TRES Retriever Run: The STEAMazing Race (1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and STEAM Spectacular)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 Past event

11:00 AM EST

Ellicott City, Maryland

$20.00–$100.00 · 4 races

1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the TRES Retriever Run: The STEAMazing Race on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in the vibrant community of Ellicott City, Howard County! This exciting event features a 1-mile fun run/walk that invites participants of all ages, including students, families, and community members, to engage in a day filled with fun, fitness, and learning. Not only will you enjoy the thrill of the race, but you'll also have the opportunity to participate in a fantastic STEAM Spectacular featuring interactive activities and demonstrations that celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.

After hitting the pavement, dive into a world of creativity and exploration with activities ranging from the Eric Energy Science Spectacular Show to a hands-on egg drop challenge from a fire truck! Enjoy live music, delicious food trucks, and a chance to win exciting prizes, including admission vouchers to the Maryland Science Center. Everyone who registers or makes a donation will be entered into the drawing, making this event even more thrilling! Don’t miss out on this STEAM-filled day of fun and learning—mark your calendars and gather your friends and family for an unforgettable experience!

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Puppy Registration (1 Giveaway: TRES Crocs Charms)

Incl. $3.11 Fee

Puppy registration includes: * Two Croc Charms (Treasure and TRES Paw Print) * STEAM Spectacular Entry

11:00 AM EST

$30.00

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Treasured Registration (2 Giveaways: TRES Crocs Charms & Scrunchie or Duncan Brand Yo-Yo)

Incl. $4.81 Fee

Treasured registration includes: * Two Croc Charms (Treasure and TRES Paw Print) * TRES Hair Scrunchie OR TRES-branded Duncan Yo-Yo * STEAM Spectacular Entry

11:00 AM EST

$60.00

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Top Dog Registration (3 Giveaways: TRES Crocs Charms, Scrunchie or Yo-Yo, & Jeweled Headband or Bucket Hat)

Incl. $7.08 Fee

Top Dog registration includes: * Two Croc Charms (Treasure and TRES Paw Print) * TRES Hair Scrunchie OR TRES-branded Duncan Yo-Yo * TRES Jeweled Headband OR TRES Bucket Hat * STEAM Spectacular Entry

11:00 AM EST

$100.00

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Add-on: Purchase a Special TRES Shirt - Solid Blue or Rainbow Tie Dye!

Incl. $2.55 Fee & T-Shirt - Solid Blue or Rainbow Tie Dye

Select this option to choose from a solid-colored blue or rainbow tie dye race shirt without having to run the race. Through the generosity of our sponsors and PTA donors, ALL TRES students will receive class shirts to wear during the race. Purchase a shirt for any parents, staff, community members, or siblings.

11:00 AM EST

$20.00

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Organiser's description

* _The_ _Retriever Run: The STEAMazing Race_ is open for registration to all students, families, and community members
* Registration includes Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) activities
* Participants may run or walk the 1-mile course!
* _EVERYONE WHO REGISTERS/MAKES A DONATION WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN 4 ADMISSION VOUCHERS TO THE MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER!_

_****SIBLINGS AGES 4 AND UNDER ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER AS PART OF THE FUNDRAISER, BUT IT IS NOT REQUIRED. As long as your child is registered for the run, parents and any siblings ages 4 and under can also participate in the STEAM activities.****_

NEW STEAM SPECTACULAR

After the fun run, STEAM activities and demonstrations will include:

* _NEW! HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY STEAM MACHINE_
* _ERIC ENERGY SCIENCE SPECTACULAR SHOW: _Vortex Fog Rings, Bubbling Potions, and Clouds on the Ground!
* _CITYSWING FOUNDATION GOLF SIMULATOR TRUCK & PUTTING GREEN_
* _EGG DROP STATION _- See if your egg can safely land after being dropped from a West Friendship or Ellicott City Fire Department Fire Truck!
* _VEX ROBOTS, 3D PRINTER, AND SCRATCH PROGRAMMING KITS _from iCode Columbia
* _NOAA SATELLITE LAUNCH ACTIVITY _and Photo Opportunity
* Science is Elemental _THE SCIENCE OF SOCCER AND THE SCIENCE OF RUNNING_
* _MAGNUS CHESS _Academy Activity
* Mathnasium of Ellicott City _MATH TABLE_
* _LIVE MUSIC_, including the "Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the race and a full band performance throughout from the Columbia School of Rock
* _"SUPER CYBERSECURITY GRANDMA" BOOK READING_ by author, cybersecurity expert, and University of Maryland Global Campus Director, Dr. Loyce Best Pailen (see more information on the Super Cybersecurity Grandma Book Series here https://www.amazon.com/Super-Cybersecurity-Grandma-Phishing-Ransomware/dp/1540817040?dplnkId=1789791a-197b-46f5-be4b-b196b55b0ecc&nodl=1)
* _HOWARD SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT_
* _PAPER AIRPLANES, BEAD CODING, SNAP CIRCUITS, AND SCIENCE OF SOUND STATIONS_
* _KIDZART __Printmaking_
* _HOWARD COUNTY BEE CITY_
* _PETS IN THE CLASSROOM ANIMAL CAMOUFLAGE _
* _CHICK-FIL-A CLARKSVILLE, DIGA COFFEE BAR, I LOVE ME SOME SNOBALLS, SWEET, AND TREATS FOOD TRUCKS_ with food for sale
* CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WIND - UMBC DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS BALLOON DEMONSTRATION (HTTPS://UMBC.EDU/MAGAZINE-HOME/CURRENT-ISSUE) https://umbc.edu/magazine-home/current-issue%29 (RESCHEDULED FOR THE RETRIEVER RALLY)

WHATS IN THE DIFFERENT REGISTRATION TIERS?

* For $30, the PUPPY REGISTRATION includes:

* Two Crocs Charms (Treasure and TRES Paw Print)
* Entry to the Retriever Run and STEAM Spectacular

* For $60, the TREASURED REGISTRATION includes:

* Two Crocs Charms (Treasure and TRES Paw Print)
* Choice of TRES Scrunchie or TRES Duncan Yo-Yo
* Entry to the Retriever Run and STEAM Spectacular

* For $100, the TOP DOG REGISTRATION includes:

* Two Crocs Charms (Treasure and TRES Paw Print)
* TRES Scrunchie or TRES Duncan Yo-Yo*
* TRES Jeweled Headband (kids' size) or TRES Bucket Hat (kids' size)
* Entry to the Retriever Run and STEAM Spectacular

_*GIVEAWAYS WILL BE __DISTRIBUTED DURING SCHOOL HOURS PRIOR TO THE RACE. ANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN PICK UP THEIR SHIRTS/GIVEAWAYS ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. _

EVENT SCHEDULE ON NOVEMBER 16, 2024

* 10 Onsite Giveaway/Shirt Pickup
* 11 Fun Run/Walk
* 11 STEAM Spectacular, Live Music, and Food Trucks Begin
* 11 Cyber Security Grandma Book Reading
* 12 Eric Energy Science Show
* 12 Cyber Security Discussion by Dr. Pailen
* 2 Event Ends - Thank you!

VOLUNTEERING

Support this event by volunteering. Click the volunteering page to help set up, clean up, or run a STEAM activity.