Ooh, I wanna know too - I just signed up for my first 5k, too!

Good luck, Rainbow!!!!!

Sounds like your race was today, so I apologize for the late advice!

You don't need to bring anything, assuming that there are water stations. And even then you may not need water since it's a short race. If you are well-hydrated going in (like making sure to drink plenty of water for several days beforehand) then there isn't really a NEED for water. I like one sip about a mile in and then I'm good (more than that and I get a cramp). But when I run at home (treadmill indoors) I don't drink any water during my run.

You do need somewhere to put your car key and your music player/phone if you use one. I have a zip pocket in my running capris that I use for my key, and I put my phone in a ziploc inside my bra. lol

Good luck!

Oh! Great thread. My first one is in November, so I wanted to ask an etiquette question. I am running alone, so is it OK to listen to my iPod? I'm concerned because its such a motivator for me and I'm concerned about going it alone.

ive seen alot of runners in races listening to their music....i ran in a short part of a marathon this summer and when we registered we had to sign the form that included "no headphones allowed"....the race coordinator said that's a legality because they would be running on the road for safety reasons...but that if you show up and wear headphones, and dont draw attention to it, no one will stop you

i'm assuming it's similar in the race that you are in but perhaps check and/or read the forms when you register