Thanksgiving 5K, Prediction 5K, & Fun Walk-2026
Typically 43–54°F · low rain risk
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2025
46–56°F
dry
2024
43–53°F
dry
2023
45–58°F
rain
2022
30–48°F
dry
2021
43–56°F
dry
2020
49–65°F
dry
2019
42–51°F
dry
2018
39–50°F
dry
2017
44–59°F
dry
2016
36–44°F
dry
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About this race
100% of race proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics, St. Mary's County.
The event starts at 9am, please arrive no later than 8:30am. Race day registration starts at 7:45am.
A timed 5K Running/Walking Race, a Prediction 5K Running/Walking race, and a Fun Walk on a flat road course through St. Mary’s City. Race t-shirts to the first 100 paid participants. This number may be increased depending on the number of early pre-registered participants. Participants of the Prediction 5K will be required to predict their finishing time race morning and will not be allowed to wear a watch. Walkers participating in the 5K or Prediction 5K race will be scored along with the runners (which makes you eligible for awards!). Strollers & babies welcomed! Well behaved dogs allowed on leashes!
Event details and schedule
5K Run/Walk Awards - Fastest male and female. Top 3 males and females in the following age categories: 9-under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-over.
Prediction 5K Run/Walk Awards – Overall male and female that finish closest to their predicted time. Top 3 participants that finish closest to their predicted time.
TONS OF DOOR PRIZES!!! (historically every race participant has also won a door prize)
Entry fee will increase by $5 on race morning.
FOOD DRIVE! Please bring a non-perishable item or 2 to support our local food banks!!!
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