We Run Local 10k Race Series

Tuesday, July 4 – Saturday, November 18, 2023 Past event

8:00 AM EDT

Dundalk, Maryland

$175.90 · 1 race

Event summary

Join the excitement of the We Run Local 10K Race Series, a thrilling three-race event celebrating community spirit and supporting important local causes. Kicking off on July 4, 2023, in Dundalk, Baltimore, the series begins with the 40th Annual Arbutus Firecracker 10K, a festive race that commemorates the founders while benefiting Blind Industries & Services of Maryland. Runners will traverse the historic streets of Relay and Arbutus, indulging in delicious post-race treats like hot dogs and snow cones, all while enjoying Independence Day festivities.

The fun continues on October 1, 2023, with the Food Market 10K, where participants tackle a challenging course that begins and ends at The Food Market near The Mall in Columbia, supporting Howard County General Hospital. Finally, the series wraps up on November 18, 2023, with the Zaching Against Cancer Running Festival at Turf Valley Towne Square, where runners can enjoy a scenic route through a beautiful golf course, concluding with a celebratory finish line party featuring a beer garden, food, and live music. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with fellow runners, support local causes, and take home some official swag!

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10k Race Series

Incl. $10.90 Fee & RACE SERIES - Jogger style sweatpants

Please note: The 30K event distance is the combined distance of three separate 10K events.

Tuesday, Jul 4, 2023 (8:00 AM EDT)

$175.90

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Organiser's description

YOU DONT HAVE TO GO FAR TO FIND GREAT COMMUNITY, CHALLENGING AND FUN RACE OPPORTUNITIES! WE RUN LOCAL IS AN EXCITING NEW 10K THREE-RACE SERIES WHICH DRAWS TOGETHER OUR LOCAL RUNNING COMMUNITY WITH SUPPORT TO THE IMPORTANT CAUSES WE ALL CARE ABOUT.

Start this years Independence Day celebration with the 40TH ANNUAL ARBUTUS FIRECRACKER 10K http://www.bullseyerunning.com/event/40th-annual-arbutus-firecracker-10k commemorating the memory of George & Naamah Kendrick, the original founders. This year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Blind Industries & Services of Maryland. Make your way through the historic streets of Relay and Arbutus, then enjoy some post-race hot dogs and snow cones. Continue the celebration and catch the local soap box derby, flag raising ceremony, and Fourth of July Parade!

THE FOOD MARKET 10K https://www.feetfirstsports.net/the-food-market-10k, benefiting Howard County General Hospital, is the second race of the series held October 1st. This challenging, but classic course, climbs Route 108 and begins and ends at The Food Market near The Mall in Columbia. Stick around because you wont want to miss the incredible post-race food and drink curated by Chef Chad Gauss and his culinary team!

The final challenge, the ZACHING AGAINST CANCER RUNNING FESTIVAL https://zachingrunningfestival.com, benefits its namesake Foundations fight against Cancer and will be held November 18th starting and finishing at Turf Valley Towne Square. This 10K course takes runners through the beautiful golf course at Turf Valley and ends with a great finish line celebration including a beer garden, bloody marys, oysters, pizza and live music!

CELEBRATE YOUR COMPLETION OF THE WE RUN LOCAL SERIES HAVING MADE GREAT FRIENDS AND KNOWING YOU HAVE SUPPORTED THE LOCAL CAUSES WE ALL CARE ABOUT, AND DONT FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR OFFICIAL SWAG AT THE FINAL STOP!