About the Event
Join us for the 2nd Annual Miles for Moms 5K and 10K Race! It's sure to be a fun-filled day for the whole family! Athletes of all levels will
enjoy the picturesque 5K or 10K walk/run around Terrapin Beach Park located in the shadows of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Kent Island. The oyster chaff trail is flat and fast, and meanders through wildflower meadows, marshlands, woodlands and sandy beaches. Whether this is your very first 5K or you're shooting for a new 10K personal record, you won't want it to be the last time you experience the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay like this.
Everyone is invited to participate, young and old! You can run it, walk it, skip it or stroller it...just as long as you get out there and join in! Afterward, hang around and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere created by some yummy foods, face-painting and games for the kids, and live music throughout! Bring a picnic blanket and you could even cap off the day by relaxing on the sandy beaches nestled beneath the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
All proceeds from the event will benefit Choices Pregnancy Center located in Easton, MD. Choices is the only medically licensed pregnancy center serving Maryland's Midshore counties of Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Kent and Dorcester. For more information about Choices, please click here.
Race Details
Race Day: October 5, 2013
Registration/Check-In: 7:30-8:30 AM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Terrapin Beach Park on Kent Island
Stevensville, MD 21666
Join us for the 2nd Annual Miles for Moms 5K and 10K Race! It's sure to be a fun-filled day for the whole family! Athletes of all levels will
enjoy the picturesque 5K or 10K walk/run around Terrapin Beach Park located in the shadows of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Kent Island. The oyster chaff trail is flat and fast, and meanders through wildflower meadows, marshlands, woodlands and sandy beaches. Whether this is your very first 5K or you're shooting for a new 10K personal record, you won't want it to be the last time you experience the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay like this.
Everyone is invited to participate, young and old! You can run it, walk it, skip it or stroller it...just as long as you get out there and join in! Afterward, hang around and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere created by some yummy foods, face-painting and games for the kids, and live music throughout! Bring a picnic blanket and you could even cap off the day by relaxing on the sandy beaches nestled beneath the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
All proceeds from the event will benefit Choices Pregnancy Center located in Easton, MD. Choices is the only medically licensed pregnancy center serving Maryland's Midshore counties of Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Kent and Dorcester. For more information about Choices, please click here.
Race Details
Race Day: October 5, 2013
Registration/Check-In: 7:30-8:30 AM
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Terrapin Beach Park on Kent Island
Stevensville, MD 21666
Race Location
Terrapin Beach Park is an award-winning 276-acre nature park that sits on Bay front land north of the Kent Island Terminus of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It features a 3.25-mile oyster chaff walking trail, which meanders through wildflower meadows, wetlands, tidal ponds, woodlands and sandy beaches, making it a destination for wildlife enthusiast. The trail provides a unique vantage point for viewing an incredible variety of waterfowl, wildlife and plant species. A gazebo and wheelchair-accessible boardwalk, located along the beach afford a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and park benches located along the trail provides a brief respite for the weary. The trail, which wanders over several ridges, across marshlands and through woodlands, features two observation blinds overlooking the tidal ponds. The trail connects to the County’s Cross Island Trail system. Click here for local weather conditions including 7 day forecast. Start/Finish The race will start and finish at a designated area just off the parking lot in Terrapin Park. Terrapin Park is located on Kent Island in the Business Park. See map above. Parking directors will guide you to the proper starting area. Directions to Race The park is accessible by taking US Route 50 (exit 37) to Route 8 in Stevensville. Follow Route 8 north to the first stoplight. Take a left onto Bateau Drive. Turn right onto Skipjack Parkway. At the stop sign, take the next left onto Log Canoe Circle and follow it for several hundred yards. The entrance to the park will be on your left. Race Timing Chip Timing and scoring will be provided by www.bluepointtiming.com using the IPICO chip timing system. Registration For individual and team registration, please see our Registration Page for registration options. Race Directors Sharon Finecey can be reached at [email protected]. Mark Fromert can be reached at and [email protected]. Choices Pregnancy Center Info See our About Choices Page to view more information about Choices Pregnancy Center or visit us online at www.choicesinpregnancy.org. Other Links Couch to 5K Training Schedule |
Race Day Schedule
7:30-8:30 AM Race Day Registration & packet pick up 9:00 AM 10K begins 9:15 AM 5K begins 10 :30 AM Post race awards & ceremony Music, food and family FUN! Awards Overall Male/Female Age Group Awards Male/Female (top finishers): 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 and up. Kids Fun Run: Awards for all participants. Post Race
Stick around for breakfast treats from our generous sponsors, Chick-fil-a and Hardees! Enjoy games and activities for the kids, live music and family fellowship while the results are tallied! Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are essential in the success of any great event. They are vital to provide a safe, organized and fun race. It will take over 75 volunteers to ensure the safety, accuracy, fun and highest level of organization necessary to produce this event. Please click the button below to let us know if you can help out in any way! |