Home » Race Archive » ARCHIVED RACE: Friends of Patuxent Run for the Refuge 5K @ Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, 230 Bald Eagle Drive, Laurel, MD, United States on 30 September 2012
ARCHIVED RACE: Friends of Patuxent Run for the Refuge 5K @ Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, 230 Bald Eagle Drive, Laurel, MD, United States on 30 September 2012
Race Info & Description
Race Information:
- Event Name: Friends of Patuxent Run for the Refuge 5K
- Distance (KMs): 5
- Distance (Miles): 3.1
- Date: 30 September 2012
- Start Time: 09.00
- Venue: Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, 230 Bald Eagle Drive
- Organised By: Friends of Patuxent
- Race Website: Click Here.
Race Facilities
- Has Toilets? Yes
- Has Changing Facilities? Yes
- Has Water Stations? Multiple waterstations
- Has Prizes / Awards? Yes - Has Awards or Prizes
Race Description
Please join us for our third annual Friends of Patuxent Run for the Refuge 5K.
The Refuge was established in 1936 and is the only national wildlife refuge to support wildlife research. The Refuge is world renowned for its research on endangered species such as the Whooping Crane. By participating in this benefit race, you will be directly contributing to the continuance of this vital research and the environmental education, outreach and recreation missions of the Patuxent Research Refuge.
5K Course
Starting near the Viewing Area, the route will go counter clock wise on Wildlife Loop on an asphalt and gravel road, going towards the Contact Station. The route continues on hard packed dirt trails, passing Rieve’s Pond and looping back to the beginning.
Portions of this route are somewhat rocky, so please watch your footing. Also, please note that if there is rain, portions of this route may be muddy.
Registration
Early bird: $20
September 1st: $25
September 23rd: $30
Race day registration will be available from 8:00am to 8:45am. The race will start promptly at 9am. Sorry, no refunds.
Shirts
Custom designed t-shirts for registered runners. Please register early – it helps with our planning and inventory. We do our best to satisfy our runners, but we cannot guarantee shirts for race day pick up.
Race Results
Timing will be provided by Maryland Timing.
Parking
Free parking is available. Car pooling is encouraged!
Prize Categories
Overall male and female. First, second and third male and female for the following:
Ages 14 & Below
Ages 15-19
Ages 20-29
Ages 30-39
Ages 40-49
Ages 50-59
Ages 60-69
Ages 70+
Race Venue and Map
Click here for a map of the Start Line
Race Location:
- Venue: Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, 230 Bald Eagle Drive
- Town/City: Laurel
- State/County: MD 20724
- Country: United States
- Postcode / Google Map Co-ordinates: 39.0777407,-76.771725
- How to Find Start Line:
- Nearest Parking:
Get Directions to this Race:
Race Entry
Race Entry
- Entry Fee: $20 / $25 / $30
- Enter on Day: Yes
- Online Entry:

- Postal Entry: No
- Closing Date: September 27th, 2012
- Entry Limit: 400
- Entry Contact / Race Secretary: Race Director, Pauline Chvilicek, pauline@friendsofpatuxent.org Phone: 301-497-5789 Friends of Patuxent 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop Laurel, MD 20708
Race Accommodation
Find Accommodation Near Friends of Patuxent Run for the Refuge 5K
Use this map to find hotels and airbnb accommodation near this race location.
Race Comments & Questions
Your Race Comments, Questions and Reviews
Please leave comments and questions about this race in the "Leave a Reply" box below - this way your questions can be displayed here on Race-Calendar.com publicly.
After you have taken part in this race, you may leave a review in the same box, so that runners looking back on this event in future years on this website may see how you found it!
Click here to jump straight to the form and leave your comment, question or race review.
Race Results
Race Results
Race results for this event are available online at the following URL - click the link below to access or download:
Click here to view / download the results.
|
Interactive Map… Races in your Area
Latest Races Listed…
-
Running From Yeti @ 5940 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, Missouri, United States on 07 March 2026
-
Summer Dash Series – Lemonade Dash 5K, 10K, Family and Kids’ K @ Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, Texas, United States on 06 June 2026
-
Waves of Education Run Toward a Better Future 5k @ 103 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, New Jersey, United States on 05 October 2025
-
Houston Holiday Series – Cinco Cinco, 5K, 10K, Family and Kids’ K @ Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, Texas, United States on 03 May 2026
-
Fiorelli Wine Run 5k @ 4250 Co Rd 675, Bradenton, Florida, United States on 18 January 2026
-
Running From Yeti @ 3825 W FR 146, Springfield, Missouri, United States on 21 February 2026
-
Summer Dash Series – Lemonade Dash 5K, 10K, Family and Kids’ K @ Dell Diamond, 3400 East Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas, United States on 30 May 2026
-
Houston Holiday Series – Memorial Day Run, Half Marathon, 5K, 10K, Family and Kids’ K @ St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, United States on 25 May 2025
|
Congratulations to the winners – Luis Navarro & Maureen Hall!