Maplewood 5K
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Maplewood Mile 5K
The Maplewood Mile 5K is a community road and park running event in Henrico, VA, held in Maplewood Park and finishing on the town green. The course runs along paved and crushed gravel paths and passes mature maple trees and a pond turnaround. The route is described as mostly flat and welcomes strollers.
Distances:
- 5K course through Maplewood Park on paved and crushed gravel paths
- Kids' Fun Run 100 to 200 m
Event services include chip timing with live results, a finisher medal for all participants, and a technical short sleeve race shirt for the first 300 registrants. Post-race provisions noted are snacks, coffee, and a local food truck village, plus kids' activities, face painting, and race photography. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers, top three in ten age groups in five year bins, and a special award for the best tree themed costume.
Accessibility and logistics mention accessible restrooms at start and finish, dogs on short leashes allowed when registered as a dog runner, free parking at Maplewood High School with shuttle service to the start area, and bike racks at the start and finish. Proceeds support the Maplewood Urban Tree Fund for tree planting and environmental education. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
