Long Branch 5K

Long Branch 5K Race Information

<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>October 30 5K Longsleeve Update: </strong><br />We’re beyond excited to share that this week has been record-breaking — registrations are already up 20% over last year! Because of the amazing turnout, our long-sleeve 5K quantities shirts are running a low. If you signed up after Monday, Oct. 27, you’ll still get a t-shirt, but it may be one from our Long Branch merch collection, we are running low on mediums and smalls across our inventory. Thank you for your understanding!</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The Long Branch 5K Fun Run is a family-oriented community event. Proceeds from the event fund the efforts of <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://discoverlongbranch.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Discover Long Branch and the Long Branch Business League</a> in addition to supporting the annual Long Branch Festival, one of our major community events! The Long Branch 5K will be held on November 2nd, 2025 in Long Branch, MD.</span></p> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>November 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM - </strong>Long Branch Garland Park - 8601 Garland Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Parking: </strong>Participants are asked to walk to the race start if possible. If you need to drive, please park at the Long Branch Community Center — 8700 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901.</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Packet Pickup Options:</strong></span></h5> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Long Branch 5K Packet Pick-Up Party</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">We’re kicking off race weekend with a Packet Pick-Up Party at El Gavilan on Thursday, October 30, from 5:00–8:00 PM. Stop by to pick up your race t-shirt, meet fellow participants, and enjoy El Gavilan Happy Hour and Dinner Specials while you’re there! El Gavilan - 8805 Flower Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">We encourage all participants to pick up their packets early to avoid race morning lines—then you can arrive on Sunday ready to run, walk and most importantly - HAVE FUN!</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Onsite Check-In: </strong>Onsite registration and check-in will open at 7:00 AM on November 2nd at Long Branch Garland Park. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a smooth start before the 8:00 AM Kick-Off.</span></p> <h6 style="line-height:1"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><strong>Post Race Fun &amp; Victory Brunch</strong></span></h6> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Don&#39;t miss out on the post-race celebration and BRUNCH at El Golfo Restaurant starting at 9:00 am. Huevos Rancheros, Breakfast Pupusas, French Toast, Mimosas, Micheladas, &amp; more await you! You deserve it! </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">El Golfo Restaurant - 8739 Flower Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901</span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></p>