Mustang's Milestone 5K

Ten years ago, Hallie Wells Middle School opened its doors. To celebrate a decade of Mustang pride and raise funds for educational programs, we’re bringing everyone together for a morning of fitness, community, and fun!

The Details

The Route: Start and finish at Hallie Wells MS, traversing through Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park where you'll pass the historic National Mall carousel—a local landmark that our namesake, Hallie Wells, personally championed for Clarksburg.

The Cause: All proceeds will fund vital educational resources and our massive end-of-year 10th-anniversary celebration!

Who: Mustangs of all ages, families, neighbors, and all fitness levels are welcome!

Awards:

Overall Winners: Top 3 Male and Female Finishers 

Student Age Groups: Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in Each Group 

Future Mustangs: Age 10 and under

The Middle Schoolers: Ages 11 to 14

High School/Alumni: Ages 15 to 18

Adult Age Groups: Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in Each Group 

Ages 19 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60+

TimeEventDetails7:00 AMVolunteer & Staff ArrivalCourse setup, water station prep, and registration table check-in.7:30 AMOn-Site Registration & Packet Pickup OpensRunners grab their bibs and T-shirts. Day-of registration is open to latecomers!8:00 AMRegistration & Packet Pickup ClosesStrict Cutoff! No more registrations or bib pickups so timing systems can sync.8:10 AMOpening Remarks & AnnouncementsWelcome from the Principal, anniversary shout-outs, and quick safety brief.8:20 AMPre-Race Mustang Warm-UpsHigh-energy stretching and warm-up.8:25 AMNational Anthem & Line-UpRunners head to the starting line. Elite/fast runners in front, walkers/strollers in back.8:30 AMRACE START! The horn blows! Go Mustangs!8:45 AMFirst Finishers ExpectedPrepare the finish line cheer squad.9:45 AMAwards & Closing CelebrationHand out the speed and age-group awards.10:15 AMCourse Clean-Up & Breakdown

Thank your volunteers and celebrate a successful event!

Please direct all questions to Mike McGough, Race Director: Michael_a_McGough@mcpsmd.org