Columbia races for excellence
The AFCEA Central Maryland Chapter will host its 18th annual Race for Excellence 5K and Family Fun Run or Walk this April in Columbia.
The event supports the chapter’s STEM Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to students and educators pursuing careers in engineering, technology, science, and mathematics.
Participants can choose between an in-person or virtual 5K race, as well as a Family Fun Run or Walk option. The 5K route, certified by USATF, follows a loop with moderate inclines.
An awards ceremony will recognize the top finishers in multiple age categories and team divisions. Registered participants will receive a race shirt if they sign up by April 4.
For pricing and additional information, attendees can visit the Run Sign Up listing. Participants should note that registration fees will increase after April 18. Pre-race packet pickup will be available at Charm City Run Columbia on April 24 and April 25.
Banner printing may be used by organizers to mark the start and finish lines for race routes such as this one.
The race will be at Leidos, 6841 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Columbia on Saturday, April 26. Activities will begin at 7:30 am with check-in, followed by a warm-up session at 8:15 am. The 5K will start at 9:00 am, and the family fun run or walk will begin five minutes later.
The event supports the chapter’s STEM Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to students and educators pursuing careers in engineering, technology, science, and mathematics.
Participants can choose between an in-person or virtual 5K race, as well as a Family Fun Run or Walk option. The 5K route, certified by USATF, follows a loop with moderate inclines.
An awards ceremony will recognize the top finishers in multiple age categories and team divisions. Registered participants will receive a race shirt if they sign up by April 4.
For pricing and additional information, attendees can visit the Run Sign Up listing. Participants should note that registration fees will increase after April 18. Pre-race packet pickup will be available at Charm City Run Columbia on April 24 and April 25.
Banner printing may be used by organizers to mark the start and finish lines for race routes such as this one.
The race will be at Leidos, 6841 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Columbia on Saturday, April 26. Activities will begin at 7:30 am with check-in, followed by a warm-up session at 8:15 am. The 5K will start at 9:00 am, and the family fun run or walk will begin five minutes later.