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When
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Where
Avondale Park, Westminster MD
Distances
5K · 10K
Typical weather
29–42°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
24–33°F
dry
2024
24–35°F
dry
2023
26–43°F
dry
2022
30–39°F
dry
2021
35–44°F
dry
2020
44–57°F
dry
2019
22–36°F
dry
2018
28–41°F
dry
2017
20–44°F
dry
2016
32–47°F
rain
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About this race
Race Information
- Start Time: The race starts at 8:00 AM.
- Packet Pickup: Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
- Registration: All runners must register on RunSignup.
- On-Site Registration: No on-site registration.
5K & 10K Course
- Course Link: View Course
- Course Type: The course is an out and back (1.56M).
- 5K Runners: The 5K does the course two times.
- 10K Runners: The 10K does the course four times.
Course Time Limit
- Time Limit: 2:00 hours.
Finisher Medals
- Medal Link: View Finisher Medals
Shirt and Gear Shop
- Shop Link: Visit Gear Shop
Best Costume
- Costume Link: Best Costume Info
Series Points
- Points Link: View Series Points
Awards
- Awards Link: View Awards
Frequently Asked Questions and Information
- FAQ Link: Visit FAQs
US Road Running
- Website Link: Visit US Road Running
Event Details
- Date: December 12, 2026
- Location: Avondale Park, Westminster, MD
- Race URL: Official Race Page
Course map
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