The Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety

Run to the Rescue 5K

Ready to make your steps count? Whether you're a competitive runner, a casual walker, or somewhere in between, you belong at our annual 5K fundraiser! Each year, this event brings our community together to celebrate local heroes and raise crucial funds for our public safety and emergency management students. By participating, you are directly investing in the education of future first responders who will one day keep our communities safe.

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Group of adult runners participating in a community road race or 5K run on a tree-lined sidewalk in a park-like suburban setting. Several men and women wearing athletic clothing, running shoes, and numbered race bibs jog closely together during the event.

2026 Run to the Rescue 5K

Run, Walk, and Give Back!

Join us for our 4th Annual 5K Fundraiser celebrating local first responders and raising vital funds for our public safety students. Every step you take helps fund scholarships for the heroes of tomorrow. Register today and make a difference!

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Frederick Community College
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702

Race Information

Date & Time

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Race Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
Check-In: 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Location

Frederick Community College
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
Meet in Parking Lot 6 near Gambrill Hall
View FCC Map

Cost

  • In-Person Participants: $50
  • Virtual Participants: $40
  • Students (FCC/FCPS): $30

All proceeds go towards the MACEM&PS Scholarship Fund to support students in the Legal & Public Safety academic programs at Frederick Community College.

Registration Steps

  1. Register & Pay Online
  2. Complete the 5K Liability Waiver

On-site registration will be available through 9:45 a.m. on race day.

Race Swag

All participants will receive a 2027 race t-shirt at registration, and a collectible Run to the Rescue 2027 medal upon completing the course. 

race map for the Run to the Rescue 5k

Legend

  • Black Star: Start/Finish of the race
  • Green Line: 5k race route
  • Red Line: end of 5k race route (overlaps with beginning of race route)

  • Participants must sign in at the check-in table prior to the start of the race. Check-in opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 9:45 a.m.
  • On-site registration will be available through 9:45 a.m. on race day.
  • All 5K participants must register and complete the liability waiver. Waivers must be submitted and on file with us before race check-in time.
  • Those ages 16 or younger are welcome to participate, but must be accompanied by a chaperone age 21 or above. They’ll also need a parent/guardian’s signature on the waiver.
  • Pets are not permitted.
  • Those planning to walk will be positioned to start after those who plan to run. Please follow the directions of event staff.
Female runner crossing the finish line during a community 5K race on an outdoor paved trail lined with orange traffic cones and colorful pennant flags.
A diverse group of participants wearing race bibs running along a paved campus path during the MACEM&PS annual 5K fundraiser.
Outdoor community event setup outside a large brick building with white and blue canopy tents, folding chairs, and volunteers gathered in a parking lot. Participants in athletic clothing walk toward registration or refreshment tables, including a person pushing a stroller.
A group of diverse participants wearing race bibs walk along a paved campus path past an FCC directional sign during an outdoor community run event.
A runner with bib number 11 crosses a finish line marked by orange cones and a digital race clock, while a volunteer and a child cheer from the sidelines.
A focused male student-athlete with bib number 56 runs past a digital race timer and a timing official on a campus path near athletic fields.

Sponsorship Levels

Select a sponsorship level below that aligns with your organization’s goals. By partnering with us, you invest in our community and help empower future public safety leaders.

Rookie - $100

  • Name and logo on the race’s Start/Finish Line banner
  • Logo and link to page on race website

Sergeant - $300

  • All rookie benefits, plus:
  • Signs with name and/or logo placed along the racecourse
  • Name and logo included on race t-shirt

Captain - $500

  • All Rookie and Sergeant benefits, plus:
  • Logo included in race promotion on social media/digital advertisements
  • 3 free race registrations for members of your organization

Chief - $1,000

  • All Rookie and Sergeant benefits, plus:
  • Logo included in race promotion on social media/digital advertisements
  • Sponsorship acknowledged during speeches at race event
  • 5 free race registrations for members of your organization

Become a Sponsor

Individual Donations

Individual donations can be made to the MACEM&PS Scholarship Fund.

Questions?

Emma Barr
MACEM&PS Administrative Assistant
 ebarr@frederick.edu
 301.624.2734