Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 30th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Price $17.00 - $35.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 32nd Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in the picturesque Gaithersburg, Montgomery. This vibrant event features a scenic 5K course that winds through the charming Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods, culminating with a lively finish down Main Street. Participants can look forward to an exciting atmosphere with local bands providing live entertainment along the route, making it a memorable experience for both runners and spectators.
In addition to the 5K, there are Kids Fun Runs with distances of 200 and 500 meters, ensuring that young participants can join in on the excitement. All 5K registrants will receive a stylish Dri-Fit crew neck race shirt, and kids will get a uniquely designed cotton t-shirt created by a local child. After the race, enjoy the post-race Merchant's Expo and celebrate with friends and family. The event also includes an awards ceremony for the top finishers, team awards, and raffle items from local merchants, all while supporting meaningful local charities. Don’t miss out on this spirited community event that promises fun for all ages!
In addition to the 5K, there are Kids Fun Runs with distances of 200 and 500 meters, ensuring that young participants can join in on the excitement. All 5K registrants will receive a stylish Dri-Fit crew neck race shirt, and kids will get a uniquely designed cotton t-shirt created by a local child. After the race, enjoy the post-race Merchant's Expo and celebrate with friends and family. The event also includes an awards ceremony for the top finishers, team awards, and raffle items from local merchants, all while supporting meaningful local charities. Don’t miss out on this spirited community event that promises fun for all ages!
Organiser's Description
The 32nd Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk, and Kids Fun Runs, as well as a virtual race component. The 5K course winds through the beautiful Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods before heading down Main Street to the finish line. Every 5K registration comes with a Dri-Fit crew neck race shirt (men's, women's, and kid's sizes available). Enjoy our post-race Merchant's Expo area while meeting with your friends and family!
Live entertainment on the course - local bands set up along the course to delight participants and spectators alike, making what is already a spirited and fun event even livelier! The event finishes with the awards ceremony, team awards (lots of family options), and raffle items donated by local merchants. Cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers.
Kids runs includes two distances - 200 and 500 meters! Cotton t-shirt, designed by a local child resident, with each Fun Run registration and a Kids area for a fun time after their event.
Please support our charities by signing up and donating if you can. Our charities include the City of Gaithersburg Dolores Swoyer Camp Scholarship Fund, Gaithersburg HELP, Mercy Health Clinic, Maryland Senior Olympics, Kentlands Community Foundation, and a scholarship fund for art classes at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Live entertainment on the course - local bands set up along the course to delight participants and spectators alike, making what is already a spirited and fun event even livelier! The event finishes with the awards ceremony, team awards (lots of family options), and raffle items donated by local merchants. Cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers.
Kids runs includes two distances - 200 and 500 meters! Cotton t-shirt, designed by a local child resident, with each Fun Run registration and a Kids area for a fun time after their event.
Please support our charities by signing up and donating if you can. Our charities include the City of Gaithersburg Dolores Swoyer Camp Scholarship Fund, Gaithersburg HELP, Mercy Health Clinic, Maryland Senior Olympics, Kentlands Community Foundation, and a scholarship fund for art classes at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
Races
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Kentlands Lakelands 5k
Incl. Technical T-Shirt
Sat 30th August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$35.00
This USATF certified 5K course winds and rolls through the new urbanist communities of Kentlands and Lakelands of Gaithersburg, giving participants the chance to experience the unique design of these award-winning neighborhoods. Modest hills make the course somewhat challenging, but not difficult for novice runners and walkers. The course also features live entertainment and two (2) water stops along the way! -
Tot Trot - 200 Meters
Incl. T-Shirt Cotton
Sat 30th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$17.00
For kids 14 and under -
Kids Dash 500 Meters
Incl. T-Shirt Cotton
Sat 30th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$17.00
For kids 14 and under -
Virtual Runner
Incl. Technical T-Shirt
$35.00
Become a virtual runner and you can take part wherever you are and you get a shirt. No prizes or competition implied just a way to help our worthy charities, the City of Gaithersburg Dolores Swoyer Camp Scholarship Fund, The Dwelling Place, Mercy Health Clinic, Maryland Senior Olympics, Kentlands Community Foundation, and a scholarship fund for art classes at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
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