Catch-A-Pig 5K & 1K Bacon Stroll
Catch-A-Pig 5K & 1K Bacon Stroll is a running race on August 16, 2026 in Bel Air, MD, with entry fees from $10 to $800.
- Date
- August 16, 2026 (24 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$800
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 14th annual Catch-A-Pig (CAP) 5K – this is a great opportunity to have a unique race experience AND support The Boys & Girls Club of Harford County!
The race is an out-and-back along the MA & PA Trail. 1K Bacon Stroll walkers are invited to join in the fun!
The kicker: THIS IS A CHASE! We’ll have young runners dressed in pink pig shirts (a.k.a. "the piglets"). They will have a three minutes head start on the adult runners. Those who pass at least one of the piglets before crossing the finish line get their name into a special drawing for prizes. BUT LOOK OUT! There are also a few BIG, BAD WOLVES who will get a late (seven minute) jump on you. If they all pass you, you'll lose the opportunity for the special drawing
All proceeds after costs will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford and Cecil Counties.
IF YOU ARE UNDER 13 AND WANT TO BE ONE OF OUR PIGLETS: We are accepting runners under the age of 13 to take off first. These young ones get a FREE pig t-shirt.
Bring your pup! Sign him/her up to join you (sign them up under the dog option). Dogs must be registered (just $10) and on a leash.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
85°
Typical Low
66°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aberdeen Phillips Fld, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bel Air, MD
Population
10,616
as of 2023
City Elevation
323 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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24
Days to train
- Race
- Catch-A-Pig 5K & 1K Bacon Stroll
- Date
- August 16, 2026
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Catch-A-Pig 5K & 1K Bacon Stroll
Aug 16, 2026