
From the Organizer
This isn't just a race. It's a movement calling your name.
The Next Level 5K is where runners, walkers, and relentless go-getters come together to push limits, shatter barriers, and prove to themselves that they are capable of far more than they imagined. Whether you're crossing your very first finish line or hunting down a new personal best, this is YOUR race. Your moment. Your breakthrough.
Hosted by Tristar Academy, a community forged on growth, discipline, and the belief that every person deserves to be elevated, The Next Level 5K is engineered to do more than get you moving. It's designed to ignite something inside you that keeps burning long after you cross that finish line. And because community matters, a portion of every registration goes directly toward supporting a local high school track and cross country program, giving the next generation of athletes the chance to chase their own dreams.
When you show up on race day, here's what's waiting for you:
- Finisher medals because every single finisher deserves to be celebrated and remembered.
- TOP 3 Finishers get a $100 Visa Gift Card!
- Event shirts for all registered runners so you can wear your achievement with pride
- Professionally timed race so you can track your progress, own your numbers, and see exactly how far you've come
- Local sponsors & community partners who believe in what you're building and show up to prove it
- Real networking opportunities with driven, like-minded individuals who are just as hungry as you are
- An electric atmosphere that will push you harder than you'd ever push yourself alone
- Participant Check-in Begins at 8AM. Arrive early, soak it in, and feel the energy of a crowd that refuses to settle.
This is more than a 5K. It's a room and a starting line full of people who refuse to accept average. People who wake up and decide to do something about it. You belong in it.
Spots are limited. Every day you wait is a day someone else takes your place. Register NOW and take your next step forward because the only thing standing between you and the next level is this moment.
Join The Next Level 5k Run Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2119859
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
92°
Low
69°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
28%
Wind
5 mph
Host City
Elevation
398 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Next Level 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Running Start 5k Training
7 miles away
MCRRC Run for Roses 5K
7 miles away
Mutengene Alliance 5K Run
7 miles away
MCRRC Eastern County 8K
7 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Next Level 5K
Jun 13, 2026