This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Sports

American Red Cross "Out for Blood" 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

This run celebrates Red Cross Month and benefits the American Red Cross, Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region.  The course will meander through Centennial Park.

Participate in the race or by recruiting individuals to donate blood in support of the "Out for Blood" race. After the race, the American Red Cross will follow up with all pledges to schedule a blood donation appointment at a time and place convenient for them.

There are prizes for runners and volunteers who recruit blood donors.

Find out what's happening in Columbiawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Entry Fees:
$25 by March 21
$30 day of race
$20 with five donor pledges
$15 with 10 donor pledges

Packet Pick-up
Friday, March 25
3 - 6 p.m.
Charm City Run Clarksville
12186 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, Md.

Find out what's happening in Columbiawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Parking: There is FREE parking throughout the park.

Amenities: Pre-registered participants will receive an “Out for Blood” T-shirt; Water will be provided at pre- and post-race and on the race course; splits at mile marks; music and entertainment pre- and post-race, refreshments and food post race.

Awards: Awards to top three male and female overall finishers; prizes to top three male and female winners in each of the following age groups: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

Results: Charm City Run will provide finish line timing and race scoring. Complete race results will be posted online at www.CharmCityRun.com.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?