Crossroads At 95 5K to help Baltimore County PAL and Maryland Freestate Challenge Academy

BALTIMORE - Approximately 1,500 runners, walkers and family members will gather Saturday, Oct. 23, for a morning of fitness and fun, to make a tremendous difference in the lives of area youth.

Presented by St. John Properties, Arbors at Baltimore Crossroads and the Baltimore County Police Department, the 3rd Annual Baltimore Crossroads @95 5K CrossCountry Challenge will benefit the Baltimore County Police Athletic League (PAL) and Maryland Freestate ChalleNGe Academy.

Rain or shine, the event will take place at Baltimore Crossroads @95: a 1,000-acre business community located off I-95 and Md. Rte. 43, between White Marsh and the Middle River waterfront.

The Races
Open to people of all ages and skill levels, the event will include both a 5K run on a unique combination of road, open terrain and hiking trail around the park, and a one-mile fun walk/run on paved areas within the park. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the races start at 9:30.

Over $1,700 in cash prizes will be presented to the top three male and female adult finishers in the 5K run, while savings bonds will go to the highest placing youth contestants (under age 13) in the 5K run.

Entertainment/Exhibits
Adding to the day’s excitement, the Maryland Air National Guard will bring a Hummer and the Baltimore County Police Department will bring McGruff the Crime Dog, the Motorcycle Team, Helicopter-Aviation Team, a police explorer and an armored personnel carrier.

School Spirit
The Maryland State Department of Education has arranged for six Baltimore County middle and high schools (Eastern Technical High School, Parkville High School, Perry Hall High School, Perry Hall Middle School and Pine Grove Middle School) to participate in the event as a way to provide a “learning experience” for the students; to promote good health and fitnes

Those wanting to pre-register in person and/or pick up their race packets (shirts, goodie bags, bib numbers and timers) in advance, can visit Baltimore Crossroads @ 95 (11620 Crossroads Circle, Building “D”), Oct. 21, from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m.

In-person registration on race day will begin at 8:00 a.m.