Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Poolesville, Maryland
- Price $37.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the charming town of Poolesville, Montgomery County, Maryland! This exciting annual event is a highlight of the Poolesville Day celebration, bringing together runners and walkers of all skill levels for a fun-filled morning of fitness and community spirit. With over 400 participants expected, this 5K promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
The race will kick off the dayβs festivities, leading into the vibrant Poolesville Day Parade and street festival, which features delicious food, local vendors, and entertainment until 4 p.m. Donβt miss your chance to grab a commemorative t-shirt, available for the first 450 registrants. Whether youβre a competitive athlete or just looking for a fun way to get active, this event is perfect for you! Mark your calendar for a day of health, happiness, and community connection at the Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk!
The race will kick off the dayβs festivities, leading into the vibrant Poolesville Day Parade and street festival, which features delicious food, local vendors, and entertainment until 4 p.m. Donβt miss your chance to grab a commemorative t-shirt, available for the first 450 registrants. Whether youβre a competitive athlete or just looking for a fun way to get active, this event is perfect for you! Mark your calendar for a day of health, happiness, and community connection at the Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the registration page for the POOLESVILLE DAY 5K RUN & WALK!
The Poolesville Day 5K Run& Walk is an annual community event held the morning of the Poolesville Day celebration, hosted by the Town of Poolesville, Maryland. Runners and walkers of all ability levels from far and wide are welcome to participate in our 5K.
Coordinated each year by the Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) and the Monocacy Lions Club, and generously supported by many PACC-member businesses, the Poolesville Day 5K typically attracts more than 400 participants. We are grateful to our sponsors and to our participants for making this event possible. All proceeds (after expenses) are donated by PACC and Monocacy Lions Club directly to areas of need in our community.
Pets and skates are not allowed on the course! For everyones safety, please follow this rule. Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk t-shirts are available to the first 450 runners/walkers registered. The race happens rain or shine. Early bird pricing is available. About 30-45 minutes after the 5K ends, the Poolesville Day Parade kicks off a fun-filled, family-friendly Poolesville Day street festival featuring vendors, food, and entertainment until 4 p.m. The parade route is one-block from the 5K finish line.
CANT RUN OR WALK, BUT WANT TO VOLUNTEER ON RACE DAY? Please contact Race Director Heidi Rosvold-Brenholtz at hrosvold@me.com. Many volunteers are needed to make Race Day work smoothly.
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS
_The Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Monocacy Lions Club thank all our sponsors for their interest in and support of the Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk. We also thank the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department for its support each year for helping to keep our 5k participants and spectators safe._
The Poolesville Day 5K Run& Walk is an annual community event held the morning of the Poolesville Day celebration, hosted by the Town of Poolesville, Maryland. Runners and walkers of all ability levels from far and wide are welcome to participate in our 5K.
Coordinated each year by the Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) and the Monocacy Lions Club, and generously supported by many PACC-member businesses, the Poolesville Day 5K typically attracts more than 400 participants. We are grateful to our sponsors and to our participants for making this event possible. All proceeds (after expenses) are donated by PACC and Monocacy Lions Club directly to areas of need in our community.
Pets and skates are not allowed on the course! For everyones safety, please follow this rule. Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk t-shirts are available to the first 450 runners/walkers registered. The race happens rain or shine. Early bird pricing is available. About 30-45 minutes after the 5K ends, the Poolesville Day Parade kicks off a fun-filled, family-friendly Poolesville Day street festival featuring vendors, food, and entertainment until 4 p.m. The parade route is one-block from the 5K finish line.
CANT RUN OR WALK, BUT WANT TO VOLUNTEER ON RACE DAY? Please contact Race Director Heidi Rosvold-Brenholtz at hrosvold@me.com. Many volunteers are needed to make Race Day work smoothly.
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS
_The Poolesville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Monocacy Lions Club thank all our sponsors for their interest in and support of the Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk. We also thank the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department for its support each year for helping to keep our 5k participants and spectators safe._
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Poolesville Baptist Church, 17550 West Willard Road, Poolesville, 20837, MD, United States
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