The Highlands School 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk
The Highlands School 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Bel Air, MD, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 11, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Location
- 424 Williams St., Bel Air, MD
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Race Day Registration is available! In person only!
Join Us for The Highlands School 5K & 1-Mile Fun Walk!
Held on the scenic and historic Ma & Pa Trail in the heart of Bel Air, MD.
Whether you’re running for time or walking for fun, every step helps change a child’s life. 100% of net proceeds go directly to offset tuition for families who need financial assistance—making it possible for more students to thrive in our small-group classrooms with individually tailored instruction that prepares them to return to mainstream school environments.
PRIZE MONEY? You betcha!
🏃 5K Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female: 1st – $100 | 2nd – $50 | 3rd – $25
Top 2 Masters (40+) Male & Female: 1st – $75 | 2nd – $50
Youth (13 & under): Top 3 Male & Female receive trophies
SWAG? Absolutely.
All participants receive:
✔️ A long-sleeve 1/4-zip technical race shirt
✔️ Chip timing and race bib
✔️ Custom finisher’s medal (for both 5K & 1-Mile Walk)
✔️ Bonus Perks:
21 & over: Same-day beer ticket at Independent Brewing Company (right by the finish line!)
Under 21: Same-day ticket for ice cream or a pop at the brewery
Come for the cause. Stay for the community.
Let’s run (or walk!) to make a difference.
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
69°
Typical Low
48°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aberdeen Phillips Fld, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bel Air, MD
Population
10,616
as of 2023
City Elevation
323 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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44
Days to train
- Race
- The Highlands School 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 424 Williams St., Bel Air, MD
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The Highlands School 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk
Oct 11, 2026