick-up: 

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 from 12PM-6PM
Charm City Run Columbia
7090 Deepage Drive
Columbia, MD 21045

Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 from 12PM-6PM
Falls Road Running Store
6247 Falls Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209

Thursday, June 7th, 2018 from 12PM -6PM
Fleet Feet,
1852 Reisterstown Rd #104
Pikesville, MD 21208

Friday, June 8th, 2018 from 12PM-6PM
Road Runners Sports,
6630 Marie Curie Dr. C
Elkridge, MD 21075

Saturday, June 9th, 2018 from 12PM-6PM
Charm City Run – Timonium
2045 York Rd
Timonium, MD 21093

Race Day
beginning at 6:00 a.m.
Lexington St. entrance of the War Memorial Building

Ameneties: 

Awards Ceremony including: Medals, Trophies and Cash Prizes; Water on the course; Refreshments; Mile Splits announced at one, three & five miles; Commemorative T-Shirt; Random drawing for prizes; Names of all finishers posted.

Awards:  

Cash awards for the top three men and women runners: $125.00, $75.00 and $50.00.

Top masters (male and female):  $50.00 each

Age Group Awards: 5K - 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

Age Group Awards 10K - 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

Courses: 

The MCVET 5K/10K races are open, amateur races beginning and ending at the War Memorial Building near City Hall in Baltimore, Md. Both flat and relatively fast courses overlook the skyline of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. USAT&F-certified and sanctioned course.

10K COURSE

The 10K Course starts on Lexington Street between Holliday St. and N. Gay St, making a right turn onto N Frederick St, Right onto Fayette Street, left turn onto St. Paul Street which becomes Light Street, left turn onto Key Highway, right turn onto Lawrence Street and a left turn onto Fort Avenue until the turnaround located 150 feet before Fort McHenry. Follow Fort Avenue back to right turn onto Lawrence Street and a left onto Key Highway back to a right turn onto Light Street leading north past the Inner Harbor where it becomes Calvert Street (at Pratt Street), continuing on Calvert Street and turn right onto Lexington Street and following Lexington Street to the FINISH.

5K COURSE

The 5K Course is identical to the 10K, with a turnaround at Pier Side/Cross Street and return to the War Memorial Building.

Post-race Activities: 

Awards ceremony (cash awards and age group awards, medals and trophies) immediately following each race. Random awards available; you must be present to win. Every runner receives a race T-shirt. Refreshments will be provided. This is an Chip Timing race provided by Charm City Run Events.  

Beneficiary: 

The mission of MCVET is to provide homeless veterans and other veterans in need
with comprehensive services that will enable them to rejoin their communities as productive citizens.

Event Guidelines: 

Please no roller blades, skates, bikes, dogs, pets or headphones allowed on the race course. Your race number must be worn on your front and must be visible. DO NOT exchange or give your race number to another participant.