FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 28, 2018
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR
THE 10th ANNUAL
5K FORT MCHENRY TUNNEL FUN RUN
Register today at tunnelrun.org & support Special Olympics Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will host the 10th Annual 5K Fort McHenry Tunnel Fun Run presented by Geico on Sunday, Sept. 16, to benefit Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD). The event will begin at 9 a.m. and will take participants on an out-and-back course through the northbound right tunnel tube.
“The MDTA Police is honored to be a part of such a terrific event that will benefit the many athletes associated with Special Olympics Maryland,” said MDTA Police Chief Colonel Jerry Jones. “This exciting event taking place underneath the Baltimore Harbor will spotlight one of the MDTA’s most unique facilities and at the same time raise funds and awareness for SOMD athletes.”
“I am grateful to the MDTA and our title sponsor Geico for their incredible efforts and support in hosting the event,” said SOMD President and CEO Jim Schmutz. “We’re expecting more than 400 enthusiastic runners who are eager to fundraise all in support our 7,785 SOMD athletes who compete year-round in 27 sports free of charge. Together through sport, we are creating a world where opportunity is not limited by disability.”
Visit tunnelrun.org to register, form a team or support a registered runner/walker. Awards will be presented in various categories, including numerous age groups for men and women. Participants are invited to a post-race celebration sponsored by SOMD. The entry fee is $35 through Sept. 15 and $40 the day of the event.
All northbound I-95 traffic will be directed through the tunnel’s northbound left tube until the conclusion of the event at approximately 12 noon. Minimal traffic impact is expected.
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