New Market STRONG Run/Walk and Festival
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 40 South Alley, New Market, MD
- Distance
- New Market STRONG Fighter Run/Walk and Festival
From the Organizer
🩷Join Us for the 2025 New Market STRONG 5K Fighter Run/Walk & Festival!
Sign up today for the annual New Market STRONG 5K Fighter Run/Walk and Festival, a heartfelt community event honoring the life and legacy of Karen Durbin, beloved New Market Town Clerk for over 14 years. Karen's courageous battle with breast cancer ended in November 2020, and each year, we gather to celebrate her strength, spirit, and service.
Together, we raise funds and awareness to fight breast cancer, with proceeds benefiting the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund, a local nonprofit that directly supports the Frederick Health Hospital Cancer Center.
🏃♀️ Walk. Run. Fight.
Join us on Sunday, October 26th as we lace up and hit the 3.1-mile course winding through the historic streets of New Market and its charming surrounding neighborhoods. This event is officially timed by Racine MultiSports, so whether you're in it to win it or just here for fun, there's a place for you at the starting line.
- All ages and fitness levels welcome
- Family- and dog-friendly! (Just keep pups on a leash 🐶)
- Race start: 9:00 AM sharp
- Check-in & same-day registration begins at 8:00 AM
👟 Rally Your Team!
Form a team in honor or support of someone impacted by breast cancer. Add a fun theme, dress up, and bring the energy—because in addition to individual prizes, we’ll be awarding:
- Most Team Members
- Most Funds Raised
- Most Spirit on Race Day!
- Let’s show up big—and show out loud—for the fight against breast cancer.
🎉 NEW This Year! Festival Fun for Everyone
After the run, stick around for the New Market Strong Festival from 10 AM to 1 PM featuring:
- 🎶 Live music
- 🛍️ Local vendors
- 🍔 Food & beverage trucks
- 👧 Family fun and more!
Free parking is available on Main Street, at the Community Park, and behind 39 W. Main.
🎽 Registration Details
- $25 through August 31st
- $30 from September 1st–October 25th
- $35 on Race Day
- Optional Race Shirt: $5
Guaranteed 2025 edition if you sign up by October 1st.
💯 100% Local Impact
This is a volunteer-run, non-profit event, and 100% of all funds raised, including donated goods and services, go directly to the cause. Thanks to your generosity, our 2024 race raised $8,118.00 for the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund—and we aim to make an even greater impact this year.
💪 Be New Market STRONG
Run. Walk. Give. Celebrate. However you show up, show up STRONG—for Karen, for your loved ones, and for the fight.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the New Market STRONG Run/Walk and Festival?
- New Market STRONG Run/Walk and Festival is a running event held in New Market, MD. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the New Market STRONG Run/Walk and Festival?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in New Market, MD at 40 South Alley, New Market, MD. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the New Market STRONG Run/Walk and Festival?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
New Market STRONG Run/Walk and Festival
Oct 11, 2026