Race Information

Registration

Registration for the 5k is $45.

The fun run is $15.

Runners will receive a t-shirt, number, and chip timer.

Register here!

Dates + Times

Saturday, April 12th

  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Packet pickup

Sunday, April 13th

  • 7:15 AM: Race day registration opens

  • 8:30 AM: 1 Mile Fun run starts

  • 9:00 AM: 5k race starts

  • 10:00 AM: Awards Ceremony

  • Music & Refreshments until 11:30!

Location

RACE START
Ruppert Headquarters
23601 Laytonsville Rd
Laytonsville, MD 20882

PACKET PICKUP
Location To Be Decided

PARKING
We will have parking attendants who will direct you on where to park. Space is limited so carpooling is encouraged.

Details

Dogs: Dogs be leashed for the entire duration of the event. Please do not bring your dog if they are reactive. Small children will be at the event.

Strollers: It is a cross-country course, so if you have an off-road stroller you’re welcome to use it, but please let the other runners go first and be prepared for uphill pushing.

Course

The 5k cross country course will be flat and fast. The course will wind through rows of evenly spaced trees, a solar field, and around lush green fields at Ruppert Nurseries & Ruppert Landscape HQ. Walkers are welcome and will start in the second wave.

Fun Run

Our 1-mile Fun Run which will loop around a block of trees and is perfect for kids or those needing a shorter route. $15 registration is required.

Post-Race

Join us for good food, drinks, and music following the race! Participating vendors to be announced soon.