
Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run and Walk is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Aberdeen, MD, with entry fees from $24 to $29.
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.
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!
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aberdeen Phillips Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
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.
Race Location
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Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run and Walk
Sep 5, 2026