Tom McHugh Run for the Arts 5K Run/Walk
Tom McHugh Run for the Arts 5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Rock Hall, MD, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join the Tom McHugh Run for the Arts 5k
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Rain or Shine. FREE Kiddie K Run (10 & under) starts at 8:45 a.m.
Where: Waterman’s Crab House & Dock Bar, 21055 East Sharp Street, Rock Hall, MD 21661.
Registration: $30 until Oct 3rd; $35 after and on event day. Registration starts 8:00 a.m. Questions? Contact Info@TCREventManagement.com
Silent Hero: Can't attend but would like to show your support? Register as a silent hero. We appreciate your support!
Awards: Awards to overall male/female and master winners, top 3 male/female runners in 10-year age groups awards and top 3 male/female walk finishers. Ribbons to all Kiddie K finishers. The awards ceremony will be held immediately after last participant finishes.
SWAG: Quality "Tom McHugh Run for the Arts 5K" tech shirts for all of our registered participants.
Celebrate: FallFest is an annual celebration of family, community, and oysters. Live music, entertainment, vendors, artisans, and food will be offered. Rock Hall is a charming waterfront town on the Chesapeake Bay. More information can be found at www.rockhallfallfest.org or www.RockHallMD.com
Our Mission: The Tom McHugh Arts Scholarship has been created to support a student whose character aligns with the spirit of Tom McHugh, a creative artist, an inspirational storyteller, and a community enthusiast. * Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Tom McHugh Arts Scholarship Award to be presented to a KCHS graduating senior pursuing studies in an Arts curriculum. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the Rock Hall Elementary School Arts Program.
The website for the Scholarship Site is https://tommchughscholarship.com/
We will continue our Virtual Option!! Run anywhere you like on October 10th to celebrate with us! If you would like a shirt, please note that you will need to make arrangements with the Race Director to pick it up. Shirts will NOT be mailed.
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
50°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chestertown, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rock Hall, MD
Population
1,286
as of 2023
City Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 24 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- Tom McHugh Run for the Arts 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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Tom McHugh Run for the Arts 5K Run/Walk
Oct 10, 2026