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Fun Run Series

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*** Cancelled for 2021 ***

General Information
*** The Run Series is cancelled for 2021 ***
 
  • We are no longer sponsoring patrons without DOD ID cards.
  • Runners without DOD ID cards will not be sponsored by MWR to access the installation. If you do not have an ID to access the installation the only way you can participate is through a family member or friend that can register you for the run under them and drive you on the installation. You may be a guest of an authorized runner but it is the responsibility of the authorized runner to get you on the installation.
  • Running groups are invited for each run. At least one person must be an authorized ID card holder that has access to the installation and can register the running group and get all runners onto the installation. MWR will not assist with access to the installation.
  • For questions, please call +1(301)677-3716.
Registration Fees

Registration fees will be posted when we start back up with the run series.

Earth Day 5K (Virtual)

Virtual Earth Day 5K Run - Burba Park

  • The route will be available to run from Apr. 17 - 25, 2021.
  • Times need to be submitted to fortmeadesports@gmail.com no later than Apr. 28. Times will be posted by Apr. 30.

Information for the run:

  • There will be no registration, no participation medals, and no t-shirts for participants.
  • Runners will be able to use the map provided below to run our course. 
  • The Fitness Center will be posting the Run Series run route signs around the course.
  • Run or walk on your own or with a group (while physically distancing).

  • Report your timed results, please have a device to track your time (GPS watch that’s great - if not you can use any phone-based run tracking app (MapMyRun, Strava, etc.)

  • Safety Reminders: Wear light colors or reflective clothing when running/walking. Remember to stay out of the road and run/walk on the shoulder or sidewalk.

Running Map (PDF)

Directions
It will start right in front of the Burba Lake Cottage. Enter the installation at Reece Road and Route 175. Once through the gate immediately take first left onto Ernie Pyle Street. Take a right onto Llewellyn Avenue. Take a left onto McKay. Parking will be on the left.

Run to Remember 5K (Virtual)

*** Cancelled ***

Virtual Run to Remember 5K Run - Murphy Field House

Information for the run:

  • There will be no registration, no participation medals, and no t-shirts for participants.
  • Runners will be able to use the map provided below to run our course. 
  • The Fitness Center will be posting the Run Series run route signs around the course.
  • Run or walk on your own or with a group (while physically distancing)

  • Report your timed results, please have a device to track your time (GPS watch that’s great - if not you can use any phone-based run tracking app (MapMyRun, Strava, etc.)

  • Safety Reminders: Wear light colors or reflective clothing when running/walking. Remember to stay out of the road and run/walk on the shoulder or sidewalk.

Running Map (PDF)

Directions

Please enter at Reece Road and Route 175. Once through the gate at first light take a left onto MacArthur Road. At second light merge right onto Mapes Road. Go through two lights. Take a left onto Zimborski Avenue. Go through one stop sign. Murphy Field House is second building on the right, 8451 Murphy Field House.

Salute to Services 5K

*** Cancelled ***

All pre-registered participants will receive a shirt with order. Shirts will be available for pickup on day of run only from 7-7:45 a.m. The Fun Run series are not timed events.
The race begins promptly at 8 a.m. Please be there by 7:30 a.m. for shirt pickup.

Runners must have access (CAC Card) to the installation to register for the runs.
Runs are rain or shine. All sales are final.

Running Map (PDF)

Directions

Please enter at Reece Road and Route 175. Once through the gate at first light take a left onto MacArthur Road. At second light merge right onto Mapes Road. Go through two lights. Take a left onto Zimborski Avenue. Go through one stop sign. Murphy Field House is second building on the right, 8451 Murphy Field House.

Monster Dash 5K

*** Cancelled ***

All pre-registered participants will receive a shirt with order. Shirts will be available for pickup on day of run only from 7-7:45 a.m. The Fun Run series are not timed events.
The race begins promptly at 8 a.m. Please be there by 7:30 a.m. for shirt pickup.

Runners must have access (CAC Card) to the installation to register for the runs.
Runs are rain or shine. All sales are final.

Running Map (PDF)

Directions

Please enter at Reece Road and Route 175. Once through the gate at first light take a left onto MacArthur Road. At second light merge right onto Mapes Road. Go through two lights. Take a left onto Zimborski Avenue. Go through one stop sign. Murphy Field House is second building on the right, 8451 Murphy Field House.

Gobble Til We Wobble 5K

*** Cancelled ***

All pre-registered participants will receive a shirt with order. Shirts will be available for pickup on day of run only from 7-7:45 a.m. The Fun Run series are not timed events.
The race begins promptly at 8 a.m. Please be there by 7:30 a.m. for shirt pickup.

Runners must have access (CAC Card) to the installation to register for the runs.
Runs are rain or shine. All sales are final.

Running Map (PDF)

Directions

Please enter at Reece Road and Route 175. Once through the gate at first light take a left onto MacArthur Road. At second light merge right onto Mapes Road. Go through two lights. Take a left onto Zimborski Avenue. Go through one stop sign. Murphy Field House is second building on the right, 8451 Murphy Field House.