The Demarest 5K is a long-standing tradition in the Northern Valley that inspire runners and spectators young and old. At our community event, children run in stride with their families and with seasoned runners from surrounding areas. After the 5K, the annual Fun Run takes place for all to participate in freely! The Principal's Challange is a gradual training program that is run at each of the Demarest elementary schools leading up to the 5K. Demarest school children (K-8) participate and run weekly with their Principal and coaches to build healthy habits, stamina, and sportsmanship. Lastly, they participate in the 5K event with their community.
Trophies for Top Finishers Top Overall Runner – M&F Top Demarest Runner – M&F 1st, 2nd, & 3rd CRS / LLE / DMS – M&F Age Groups: <13 M&F 14-19 M&F 20-29 M&F 30-39 M&F 40-49 M&F 50-59 M&F 60-69 M&F 70-79 M&F 80+ M&F ****Trophies are calculated by use of chip time****
5K: 5K T-Shirt
Principal's Challenge (includes 5K) CRS/LLE/DMS Students: $60 per Individual Child, or $130 Family Value Rate (3 - 5 family members): PC T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $35.00 | Feb 1 | Apr 29 |
| $40.00 | Apr 30 | May 17 | |
| Principal's Challenge (includes 5K) CRS/LLE/DMS Students: $60 per Individual Child, or $130 Family Value Rate (3 - 5 family members) | $60.00 | Jan 31 | May 17 |
Please no dogs on the course- we love our pups but we cannot safely have both runners and their dogs running together! 7:45 - 9:00 AM - Day of Race Registration & Bib Pick-Up 9:00 AM - Announcements, Pre-Race Warm Up, and National Anthem 9:20 AM - 5K Race Start Line Photo 9:30 AM - 5K Race Starts 10:00 AM - Post-Race Refreshments and Live Music 10:30 AM - Hero Fun Run 11:00 AM - Awards Ceremony Parking: There are limited parking spots available by the school. We suggest getting dropped off n
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 478 | 35:00 | 16:59 |
| 2024 | 486 | 35:54 | 16:58 |
| 2023 | 343 | 34:51 | 18:36 |
| 2020 | 519 | 38:39 | 18:59 |
| 2019 | 494 | 37:52 | 16:42 |
| 2018 | 538 | 34:53 | 16:26 |
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Bib Pick Up Dates: Race Week Bib Pick Up: Date : Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16 Time : 3:15-6:30 PM Location : County Road School Parking Lot/Blacktop (If raining pickup will be in the gym) Race Day Bib Pick Up Date : May 18 Time : 7:45- 9:00 AM Location: County Road School gym *Please note parking is limited on race day, we suggest getting dropped off or parking on the side streets off of County Road. Lake Avenue, William Street, and Edward Street will be closed off to all traffic. Please