Jack Roberts Memorial 5K
- Date
- August 9, 2026
- Distance
- 7th Annual Jack Roberts Memorial 5K
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.
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
86°
Typical Low
67°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hagerstown 1 E, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hagerstown, MD
Population
80,617
as of 2023
Elevation
511 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 5 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 49 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
- Jack Roberts Memorial 5K
- Date
- August 9, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Jack Roberts Memorial 5K?
- Jack Roberts Memorial 5K is a running race held in Hagerstown, Maryland on August 9, 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 Jack Roberts Memorial 5K?
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Hagerstown, Maryland at 21427 Leiter Street, Hagerstown, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Jack Roberts Memorial 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Jack Roberts Memorial 5K
Aug 9, 2026