
Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run and Walk is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Aberdeen, MD, with entry fees from $23 to $28.
From the Organizer
Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run and Walk! Proceeds to benefit the Aberdeen Heritage Trust.
Kick off a full day of community celebration with an 8:00 AM start at Festival Park. The course will wind through Aberdeen’s historic neighborhoods before finishing back at the park.
Registration includes a race shirt, finisher medal, and custom race bib.
After you cross the finish line, the celebration continues! Festival Park will host “Rails, Cans and Community” Family Fun Day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, featuring activities, entertainment, food, and more for all ages.
We encourage all runners, walkers, and spectators to stay and enjoy the day. For full event details and a schedule of activities, please visit: discoveraberdeen.org
Come run, walk, and celebrate with us!
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/5
High
81°
Low
61°
Conditions
Partly sunny
Chance of Rain
2%
Wind
6 mph
Host City
Population
16,831
as of 2023
City Elevation
92 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run and Walk
Sep 5, 2026