Build-a-Gym 5k

Saturday, September 9, 2023 Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Federalsburg, Maryland
$43.40–$117.60 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community at the 2nd Annual Build-a-Gym 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Federalsburg, Caroline County! This vibrant event invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to join the race and help make a difference in the local community. With a scenic route through the beautiful 12-acre Marina Park, runners and walkers can enjoy plenty of open space, free parking, and even a splash pad to cool off after the race.

By participating in the Build-a-Gym 5K, you'll be supporting a fantastic cause: outfitting the Federalsburg Activity Center with fitness equipment that will be available free of charge to Caroline County residents. Plus, every participant will have their name engraved on a plaque that will be displayed in the gym area, creating a lasting legacy for your contribution. Don't miss out on this fun-filled day dedicated to health, wellness, and community spirit!

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  • 5k Walk/Run

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    This is an open event for all fitness levels. The walk/run path will take you through downtown Federalsburg and a trail along Marshyhope Creek. Divisions are Male/Female in the age groups below Under 15 15-19 years 20-29 years 30-39 years 40-49 years 50-59 years 60-69 years 70 and over Prizes will be awarded to the top finisher in each division.

    8:30 AM EDT

    $43.40

    Entries closed
  • 5Ton - 5k Individuals

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    The 5Ton-5K event is a challenging endurance WOD, similar to the Murph WOD but with barbell weightlifting movements at intervals. Each weightlifting movement will be high in volume. Through a series of intervals (mini WODs), each athlete will lift at least 10,000 lbs and run at least a 5K (5Ton-5K). It is you against the clock and other athletes in your division. Divisions are Rx, Scaled, and Masters (45+) Division standards can be found in our FAQ on the menu of the race site. There will be 20 open slots per heat. Prizes will be given to the top 3 finishers per division.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $75.20

    Entries closed
  • 5Ton - 5k Teams (M/F Team of 2)

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    The 5Ton-5K event is a challenging endurance WOD, similar to the Murph WOD but with barbell weightlifting movements at intervals. Each weightlifting movement will be high in volume. Through a series of intervals (mini WODs), each athlete will lift at least 10,000 lbs and run at least a 5K (5Ton-5K). It is you against the clock and other athletes in your division. Divisions are Rx, Scaled, and Masters (45+) Division standards can be found in our FAQ on the menu of the race site. There will be 15 open slots per heat. Prizes will be given to the top 3 teams per division.

    9:00 AM EDT

    $117.60

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

ON JUNE 15, 2024, MOVE4LIFE IS BACK WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF FEDERALSBURG TO HOST THE 2ND ANNUAL BUILD-A-GYM 5K (FKA 5TON-5K FESTIVAL) IN FEDERALSBURG MD. MOVE4LIFES EVENTS HAVE BEEN VERY IMPACTFUL FOR EVERY COMMUNITY WE HAVE SERVED.

YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF CITIZENS IN THE FEDERALSBURG TOWNSHIP AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. WE AIM TO COMPLETE OUR MISSION STARTED IN 2023 TO OUTFIT THE LOCAL FEDERALSBURG ACTIVITY CENTER WITH FITNESS EQUIPMENT THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO CAROLINE COUNTY RESIDENTS FREE OF CHARGE.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE THEIR NAME ENGRAVED ON A PLAQUE THAT WILL BE HUNG PERMANENTLY IN THE GYM AREA OF THE ACTIVITY CENTER.

THE EVENT IS OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, FITNESS LEVELS AND ABILITIES, AND WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE. THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE 12-ACRE MARINA PARK IN FEDERALSBURG, MD.

PLENTY OF OPEN SPACE FOR TENTS, FREE PARKING, A SPLASH PAD TO STAY COOL, AND A SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT FOR LAID-BACK FUN.

Move4Life Fund Inc., is a registered non-profit organization in good standing with the State of Maryland and IRS. Tax Id No. 85-4028118. Visit our website for more information here. http://www.move4life.org

Location

Marina Park, 2012 Federalsburg Hwy, Federalsburg, 21632, MD, United States

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