NFRC Hosts 11th Annual 5K For Families at the Columbia Lakefront

MD non-profit, National Family Resiliency Center (NFRC), is hosting their 11th annual 5K For Families event. The event will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 19th at the Columbia Lakefront, directly across from Columbia Mall near Clyde’s Restaurant and Whole Foods. All ages are invited to participate with awards and trophies given out to winners in various age categories.

In addition to the 5K race and a 1-mile walk, the 5K For Families event will include face painting, games and other activities geared toward children and families including entertainment by: B.Funk Dance Company; Drama Learning Center (Frozen’s Elsa and Anna will help lead a Frozen singalong); Mike John— juggler, balloon sculptor and strolling minstrel; Kangaroo Kids, the precision jump rope team and more. Chances for Luxury Suite Ravens tickets valued at $2000 will be available for raffle and winner announced mid morning. The 5K will be begin promptly at 8:00 AM, followed by performances through noon.

This year, kids 8 and under are invited to be part of our princess and pirate parade at 9:30. Prizes will be given for best costume.