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Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K

Date
October 3, 2026
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From the Organizer

This is a 5K timed run event being held at Kings Landing Park. 

The course is a fast, mostly flat with some wooded trail. 
In addition, there will be a kids fun run Kiddy-K for children 10 and under. 
Awards for the overall top male and female will be provided as well as awards for the top male and female runners in each age bracket. 
There will be games, visit from the fire department, door prices, raffle items, 50/50 raffle.

Registration and check-in starts at 7:30am, the race starts at 8am.

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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

70°

Typical Low

51°

Chance of Rain

28%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Mechanicsville 5 Ne, 11 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:05 AMSunset 6:48 PMDaylight 11h 43m

Host City

About Huntingtown, MD

Elevation

118 ft

Nearest Airport

DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 29 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race
Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K
Date
October 3, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K?
Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K is a running race held in Huntingtown, Maryland on October 3, 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 Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K?
Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Huntingtown, Maryland at 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

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