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
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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
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Race Results
Race Results
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