
Coastal Walk & 5K Run is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Berlin, MD.
From the Organizer
October 17, 2026 | Assateague State Park | Registration – 8am | Race Start – 9am
Beachwood, Inc. Custom Builders presents the Assateague Coastal Walk (sponsored by Assateague State Park & MD Park Services) benefiting Coastal Hospice. Participants can choose to compete (or not) in a 2 mile walk or 5K timed run at this year’s event on Saturday, October 17th at Assateague State Park (campground – day use – 6915 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD). Arrive at 8 am for registration/check-in, refreshments, and music with a 9 am Start.
Registration includes a dri-fit, t-shirt, and medals will be awarded to the placing participants in each of the categories following the race. Registration for this event is $35 per participant with sponsorship opportunities available.
To learn more about sponsorship or if you'd just like to donate go HERE
The 5K will start on the paths but will enter onto the beach (heading north) – beautiful sandy beach run to start your day!
The walk will stay on the paved trail leading back to the Assateague State Park Campgrounds.
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
67°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ocean City Muni Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
25 ft
Nearest Airport
OCE
Ocean City Municipal Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 98 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Coastal Walk & 5K Run
Oct 17, 2026