Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park
Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Elkton, MD, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (20 days to go)
- Location
- 630 Tawes Drive, Elkton, MD
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Register for the 6th Annual Fair Hill Fox Trot 5K & 1-Mile Bark in the Park, sponsored by W.L. Gore & Associates!
Join runners, walkers, families, and dog lovers for one of the premier fall running events in Maryland. The Fair Hill Fox Trot 5K and 1-Mile Bark in the Park takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the beautiful Fair Hill Nature Center in Elkton, Maryland. Whether you're looking for a scenic 5K race, a fun walk with your dog, or a way to support environmental education, this event offers something for everyone.,
Register by Friday, September 11, 2026, to guarantee your official race t-shirt!
Event Details
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Registration and Check-In Opens: 7:00 AM
Race Start Time: 9:00 AM
5K Registration: $40
1-Mile Bark in the Park Registration: $25
Location: Fair Hill Nature Center, 630 Tawes Drive, Elkton MD 21921
Parking is available in the Upper Covered Bridge Lot directly across from the Nature Center.
- All participants receive an official event t-shirt, race bib, swag bag, and a complimentary seedling tree provided by Bartlett Tree Experts.
- Register by September 11 to guarantee your race t-shirt.
- Age group winners will receive prizes provided by W.L. Gore & Associates and a custom Fair Hill Nature Center medal.
Located in the scenic hills of Northeastern Maryland, the Fair Hill Nature Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, providing immersive, hands-on environmental education opportunities for students in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
Our environmental educators serve approximately 7,500 elementary students during the school year for grade level specific field trips exploring topics such as water quality (5th grade), soil science (4th grade), ecosystems (3rd grade), insects (2nd grade) and hibernation (Kindergarten). 58% of our students are economically disadvantaged and 17% are disabled. Your race registration helps us to continue serving these students!
Thank you for supporting our mission of inspiring stewardship and community through outdoor environmental education.
Register today and join us for a fun-filled morning of running, walking, community, and environmental stewardship in the scenic hills of Fair Hill, Maryland.
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
76°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Ag Farm, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elkton, MD
Population
15,867
as of 2023
City Elevation
41 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 36 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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Days to train
- Race
- Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 630 Tawes Drive, Elkton, MD
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Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park
Sep 26, 2026