The Mermaid Run

🎉 SAVE THE DATE!

The 2026 Mermaid Run is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Festival Park in Aberdeen, MD.

🏃‍♀️ Race Details

• 5K Race Start: 8:00 am, followed by the Mermaid Mile start soon after.
• Timing: The 5K Race will be professionally chip-timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing.
• Finishers’ Perks: Participants will receive a marathon-quality 5K finisher's medal and event shirt.
• Course Certification: The course is USATF Certified - Fast and FLAT!

🎶 Event Highlights

• Costumes: Costumes are encouraged!
• Entertainment: We will have music and prizes!
• More Information: Check out www.themermaidrun.com for past race photos, medals, and more!

🌊 Beneficiary Information

Proceeds will benefit the Sea of Hope Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing support and assistance to families who have suffered infancy and pregnancy loss. Our mission is to be a beacon of support, offering solace, education and financial assistance during these difficult times. We recognize the impact of these losses on the entire family, including siblings who may also be grieving and in need of support. In addition to providing assistance to parents, the Sea of Hope Foundation also offers scholarships to bereaved siblings to empower and support them in their educational pursuits.

For more information about the Sea of Hope Foundation please visit www.seaofhopefoundation.org.

☔ Important Notes

• Weather Policy: This event is rain or shine: no refunds will be offered due to inclement weather or other reasons.
• Mailing Items: If you cannot attend the live race and wish to have your items mailed to you, you must request prior to August 31, 2026, and a separate shipping fee will apply.
• Donation Policy: Any items not claimed or requested by August 31 will be considered a donation to the Sea of Hope Foundation.
• Shirt Size Swaps: After 8/21/26, shirt sizes for swaps to Virtual or Mailouts cannot be guaranteed.