Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Gaithersburg, MD

Date
September 5, 2026
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Venue
506 Main Street
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$17.00 – $55.00
Events
Kentlands Lakelands 5k, Tot Trot - 200 meters, Kids Dash 500 meters
Includes
Technical T-Shirt | T-Shirt Cotton
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The Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk takes place in Gaithersburg, Maryland on September 5, 2026, offering multiple distance options to accommodate different fitness levels and goals. Participants can choose from a 200-meter option, a 500-meter option, or the full 5-kilometer distance. The race starts at 8:00 AM from 506 Main Street. Entry fees range from $17 to $55 depending on registration timing and distance selected. Whether you're training for a longer event, bringing family members of varying abilities, or looking for a shorter, faster effort before a major race, this event provides flexibility in how you compete.

From the Race Organizer
This is the 33rd running of the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk, and Kid’s Fun Runs. The 5K course winds through the beautiful Lakelands and Kentlands neighborhoods before heading down Main Street to the finish line. Every 5K registration comes with a Dri-Fit crew neck race shirt (men's, women's, and kid's sizes available). Enjoy our post-race Merchant's Expo area while meeting with your friends and family! Live entertainment on the course - local bands set up along the course to delight participants and spectators alike, making what is already a spirited and fun event even livelier! The event finishes with the awards ceremony, team awards (lots of family options), and raffle items donated by local merchants. Cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers. Kids runs includes two distances - 200 and 500 meters! Cotton t-shirt, designed by a local child resident, with each Fun Run registration and a Kids area for a fun time after their event. Please support our charities by signing up and donating if you can. When you support the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K, you support all 14 community programs of the Kentlands Community Foundation — fueling arts, culture, education, and volunteerism throughout our community. Our charities also include the City of Gaithersburg Dolores Swoyer Camp Scholarship Fund, Gaithersburg HELP, Mercy Health Clinic, Maryland Senior Olympics, in addition to the Kentlands Community Foundation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Gaithersburg, MD?

Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Gaithersburg, MD takes place on September 5, 2026. The race is held in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Where is Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Gaithersburg, MD held?

Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Gaithersburg, MD is held at 506 Main Street in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Where can I find hotels near Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk 2026 — Gaithersburg, MD?

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