
Jack Roberts Memorial 5K is a running race on August 9, 2026 in Hagerstown, MD, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
This is a 5K Run/Walk in Leitersburg, Maryland, in conjunction with the Leitersburg Ruritan Peach Festival. It starts and ends at the Leitersburg Ruritan Park. All proceeds after expenses go to the Jack Roberts Field of Interest Fund at the Community Foundation of Washington County, Md (this fund is to support initiatives regarding adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention) and the Leitersburg Ruritan Scholarship Fund. Packet Pickup may occur Saturday August 8 9-5 at the Peach Festival Hospitality Tent (adjacent to the main pavilion at the Ruritan Park) or starting at 6:30 am on Race Day, in the Community Center Gymnasium. Online registration closes 8/7/2026 at 9:00 pm. Participants may still register in person Saturday August 8th 9-5 or starting at 630 am on race day. Race day registration will be completed in the Gymnasium.
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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
85°
Typical Low
62°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Smithsburg 2nw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
80,617
as of 2023
City Elevation
329 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 26 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 33 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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Jack Roberts Memorial 5K
Aug 9, 2026