Join us for our 21st Annual Event. Enjoy one of the most prestigious venues in Maryland, running the cart path on the scenic rolling hills at Maryland Golf and Country Clubs in Bel Air. Professionally managed by Charm City Run, your 5K trek will take you through the beautiful greens on a course that is described as deceptively challenging. Entry fee includes a performance T-shirt, a runners' bib, chip timing, as well as water, Gatorade, fabulous food, beer, fruit and snacks before and after the race. All participants that complete the race will receive an official race slingpack. There is also a 1 Mile Fun Walk, allowing for athletes of all levels to participate, who also receive all of the above! 

REGISTRATION FEES

$45 ENTRY FEE

For more information about The Big Event click here.

There are no refunds of entry given for this event.

VIRTUAL OPTION

We have created a virtual race option for those who would like to participate but are not local, or do not feel comfortable attending an in-person race at this time. Here's how the virtual race works:

1. Register for the virtual event, and sign up for text or e-mail notifications.
2. Your race swag will be mailed to you at no additional cost. Virtual race swag will be mailed starting on October 10th.
3. You'll receive a text or email (if you opt in) when the virtual race "starts" on October 7th, 2023.
4. Run your race and submit your results either by text message or email (if you've opted in) or by heading to the results page here by October 9th, 2023 at 11:59pm Eastern Time). Results update in real time as people submit their times. Be sure to take a selfie and post on social media.
5. Sit back and enjoy your accomplishment!

Virtual race performances are not eligible for the overall event awards.

PACKET PICK-UP

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO PACKET PICK-UP OFFERED BEFORE RACE DAY. ALL PACKETS AND SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY.

Race Day
On-site starting at 8:00 AM
Maryland Golf and Country Clubs (on the patio)
1335 E MacPhail Rd, Bel Air, MD

COURSE

The course will take place on the cart paths on the scenic rolling hills at Maryland Golf & Country Clubs in Bel Air, MD. 

AMENITIES

$45 Entry Fee includes:
"Performance T-shirt" regular fit (unisex sizing up to 3XL)
Chip Timing for the 5K
Water, Gatorade, Fabulous Food, Beer, Fruit and Snacks (all before and after race)
Slingpack (must finish race to receive)

AWARDS

Medals to top three runners in each age group (female/male)
Age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
Race Hat (must finish race to receive)

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

8:00 AM    Registration, Packet Pick-up Starts on-site
9:00 AM    5K Starts
10:00 AM  5K Awards Ceremony

BENEFICIARY

This family-friendly event benefits The Highlands School, an EF smart school that educates students with learning differences and achievement gaps. Support of this race will allow The Highlands to continue its mission of instilling hope and confidence in students by fostering a positive and nurturing environment.