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 the registration form. All members can register separately, but be sure everyone writes the exact same team name to be qualified.

Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration: On-site beginning at 3:30 p.m.

Awards:

Top three male and female overall
Top three male and female within each age group: 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Team with most entrants

Course:

The 5K trail course is a challenging, but beautiful course that winds its way through the woods, trails, fields, and ponds on our 150 acre property.

The 1 mile walk also takes places along the trails and fields of Genesee Valley.

Kids Dash is a short dash down the finish chute. All grass.

Event Guidelines: Please no baby joggers, strollers, roller blades, skates, bikes, dogs, pets or headphones allowed on the race course. Your race number must be worn on your front and must be visible. DO NOT exchange or give your race number to another participant.

Note: Pets are not allowed on property.