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Challenge Race

Sunday, October 10, 2021
8:30 a.m. 

The Cause5K challenge race logo

Healthy minds, healthy bodies, healthy lives. HCC is dedicated to advancing education in our community. Partnering with Columbia Association, whose vision is to make Columbia the community of choice - today and for generations to come. This event focuses on corporate health and wellness programs for small and large organizations in our community.

In 2020, almost 50% of HCC students needed some form of financial aid. Proceeds from this event support HCC’s student scholarship programs, allowing many HCC students to pursue a career in the healthcare industry. Learn where your sponsor dollars are allocated.

   

The Event *

Participate in the Howard Community College 5K Challenge Race to raise funds for student scholarships at HCC.  Start and finish the race in the celebration village on HCC's beautiful Columbia campus.  The unique course spans the campus with obstacles to test your strength, coordination and endurance.  Each participant will be timed and combined with their team to compete for best time in each industry and overall champion.

* Howard Community College continuously monitors COVID 19 requirements and is following protocols which are consistent with CDC guidelines, the Maryland Department of Health, the Howard County Health Department, and Howard County Government.

Become a Sponsor or TEAM

  • Race Day and Event Details

    Commit to creating a healthy community by participating in the HCC 5K Challenge Race.

    October 10, 2021, 8:30 a.m. 

    Howard Community College 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044

    Challenge Race Map

    Race Day Schedule:

    Time Event Location
    7:00 am - 7:45 am   Company set up in Celebration Village/athletes arrive Celebration Village
    8:00 am - 8:55 am   Team CHECK- IN at information table. 
    Meet participating teams
    Team photo at sponsor tent CA led warm ups    		 Celebration Village
    8:55 am   National Anthem Celebration Village
    9:00 am 5K Challenge race begins in waves. Competitive athlete teams first Start Line
    9:00 am - 10:00 am   Course open to all athletes Howard Community College Campus, 5K Challenge Course
    9:20 am  Welcome first finishers Finish Line
    10:00 am - 10:30 am   Awards Ceremony Celebration Village
    10:30 am  Sign up to take the 2022 5K Challenge! Celebration Village
  • Sponsorship

    $5,000 CHAMPION

    • Named Challenges (8 available)
    • Three teams of 4 participants
    • Corporate link on event webpage
    • Sponsor recognition (social media)
    • One 10'x10' tent in the "Celebration Village"
    • Logo on event signage and race t-shirt for participants
    • Named scholarship opportunity at Howard Community College ($3,500)

    $2,500 CHALLENGER

    • Two teams of 4 participants
    • Corporate link on event webpage
    • Sponsor recognition (social media)
    • One 10'x10' tent in the "Celebration Village"
    • Logo on event signage and race t-shirt for participants
    • Named scholarship opportunity at Howard Community College ($1,500)

    $1,500 SPRINTER

    • Two teams of 4 participants
    • Corporate link on event webpage
    • Sponsor recognition (social media)
    • One 10'x10' tent in the "Celebration Village"
    • Logo on event signage and race t-shirt for participants

    $750 TEAM

    • One team of 4 participants
    • Corporate link on event webpage
    • Sponsor recognition (social media)

    All race participants will receive a complimentary 90-day Columbia Association family membership

  • Weekly Trainings and Newsletters

    Weekly Trainings:

    Stay tuned for 2021 Challenge Race training schedule

    Weekly Newsletters:

    A weekly newsletter is sent out to participants and sponsors with training information, nutritional tips, sponsor events, and more.  Links to the 2020 newsletters can be found below:

  • Previous Winners

    2020 Challenge Winners

    2019 Challenge Winners

    2018 Challenge Winners

    2017 Challenge Winners

    2016 Challenge Winners

    • Harkins Builders -- Overall Champion
    • Tenable Network Security -- Challenge Award
    • Ayers Saint Gross -- Design and Construction Challenge
    • Howard Hughes Corporation -- Real Estate Challenge
    • Howard Country General Hospital -- Wellness Challenge
    • Sandy Spring Bank -- Finance Challenge
    • Davis, Agnor, Rapaport and Skalny -- Professional Services Challenge
    • Life Span Network-- Beacon Institute -- Silver Challenge
    • Title X -- Faculty and Staff Challenge
    • The Runs -- Student Challenge

Sponsors

Presenting

Champion

Challenger

Sprinter

Team Sponsors

 

2020 Challenge Winners

Results

Team Race Results

Individual Race Results

 

 

 

 

 

 
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