Emancipation Day 5K
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- 497 8th St., Laurel, MD
- Distance
- 5K Run or Walk · Fun Walk · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
Join us in historic Laurel, MD on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 for the Emancipation Day 5K!
14th Annual Emancipation Day Diabetes 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk - Run or Walk, Live or Virtual
For the benefit of University of Maryland's Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology-Midtown
The University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology-Midtown serves children and adults with diabetes in Baltimore City, the surrounding counties and the region. We offer the highest quality of care and service to assist people with diabetes in managing the disease and preventing complications. Annually, the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology sees over 3,000 patients, including those with Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes.
5K Run/Walk and the 1 Mile Fun Walk are $25.00 per person. Registration includes custom race bib and race medal.
Results will be available on-line immediately after the race, awards presented on site for overall and age groups
Can't make it on race day? Sign up for our Virtual Option! We will mail your race bib and finisher medal (shipping cost included for Virtual Racers).
This event is rain or shine and no refunds will be offered. Our event is professionally timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing
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
84°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laurel 3 W, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Laurel, MD
Population
29,594
as of 2023
Elevation
164 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 11 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Emancipation Day 5K?
- Emancipation Day 5K is a running race held in Laurel, Maryland on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Emancipation Day 5K?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Laurel, Maryland at 497 8th St., Laurel, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Emancipation Day 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Emancipation Day 5K
Sep 5, 2026