Emancipation Day 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us in historic Laurel, MD on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 for the Emancipation Day 5K!

📅 Race Details

• Date: 2026-09-05
• Location: 497 8th St., Laurel, MD
• Type: 13th Annual Emancipation Day Diabetes 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk - Run or Walk, Live or Virtual
• Registration Fee: $25.00 per person

🏥 Beneficiary Information

For the benefit of University of Maryland's Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology-Midtown.

• Service Area: The Center serves children and adults with diabetes in Baltimore City, the surrounding counties and the region.
• Patient Care: Annually, the Center sees over 3,000 patients, including those with Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes.
• Quality Care: The Center offers the highest quality of care and service to assist people with diabetes in managing the disease and preventing complications.

🏅 Race Package and Results

• Included: Registration includes custom race bib and race medal.
• Results: Available online immediately after the race, awards presented on-site for overall and age groups.
• Virtual Option: Can't make it on race day? Sign up for our Virtual Option! We will mail your race bib and finisher medal (shipping cost included for Virtual Racers).

🌧️ Event Policies

This event is rain or shine and no refunds will be offered. Our event is professionally timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing. Visit this link for more information.