Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Port to Fort 6K


Get ready to lace up your running shoes, McHenry Row residents! Next Saturday, April 25 is Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation's Port to Fort 6K race, right next door to McHenry Row

What is the Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation?
The foundation provides hospital and lodging assistance for critically ill children and their families, in addition to emotional support, throughout the United States. 

About the Race
This 6K is run through Baltimore's historic and scenic Fort McHenry. The race begins at 8:30 AM at Coke Field. Through April 22, registration costs $30 for the general public, $20 for students, seniors, members of the US Armed Forces, Believe in Tomorrow families and Home Depot employees, $15 for children under age 10 and $40 for "virtual runners," who receive a T-Shirt and bib without attending the race itself. Registration on race day is $40 and starts at 7 AM.

Packet pick-up will take place at The Greene Turtle McHenry Row on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24 from 2-7 PM. Chips can be picked up starting at 7 AM on race day. Stick around at The Greene Turtle for lunch or dinner after you pick up your packet and Greene Turtle will donate 20% of your bill to Believe in Tomorrow when you present this flyer!

Here is the route of the course, courtesy of Believe in Tomorrow:
  • START: Intersection of Woodall Street and Fort Avenue
  • Head east on Fort Avenue toward Light Street
  • Left on Belt Street
  • Left on Randall Street
  • Left on Webster Street
  • Right on Fort Avenue toward Fort McHenry
  • Enter Fort McHenry and complete Fort loop, returning to Fort Avenue heading west
  • Left on Woodall Street to FINISH

Not a Runner? Volunteer!
A lot of training and preparation goes into a 6K race, so if you're not an avid runner, there are still ways you can contribute. More than 100 volunteers are needed to help with the set-up, execution and clean-up of the race. If you are interested in volunteering, visit the Charm City Run race page here.




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