DC Area Race Calendar

Run for rhinos at Friends of the National Zoo’s inaugural 5K event: The Fast & the Fierce 5K, sponsored by Aegis Project Controls! Runners and their cheering sections can put on ears and tails and join FONZ at Freedom Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 25, for a 5K that loops around downtown D.C.

Fundraising dollars from this event will directly support the Smithsonian’s Global Health Program in working with local partners in Kenya to standardize, improve, and provide advanced veterinary care for ill, injured, and orphaned rhinos.

After the race, all runners and families are invited to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for a special post-race event–plus Enrichment Day, a full day of toys, climbing structures, puzzle feeders, and more for the Zoo’s animals.

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The 25th Anniversary Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk and Kid’s Fun Runs will take place on Saturday, September 1st starting with the kids runs at 8 a.m. on Main Street near the Kentlands/Lakelands Market Square Plaza and followed by the 5k at 8:30 a.m.
The kids events for children under 14 come in 2 sizes – either the 200 m Tot Trot or 500 m Kids Dash and start at 8:00 a.m., but come early to meet everyone and walk to the start. Based on number of runners there may be more than one start for each event.
This USATF certified 5K course winds and rolls through the new urbanist communities of Kentlands and Lakelands of Gaithersburg, giving participants the chance to experience the unique design of these award-winning neighborhoods. Modest hills make the course somewhat challenging, but not difficult for novice runners and walkers. The course also features live entertainment and two (2) water stops along the way!

Join us to raise awareness for testicular cancer with our 2nd Annual D.C. “Running of the Balls” 5K/5Mile run on Saturday, September 8, 2018!

5k/5mile race will begin at 8:00 am SHARP
5k = $40
5mile = $45

Are you aware that testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men ages 15-40? The good news is that with early detection and treatment, testicular cancer is up to 99% curable.

Sean Kimerling was an Emmy-winning WPIX Sports Broadcaster and Magna Cum Laude graduate of Georgetown University. Sean passed away at the age of 37 on September 9, 2003 – just 1 month after being diagnosed with TC.

Most individuals are not aware how deadly this disease can be – so, let’s raise awareness about testicular cancer! Let’s Run With The Balls in D.C.! Come have fun, run and spread the word about TC. Be “ballsy” and register now.

For more information about the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation, please visit www.seankimerling.org