2024 Key City Foundation Octoberfest 5k Fun Run

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Past event
11:00 AM EDT
Frederick, Maryland
Free–$45.00 · 7 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 2024 Key City Foundation Octoberfest 5K Fun Run, happening on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Frederick! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all ages to join in the festivities, starting at 10:30 AM, with registration opening at 8:30 AM. Embrace the spirit of October by donning your favorite costume for a chance to earn some bonus points!

The 5K and 1-mile races promise to be a fantastic experience for families and friends alike, featuring a Family Fun Zone with a DJ, games, and activities to keep everyone entertained. Participants 21 and older will enjoy access to a beer garden, complete with a complimentary drink ticket, while kids 10 and under can register for free. Plus, a portion of the event proceeds will support youth sports initiatives, including free sports skills clinics and the Girls on the Run program. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate community spirit while making a positive impact!

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  • 5k

    5K Race Tshirt

    Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt, admission to the beer garden (21 years and older), and 1 free drink ticket. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by October 1, 2023. Medals provided for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for the 5K and 1M. Additional medals for 1st place finishers in age categories: 5K age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years. 1M age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years.

    10:30 AM EDT

    $45.00

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  • 5k - Frontline Worker Registration

    5K Race Tshirt

    Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt, admission to the beer garden (21 years and older), and 1 free drink ticket. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by October 1, 2023. Medals provided for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for the 5K and 1M. Additional medals for 1st place finishers in age categories: 5K age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years. 1M age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years.

    10:30 AM EDT

    $30.00

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  • 1M Fun Run (or Walk)

    5K Race Tshirt

    Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt, admission to the beer garden (21 years and older), and 1 free drink ticket. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by October 1, 2023. Medals provided for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for the 5K and 1M. Additional medals for 1st place finishers in age categories: 5K age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years. 1M age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years.

    11:00 AM EDT

    $30.00

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  • 1M Fun Run (or Walk) - Frontline Worker

    T-Shirt

    Registration includes a commemorative race tee shirt, admission to the beer garden (21 years and older), and 1 free drink ticket. Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by October 1, 2023. Medals provided for overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for the 5K and 1M. Additional medals for 1st place finishers in age categories: 5K age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years. 1M age groups: 10 and under; 11-20 years; 21-35 years; 36-49 years; 50-65 years; 65+ years.

    11:00 AM EDT

    $20.00

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  • Beer Garden Admission Only - Must be 21 Years or Older

    Admission includes 1 free drink ticket.

    11:00 AM EDT

    $20.00

    Entries closed
  • Purchase Octoberfest 5k TShirt ONLY

    5K Race Tshirt

    Tee shirt size guaranteed if registration is received by October 1, 2023.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $20.00

    Entries closed
  • Asa 5k

    5K Race Tshirt

    9:00 AM EDT

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

THE KEY CITY FOUNDATION 5K OCTOBERFEST FUN RUN TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 AND WILL BE A GREAT TIME FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. IT IS OCTOBER, SO BONUS POINTS FOR THOSE RUNNERS BRAVE ENOUGH TO WEAR A COSTUME!

COME RUN (OR WALK) WITH US, ENJOY THE FAMILY FUN ZONE, AND CHECK OUT A LOCAL BREWERY. THE RUN STARTS AT 10:30AM AND REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 8:30AM.



PROCEEDS WILL HELP FUND ONGOING KEY CITY FOUNDATION YOUTH SPORTS INITIATIVES, LIKE FREE SPORTS SKILLS CLINICS AND OUR YOUTH LACROSSE PROGRAM. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO OUR NONPROFIT PARTNER GIRLS ON THE RUN MID AND WESTERN MARYLAND https://www.gotrmidmd.org.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF REBECCA SUBE PHOTOGRAPHY https://www.rebeccasubephotography.com.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFO!

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THERE IS A SPECIAL FRONT LINE WORKER DISCOUNT: WE WELCOME MILITARY PERSONNEL, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, TEACHERS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS (POLICE/FIRE/EMS) TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS RATE! IT IS AVAILABLE UP UNTIL RACE DAY!

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KIDS 10 AND UNDER CAN REGISTER FOR FREE FOR THE 5K AND 1M. YOU WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE A COMMEMORATIVE RACE TEE SHIRT FOR KIDS 10 AND UNDER WHEN YOU REGISTER THEM.

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RACE REGISTRANTS 21 YEARS AND OLDER WILL RECEIVE ACCESS TO THE BEER GARDEN AND 1 DRINK TICKET.

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IF YOU'RE MORE CHEERLEADER THAN RUNNER, THERE IS A BEER GARDEN ONLY OPTION (MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER) WHICH INCLUDES 1 DRINK TICKET.

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ALL RACE REGISTRANTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE FAMILY FUN ZONE WITH DJ, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES!

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MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED FOR OVERALL 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS FOR THE 5K AND THE 1M.

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ADDITIONAL MEDALS FOR 1ST PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN AGE CATEGORIES FOR THE 5K:
10 AND UNDER; 11-20 YEARS; 21-35 YEARS; 36-49 YEARS; 50-64 YEARS; 65+ YEARS; OLDEST FINISHER

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ADDITIONAL MEDALS FOR 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS FOR THE 1M:
10 AND UNDER

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RUNNING STROLLERS ARE WELCOME.

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DOGS ARE WELCOME TO ACCOMPANY RUNNERS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY LAWS, RUNNERS WITH DOGS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO PICK UP ANY WASTE.

_Key City Athletics Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. _

Location

Baker Park, starting line on 2nd street near the bandshell, 121 N. Bentz St, Frederick, 21701, MD, United States

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