Tom LaMonica Memorial 5K Trail Run

Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center is a nonprofit organization co-founded by Tom LaMonica in 1981. Tom was a teacher and coach at Friends School of Baltimore and passionately served as our leader until his passing in September 2010. This 5K trail run is a memorial to one of our founders and we are also celebrating our 45th year! Tom helped build Genesee Valley to provide a space for groups to become better teammates and classmates through physical challenges. We continue that tradition today by offering Summer Camp and Team building programs to students and adults that focus on communication, confidence building, persistence, leadership, and creative problem solving. Proceeds from this event support our scholarship fund for students and campers who could not otherwise afford to attend Genesee Valley. POST RACE FESTIVAL: Stick around after the race and enjoy some food, music and beverages. Be sure to bring a blanket or chair so you can sit back and relax post race. Food will be available for purchase on site. Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Location: Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center Sports Field Parking Lot 1745 Rayville Road Parkton Maryland 21120 Time: Race day registration and Packet Pick Up: 3:30 p.m. Races begins: 5:30 p.m. Registration: Early Bird Registration (Individual): $35 through August 1, 2026 Registration (individual): $40 starting on August 2, 2026 Race Day Registration (Individual): $50 Team: $30 (per runner) In Spirit: $35 (You're crazy if you think I'm running; but I will donate.) All registrations include a t-shirt. There are no refunds of entry given or transfers of entry permitted for this event. Team Challenge! Gather a group, make a creative team name, and enter to become eligible for the team prize. The team with the most participants wins. Teams must consist of 5 or more people and can be made of any group of people (i.e. friends, family, college/high school team or club, GV alumni, etc). Indicate the name of your team on th