
Matthew Henson Trail 5k
Ready to kick off the official start of summer? Need something to get your adrenaline pumping? Some light and healthy competition? Then sign up for the Matthew Henson Trail 5k!
The race begins on the Matthew Henson Trail just south of Hewitt Avenue. Participants head east on the trail, looping through the parking lot of Layhill Road, and then back on the trail heading west. At Rippling Brook Drive, runners exit the trail and make a loop through the bus lane at Bel Pre Elementary School, and then back on the trail to the finish at the Hewitt Avenue parking lot.
As this race is part of the low-key race series, any MCRRC Member can participate for free! But still must sign up for the Matthew Henson Trail 5k here.
Registration is open to non-MCRRC members for $15 for participants 18+ and $10 for those under 18. Online registration will remain open until the morning of the race. Registration is also available at the race, the day of.
Taking place on July 16th from 7 am – 9 am. Located at Matthew Henson Trail Parking (next to Global Mission Church), 13421 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD US 20906.