From the Organizer
This is part of the Harford County Running Club's Dog Days of Summer Series.*
This is a 4.5 mile (5 loop) course at Poplar Grove Park. This is a paved trail loop course. This course is stroller friendly.
Parking: Poplar Grove Park 3519 Conowingo Rd Street, MD
Run Host: Phil Anderson
For more information on the Dog Days of Summer Series, head to https://runharford.com/2026/05/dog-days-of-summer-2026/
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Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Conowingo Dam, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
438 ft
Nearest Airport
LNS
Lancaster Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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