May the Course Be With You 5K

May the Course Be With You 5K

Saturday, May 2, 2026

8 AM

MWR Sports Complex, NSA Bethesda

5K Participant Information

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PARKING - We ask that you park in the USUHS garage or Z-Lot and walk from there as your warm-up. Parking at the field will be for Wounded Warriors and Volunteers.

CHECK-IN- Check in for the MWR MAY THE COURSE BE WITH YOU 5K will begin at 7 AM and the 5K will start at 8 AM.

REGISTRATION – Same Day Registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7 AM and end at 7:45 AM. We will begin the 5K promptly at 8 AM. All participants NEED to sign an event waiver the day of the event. The waiver is available to DOWNLOAD HERE if you want to prefill it out and bring it with you. This will speed up the registration process. No worries if you forget, just get there early to fill out the waiver. We will need one waiver per participant (this includes children).

SAME DAY REGISTRATION – There will be race day registration on Saturday. So, it’s not too late for your friends and family to join you!

SAFETY - We want everyone to have an exciting and fun race but please remember safety first. Although we have numerous road guards and lead/follow vehicles, we cannot control every vehicle out on the course. Please be mindful of vehicles as the road will not be closed to traffic. Make sure to be aware of your surroundings and always yield to vehicles. Be careful of loose gravel. If you are feeling ill at any point, please find a volunteer or a staff member.

WEATHER - We are expecting beautiful weather Saturday for a 5K. (Maybe a shower late morning) That being said, PLEASE ensure you bring a running hat, sunblock, bug spray, etc. and make sure to stay hydrated.

FOOD – There will be light snacks provided post-race.

For additional questions please call 301.295.2450. We can’t wait to see you Saturday! -MWR Fitness Team

May the Course Be With You 5K