"Sweating Bullets" Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Sunday, September 14 – Saturday, September 20, 2025
Past event
Hyattsville, Maryland
$35.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the "Sweating Bullets" Virtual 5K Run/Walk, taking place from September 14 to September 20, 2025! This exciting event celebrates National Forensic Science Week and invites participants from all walks of life to join in the fun from the comfort of their own location. Whether you're in Hyattsville, Prince George's, or anywhere across the country, you can run, walk, jog, or even crab walk your way through this 3.1-mile course at your own pace.
This virtual race is a fantastic opportunity for members of the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE), along with family and friends, to take a well-deserved break from their demanding work. Registration opens on May 11, 2025, and will close on July 19, 2025, for just $35. All participants will receive an exclusive AFTE Baltimore Virtual 5K T-Shirt, a printable bib, and a finisher certificate to commemorate their achievement. Join us for this unique event, celebrate your contributions to forensic science, and enjoy a week of physical activity and community spirit!
This virtual race is a fantastic opportunity for members of the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners (AFTE), along with family and friends, to take a well-deserved break from their demanding work. Registration opens on May 11, 2025, and will close on July 19, 2025, for just $35. All participants will receive an exclusive AFTE Baltimore Virtual 5K T-Shirt, a printable bib, and a finisher certificate to commemorate their achievement. Join us for this unique event, celebrate your contributions to forensic science, and enjoy a week of physical activity and community spirit!
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AFTE Baltimore's "Sweating Bullets" Virtual 5k Run/Walk
VirtualIncl. AFTE Baltimore Virtual 5K T-Shirt
Entries closedSunday, Sep 14, 2025
$35.00
Organiser's description
WELCOME ASSOCIATION OF FIREARM AND TOOL MARK EXAMINERS (AFTE) MEMBERS, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS!
AFTEs 2026 annual training seminar will be held in Baltimore, Maryland. AFTE Baltimore is proud to host a Virtual 5K event as part of National Forensic Science Week 2025. This event is virtual, meaning that participation is self-paced and can be incorporated into your busy schedule! This is an opportunity for you and your colleagues to take a break from the lab setting and demanding casework load, to get out and stretch your legs, unwind, and celebrate your contributions as forensic science professionals (during work as a pre-approved team building exercise, wellness time, and/or National Forensic Science Week celebration, or after work!). Invite your family and friends to join you too!
Registration opens Sunday May 11th, 2025, and closes Saturday July 19th , 2025.
WHAT: Virtual 5K (3.1 miles) - your own race and pace with self-submitted timed results!
WHEN: National Forensic Science Week: Sunday September 14th Saturday September 20th, 2025
WHERE: Anywhere!
HOW: Run, walk, speedwalk, or jog your mileage (or crab walk if you want to get in the Baltimore spirit! )
FEES: $35
INCLUDED: An AFTE Baltimore Virtual 5K T-Shirt, Printable 5K Bib, and 5K Finisher Certificate
NOTE: T-Shirts will be packaged and shipped throughout August.
THANK YOU to our event sponsors:
Silver
_LeadsOnline_
BRONZE
_Cadre Forensics
Evidence IQ
__Turtle Reef Candles_
And THANK YOU to the following companies for donating raffle items for our Virtual 5K:
_Charm City Run
Cole-TAC
_
All orders for this virtual race are FINAL. All proceeds and donations from this Virtual 5K will go to the AFTE Baltimore training seminar; AFTE is a non-profit organization. If you are unable or choose not to participate in the Virtual 5K, please consider visiting the donations page.
TO ACCESS YOUR DIGITAL BIB:
- View and click the digital bib link in your confirmation email.
- Access your digital bib from your RunSignUp Profile, under the Upcoming Events Tab through the View Digital Bib link
- For step-by-step instructions, please visit HERE https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000102847-view-digital-bib#:~:text=You%20will%20also%20be%20able,%3E%20Manage%20Registration%20%3E%20Manage%20Registration.
MAKE SURE TO ENTER YOUR COMPLETED VIRTUAL 5K INFORMATION ON THE RESULTS TAB!
UNDER THE RESULTS TAB, CLICK + TO ENTER NAME AND TIME.
AFTEs 2026 annual training seminar will be held in Baltimore, Maryland. AFTE Baltimore is proud to host a Virtual 5K event as part of National Forensic Science Week 2025. This event is virtual, meaning that participation is self-paced and can be incorporated into your busy schedule! This is an opportunity for you and your colleagues to take a break from the lab setting and demanding casework load, to get out and stretch your legs, unwind, and celebrate your contributions as forensic science professionals (during work as a pre-approved team building exercise, wellness time, and/or National Forensic Science Week celebration, or after work!). Invite your family and friends to join you too!
Registration opens Sunday May 11th, 2025, and closes Saturday July 19th , 2025.
WHAT: Virtual 5K (3.1 miles) - your own race and pace with self-submitted timed results!
WHEN: National Forensic Science Week: Sunday September 14th Saturday September 20th, 2025
WHERE: Anywhere!
HOW: Run, walk, speedwalk, or jog your mileage (or crab walk if you want to get in the Baltimore spirit! )
FEES: $35
INCLUDED: An AFTE Baltimore Virtual 5K T-Shirt, Printable 5K Bib, and 5K Finisher Certificate
NOTE: T-Shirts will be packaged and shipped throughout August.
THANK YOU to our event sponsors:
Silver
_LeadsOnline_
BRONZE
_Cadre Forensics
Evidence IQ
__Turtle Reef Candles_
And THANK YOU to the following companies for donating raffle items for our Virtual 5K:
_Charm City Run
Cole-TAC
_
All orders for this virtual race are FINAL. All proceeds and donations from this Virtual 5K will go to the AFTE Baltimore training seminar; AFTE is a non-profit organization. If you are unable or choose not to participate in the Virtual 5K, please consider visiting the donations page.
TO ACCESS YOUR DIGITAL BIB:
- View and click the digital bib link in your confirmation email.
- Access your digital bib from your RunSignUp Profile, under the Upcoming Events Tab through the View Digital Bib link
- For step-by-step instructions, please visit HERE https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000102847-view-digital-bib#:~:text=You%20will%20also%20be%20able,%3E%20Manage%20Registration%20%3E%20Manage%20Registration.
MAKE SURE TO ENTER YOUR COMPLETED VIRTUAL 5K INFORMATION ON THE RESULTS TAB!
UNDER THE RESULTS TAB, CLICK + TO ENTER NAME AND TIME.
Location
7600 Barlowe Road, Landover, 20785, MD, United States
"Sweating Bullets" Virtual 5k Run/Walk
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