Let's Grow Together 5K - Powered by CRECE 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 25, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- College Park, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $50 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Grow Together 5K – Powered by CRECE | 5K | Apr 25, 20277:30 AM | $45$50 after Dec 1, 2026 | 500 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Nov 30, then $50 until Feb 28, then $55 until Mar 31, then $60 until Apr 25.
Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Maryland runs 36:13, about 11:39 a mile, based on 249 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:11 and men in 32:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:18 AM, and the Let's Grow Together 5K – Powered by CRECE starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5211 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for Let's Grow Together 5K - Powered by CRECE. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Let's Grow Together 5K - Powered by CRECE?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 26:56 or better, the top quarter in 34:05, and half the field in 43:20; the last tenth came in after 1:04:22.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 40:19 | 28:45 |
| 20-29 | 32:53 | 22:43 |
| 30-39 | 32:41 | 26:07 |
| 40-49 | 40:26 | 30:40 |
| 50-59 | 47:51 | 38:21 |
| 60-69 | 47:22 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Maryland 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:05, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 25 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5211 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt and runner bag
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 25, 2027), 2026 (May 31, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Let's Grow Together 5K - Powered by CRECE?
- Sunday, April 25, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 163 runners finished the Let's Grow Together 5K; the median finish was 43:20 and the winner ran 20:11.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:05, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 5211 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740.
From the organizers
ENGLISH
LET'S GROW TOGETHER 5K
Move. Connect. Grow.
The Let’s Grow Together 5K is more than a race.
It is a movement that brings together people who believe that growth happens when we challenge ourselves, support one another, and take action toward something bigger than ourselves.
Whether you walk, jog, or run, every step represents a commitment to personal growth, wellness, leadership, and community impact.
This event was created to inspire connection, celebrate resilience, and remind us that meaningful transformation happens one step at a time.