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Saturday, January 2nd, 2027
1100 Cedar Ln, Bel Air MD
5K · 10K · Half
30–43°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
24–34°F
dry
2025
31–40°F
dry
2024
30–43°F
dry
2023
41–58°F
dry
2022
43–64°F
rain
2021
38–54°F
dry
2020
29–45°F
dry
2019
38–44°F
dry
2018
11–26°F
dry
2017
36–42°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
30°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Race Information
The race starts at 8:00 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
5K, 10K, Course (0.78M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6371928715
The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
Half Marathon Course (1.09M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5792803567
The course is an out-and-back (2.18M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Finisher Medals
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
Best Costume
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.
View Race Information on US Road Running
Course map
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