The 9th annual 5k trail race will be held at Butler's Orchard on Saturday, November 20 at 10:30am (following a family fun run at 10am). Join us for a great walk / run through the orchard.
Race through the fall orchard grounds; gravel farm roads, beautiful scenery, rolling hills, a section through the woods. This is a unique opportunity to run a safe, family-friendly trail through local favorite, Butler's Orchard.
Proceeds from the race will go to local organizations whose efforts you’re your local area. This year, we have chosen to support:
1. Little Free Pantry - An anonymous 24/7 emergency food pantry with locations in Damascus and Clarksburg.
2. Montgomery County Fellowship of Christian Athletes – their Mission statement is, “To Lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church” and they accomplish this by serving schools within your communities.
In order to make this event spectacular, we are in need a strong volunteer team who is willing to serve and loves to cheer others on! All volunteers need to arrive at Bulter's Orchard by 7:00am to get the party started! We should be done and celebrating by 12:00pm.
The volunteer team will help set up the course, registration, volunteer/sponsor/race benefactor areas, the water station, and all signage. We will help direct traffic/parking, register new racers, direct and cheer runners and each other. Although we have spots for those with a range of mobility, please be ready to work hard and come prepared to brave the weather! Volunteers will not be eligible to participate in the race.
Please go to https://www.5korchardrun.com/volunteer/ to volunteer. If you volunteer via the Montgomery County SSL Opportunities page, we will email you reminding you to sign up via the official website page.
Since this event will be held entirely outdoors, no Covid precautions are required. However hand sanitizer will be available in various locations.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
