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GENERAL INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Location: 225 Schilling Circle, Hunt Valley, MD 21030
Race Distances: 5K, 1 Mile, & 1/4 Mile Kid’s Fun Run
*see MOM promo code details below for our special, Mother’s Day weekend RunFest!
Want to volunteer instead of running? Sign up to become a RunFest Volunteer!
2024 MD RunFest was a huge success!
1,050 RUNNERS, 105 VOLUNTEERS, $65,000 RAISED!
We look forward to you being a part of this year’s fun! JOIN US!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You may register as soon as registration opens all the way up until the day of RunFest. Prices increase leading up to the day of the race, so we encourage you to take advantage of our Launch (ends on 2/13 at midnight) and Early-Bird (2/14 – 3/31) pricing. Online Regular registration closes 5/7 at midnight. Race entry fees are non-refundable.
*Race Day Registration will be available Friday 5/9 at Packet Pick-up locations as well as on site on race day morning from 7:30-8:45 AM.
PRICING
5K RACE
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Launch prices through 2/13
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Early Bird 2/14 - 3/31: $30
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Regular 4/1 - 5/7: $40
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Day-Of Registration: $45
1-Mile WALK
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Launch prices through 2/13
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Early Bird 2/14-3/31: $25
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Regular 4/1 - 5/7: $30
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Day-Of Registration: $35
ASA Participants
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Free Registration:
Must be a participant in the 2025 Wingman Program.
SCHOOL / Club COMPETITION
The high school teams with the most members AND the team that earns the highest fundraising amount for RunFest will each win a pizza party!
Email Julie to learn more or officially register your high school team with RunFest.
2025 INCENTIVES
Not only is racing at RunFest a great way to support ASA, but so is fundraising for our Wingman Program leading up to race day.
Racing is also more fun with friends by your side, so why not take your registration a step further and start a RunFest Team?
TEAM incentive
10-PERSON TEAMS
Team Captains will get the BRAND NEW “RUN ASA” shirt!
FUNDRAISING incentives
Raise $500 or $1,000
Raise $500- receive ASA’s 1st EVER sublimated long sleeve hoodie pullover!
Raise $1,000- receive both the hoodie pullover and our NEW Cutter & Buck 1/4 zip jacket!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
RUNFEST IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
Click below to view available parking prior to your arrival at RunFest.
RACE ITINERARY
7:30 AM —RunFest Opens (including race day registration & packet pick up)
8:30 AM —Village, Games, & Food Stands Open
8:45 AM —Race day registration & packet pick up close
8:55 AM — ASA Athlete Runnel!*
9:00 AM — 5K Start
9:05 AM — 1-Mile Start
10:00 AM — Kid’s Fun Run
10:15 AM — Awards Ceremony
*For the Athlete Runnel, please plan on lining both sides of the start shoot to cheer on the ASA Teams as they start the race. We will then line up the rest of the 5k participants, followed by 1-mile participants.
FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL DETAILS
- Family Fun Zone — Games, Crafts, Face-Paint, Inflatables
- Barley’s Backyard — Food & Adult Drinks (Both Cash & Credit Accepted)
- ASA Store (Both Cash & Credit Accepted)
- ASA Information Tent
- Donation Stations (Both Cash & Credit Accepted)
- Music Stage
5K RACE COURSE
1 MILE RACE COURSE
SAFETY
A first-aid tent will be located by the spot-a-pots for anyone needing basic first aid supplies.
ORANGE HAT CREW
Keep an eye out for our Orange Hat Crew: Anyone wearing a neon orange ASA hat will be available to assist you throughout the event.
If you become separated from your child, find a member of the Orange Hat Crew for help or come to the stage to have an announcement made.
INFLATABLES WAIVER
Parents must sign an inflatables waiver before your child(ren) play on the inflatables. Waivers will be available on-site at the inflatables station, or you may click below to print and complete the waiver prior to arrival.
7:30 AM
RUNFEST OPENS
8:30 AM
FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL BEGINS
ASA Shop, Food, & Drinks open.
9:00 AM
RACE STARTS
Kid’s Fun Zone & Music. Announcements & Warm-Ups at 8:45, ASA Runnel at 8:55. 5K & 1-Mile starts to follow.
10:00 AM
KIDS FUN RUN
DJ stand will announce Kid’s Fun Run instructions
10:15 AM
AWARDS & PRIZES
Learn More about awards & prizes below!
12:00 PM
RUNFEST ENDS
FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL
Whether you join in on the festivities as soon as we open at 9 AM or after you cross the finish line, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! This year’s festival portion of the event will include a post-race party and awards ceremony, food, drinks, music, and fun and games for all ages.
FAMILY FUN ZONE
Games, crafts, face-painting, inflatables, and more await in the Family Fun Zone! FREE!
FOOD & DRINKS
It wouldn’t be a proper ASA event without Food & Drinks by Barley’s Backyard! Both Cash and Credit card accepted.
ASA SHOP
Stock up on all your favorite ASA gear from hoodies to shirts, hats, jackets, and more! We accept credit card, paypal and venmo payments. Minimal cash will be available for change on site.
AWARDS
The awards ceremony will take place at the Family Fun Festival after all racing and walking events have concluded. Awards will be presented for the following categories:
5K RACE WINNERS
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall Male, Female, and Nonbinary winners plus 1st and 2nd place winners in age group will receive an ASA swag bag and ASA bucks to purchase items of your choice at our shop!
Winners will be selected from each age group in the Men’s, Women’s, & Nonbinary categories. Participants must race in-person (not virtually) in order to be eligible for awards.
Age groups include: Under 14 | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
TEAM SIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Largest Teams.
(Prizes to be Announced)
TEAM FUNDRAISING
Prizes will be awarded to the 3 Teams that Fundraised the most.
(Prizes to be Announced)
PACKET PICK-UP
This will be ASA’s largest RunFest ever! To avoid long lines on race day morning, we encourage you to stop by one of our Friday packet pick-up options.
FRIDAY, MAY 9
Location 1: 52 Scott Adam Road, Cockeysville, MD
Time: 12 PM – 2 PM
Location 2: RunFest Race Site: 225 Schilling Circle, Hunt Valley, MD
Time: 5 PM – 7PM (Drive-Through Pick-Up)
SATURDAY, MAY 10 (RACE DAY)
Location: RunFest Race Site: 225 Schilling Circle, Hunt Valley, MD
Time: Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration is open from 7:30-8:45 AM