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Date:
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Location:
6000 Merriweather Drive
Columbia, Maryland
21044
United States
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Links:
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10k 3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles Run

In partnership with the Downtown Columbia Partnership and Columbia Association. Starting and finishing at Colorburst Park in the Merriweather District, this race is appropriate for all level runners. Race registration includes a shirt and finisher medal. Learn more about this race at www.rivalraceseries.com/discoverdowntowncolumbia5k10k.

Pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and any other non-official wheeled vehicles are prohibited.

Online registration closes Thursday, April 16 - end of day.

In person registration is available during packet pick up times. To view packet pick up times, go to www.rivalraceseries.com/discoverdowntowncolumbia5k10k.

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