Takoma Park Safe Routes to School 5K - TKPK5K
The TKPK5K has Come to a Close
After 14 years of racing, thousands of community participants, and thousands of dollars raised in support of our local public schools’ safety and wellness programming, the TKPK5K as a city-managed race is coming to a close.
The mission and purpose of the race evolved over time, and the City worked to transition its management into the hands of an external partner to continue its tenure into the future. However, after six months of discussions in 2023 with community members, PTAs, and local and regional organizations, city staff were unable to find a suitable partner to guarantee the race’s future management.
City staff have created a Handbook of the race management materials, available to share to interested race organizers.
Thank you to all the supporters, volunteers, and runners of the race through the years!
Quick Links
- Safe Routes to School
- Bike and Pedestrian Safety Education
- Bike and Walk to School Day
- TKPK5K
- Map Your Route
- We Belong Here: The Takoma Park Equity Walk
Since 2009, the TKPK5K was held on the first Sunday in May,
The TKPK5K was a fun, family-oriented community event. Proceeds from the event funded health, fitness, bike, and pedestrian safety activities at five local schools:
- Takoma Park Elementary
- Piney Branch Elementary
- East Silver Spring Elementary
- Rolling Terrace Elementary
- Takoma Park Middle
