Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5k
Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5k is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Knoxville, MD, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- September 7, 2026 (46 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us Monday, September 7, 2026, in Knoxville, MD, for the 3rd Annual Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5K!
Check in and race day registration starts 7:00 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8:00 a.m. 5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m. Please read below for all the details!
This is a NON-Profit event. Race fees and sponsorship proceeds go to the Brunswick High School Track and Field Program to help replace damaged and old equipment like hurdles, starting blocks, jumping mats, throwing cages, and so on. Your support is greatly appreciated! All members involved in the event are volunteers and all funds raised go to race expenses and then to aforementioned groups. That's right! Keep your entry receipt and lower that tax bill!!!
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email race director Kevin Ropp @ Klropp@gmail.com
LOCATION
Othello Park
1901A Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
https://www.recreater.com/705/Othello-Regional-Park
REGISTRATION
1K FUN RUN:
The cost of the 1K Fun Run is $10. All 1K Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal. The Fun Run takes place on pavement, except for the finish, and is intended for children aged 13 and under. This event will start at 8 a.m.
5K RACE:
5K Race costs $30.00 through 11:59 p.m. EDT July 31, 2026. At Midnight on August 1 the price increases to $40. All participants registered by this date are guaranteed a finisher medal. Participants who register after are not guaranteed finisher medal but we'll do our best! Custom shirts are $10/each and also have a cutoff date of August 1st!
5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m.
5K COURSE:
The Othello Park 5K is a hybrid road/cross country run that takes advantage of the paved paths and grassy equestrian trails at Frederick County Maryland's Othello Regional Park. The rolling course through this scenic park just outside of Brunswick is sure to appeal to road runners and trail runners alike.
5K Race Map Click Here
ARRIVAL
On-site registration the day of the event will begin at 7 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K run at 8:30 a.m.
5K awards will be presented following the race near the finish line.
5K RACE AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to first place for boys and girls 18 & under and men and women 19 & over.
RACE CONTACT INFO
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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
81°
Typical Low
57°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sharpsburg 5 S, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Knoxville, MD
City Elevation
505 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 25 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5k
- Date
- September 7, 2026
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Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5k
Sep 7, 2026