Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 1 Mile Bark in the Park
From the Organizer
Join us for the 6th Annual Fair Hill Fox Trot 5k & 1 Mile Bark in the Park
Fox Trot 5K and 1 Mile Bark in the Park @ The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Race day - Registration and check in opens at 7:00am
Race start time: 9:00am
$40 for 5K Runners
$25 for 1M Bark in the Park Walkers
Location: Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area: Sawmill area of the Five Star course.
Parking located in the Sawmill Preferred Parking Lot.
- With purchase of your race or walk bib, you receive a t-shirt, swag bag including a seedling tree from Bartlett Tree Experts, one complimentary Sunday General Admission ticket to the MD Five Star at Fair Hill AND a 20% off friends and family code to purchase additional tickets.
- Age bracket winners will receive prizes provided by W. L. Gore.
Located in the scenic hills of Northeastern Maryland, the Fair Hill Nature Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, providing immersive, hands-on environmental education opportunities for students in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
Our environmental educators serve approximately 7,500 elementary students during the school year for grade level specific field trips exploring topics such as water quality (5th grade), soil science (4th grade), ecosystems (3rd grade), insects (2nd grade) and hibernation (Kindergarten). 58% of our students are economically disadvantaged and 17% are disabled. Your race registration helps us to continue serving these students!
Thank you for supporting our mission of inspiring stewardship and community through outdoor environmental education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park?
- Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park is a running event held in Elkton, MD. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Elkton, MD at Fair Hill Nature Center, Elkton, MD. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park
Sep 26, 2026