$5-5K - 2020 Race Series

NOTE: The 2020 Race Series is uncertain due to the cancellation and/or modification of several races this year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.  We will continue to assess whether we can put series scoring into place for the remaining races on the 2020 calendar.

In normal years, this is how it works:
Series scoring is derived from the results for all seven $5 5K races in the year. Points are awarded based on overall and age group placement.  Awards are presented at the end of the season based upon cumulative points for the entire series. 

Click here for Races Series information, results and registration.

The $5- 5k is designed as a low-key race for the athletes who want to run a tune-up race to prepare for their targeted event, the novice who may be intimidated by the larger events and runners/walkers who want an event to test themselves without breaking the bank.

What you get:

• A 5k course that is accurate and well-marked
• Aid stations on the course and finish area that have water and Gatorade
• Mile Markers 
• Clock at the finish line
• Accurate finishing times available at the event and uploaded to TCTC online results nearly real-time
• Support for all levels of runners or walkers

What you don’t get:

• T-Shirts – don’t you have a closetful already?
• Food at the finish area, unless a local establishment wants to provide something – any takers?
• Verbal splits, unless we have a plethora of volunteers
• Medals or trophies – we may have gift certificates that are awarded based on varying criteria

2020 Dates and Times Pending

Dates Below are Pending
Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30pm - CANCELLED
Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30pm - CANCELLED
Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30pm - CANCELLED
Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30pm - Register Here
Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30pm - Register Here
Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30pm - Register Here
Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00pm (Starting earlier for daylight finish) - Register Here

Location

The events will occur at Jamison Park, which is located next to Meadowlark School (401 Meadowlark Dr.) The course is a flat out and back on the Muddy Creek Greenway that starts at Jamison Park, turns around at Robinhood Rd and returns to the Park. This is a PR course for the competitive and nice easy course for the novice.

Course Map

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

Registration

Click here for the Race Series page and links to Online Registration for each race.

SPECIAL NOTICE: For 2020 races, participants MUST pregister and pay online in advance.  There will be no onsite registration or payment until we are no longer dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

You can pre-register online at no cost using coupon code PAYATRACE, but must pay the $5 entry fee when you pick up your race bib on the day of the event. (Not available for 2020.)

Twin City Track Club Members receive a full race discount of $5. This applies to all $5 5K races - unlimited usage.

As the name says, the race fee is $5. Online registration is available at the race.  You can pay with cash or credit card. A service fee is applied to credit card transactions. If you pay cash at the race, the correct change is appreciated. (Payment onsite not available for 2020.)

Bib pickup and onsite registration begin 1 hour before the race.  Just show up and have fun!

Volunteers:
Yes, we need you.  Contact Jim Wade:  Wadejpm@gmail.com

General Information:
This $5-5K race series is sponsored by the Twin City Track Club.  You do not have to be a TCTC member to participate.  However, we think you would enjoy the benefits of a TCTC membership and we would love to have you.

2019 Series Results

Congratulations to everyone that participated in the 2019 $5 5K Race Series. 

Click here for the 2019 Series Results.

2018 Series Results

Congratulations to everyone that participated in the 2018 $5 5K Race Series.  Complete results can be found in the attached pdf below, including highlighting of the best finishing times by age group and overall.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

Highlights from the 2018 5 Dollar 5K

2019 will bring a new $5 5K series, but, before we ring in the new, let’s review last year’s highlights and results. Click on the PDF link below to download the race highlights.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.