Parkway Elementary School will once again be hosting its Parkway Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run event. The course will wind its way through beautiful Baker Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. This fun event will benefit the Parkway Elementary School community. Start Location: Near Baker Park Bandshell 21 N. Bentz St. Frederick, MD 21701 https://goo.gl/maps/ev3yBmAcoU4h9Pza7 Race Start Times: ♦ 8:30am - 1K Fun Run ♦ 9:00am - 5K Race Shirts: ♦ Race shirts for the 5K and 1K will be provided to all participants who register by Friday, May 01, 2026. For those who register after May 02, race shirts will be given out on a first come-first serve basis, if available. ♦ In-person, race day registration will open up at 7:30am. Packet Pick-Up: ♦ Packets can be picked up from the front steps of Parkway Elementary School on Friday, May 22 between 3:30-4:30pm. Packets can also be picked up on race day starting at 7:30am. Awards: ♦ Awards will be given out to top finishers in different categories: 7 and un
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Frederick, MD.
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