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Friends Collective 5K Walk/Run
May 15, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
The Friends Collective will host its annual 5K on May 15, 8:00am in scenic Rock Creek Park. The 5K begins with a steep, challenging hill down Kennedy Street NW and then follows Beach Drive through Rock Creek Park. All runners (virtual and in person) will receive a medal. To enhance your race experience and show additional support, runners can also purchase an official Friends Collective 5K t-shirt.
Location
The start and finish line are behind the Fitzgerald Tennis Center at 16th and Kennedy Street NW. The address is 1600 Kennedy Street NW, Washington, DC 20011.
Race Day Parking
Please use Colorado Ave (from 16th St) to park at Grove 24/ Tennis Center. There will be several street closings: Beach Drive is closed to traffic on weekends south of Joyce Rd & Ross Dr. Stage Rd is closed to traffic on race morning. Morrow Rd will close to traffic at 7:45 on race morning.
Race Day Check-In
Participant check-in runs from 7:15 am to 8:00 am. The Friends Collective 5K is expected to run until approximately 10:00 am.
Friends Collective is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that uses its network of resources to reallocate food that would have gone to waste towards families and communities in need.
Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life for our local community — Volunteer work is not just an item on a resume or college application – it’s an essential part of a functioning society. The benefits of volunteer work reach far and wide with a ripple effect that begins with the individual and nonprofit organization and extends beyond the larger community, benefiting everyone in its wake.
