Kenya Connect 5K
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Event details
The Kenya Connect 5K: Running/Walking for Education is scheduled for March 28-29, 2026 in Ellicott City, Maryland. The event includes a live 5K that starts from St. John's Episcopal Church and a virtual 5K option. The live course runs through the Dunloggin neighborhood. Strollers are allowed. Pets may participate at the live event if kept on a leash; a bandana is provided for pet participants. A Kenyan Crafts Market and post-race light bites and beverages will be available on race day.
Entry, awards and extras
Distance: 5K
Multiple registration categories are offered, including youth and virtual divisions, a pet entry, and a CrossFit Pump Challenge and Run. Age-group categories for awards include 5-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+. Top three in each age group receive hand-carved medallions; top overall winners receive medallions and gift-card prizes. The Pump Challenge asks participants to bench press a percentage of body weight (male 75%, female 50%) for maximum repetitions; each repetition reduces the 5K time by 10 seconds for Pump-Challenge scoring. Team Captain Challenge goals and fundraising recognitions are part of the event. Packet pick-up is available the Friday before at the Feet First sponsor location and on race day at St. John's. Registration fees vary by category and change before the event; youth and pet pricing are listed separately. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
