SMHS Makin' Hay 10K & 5K

Welcome to the Makin' Hay 10K & 5K!

We can't wait to have you claim bragging rights after conquering one of these challenging but scenic courses on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Course Details

• Scenic Routes: The scenic and rolling 10K and 5K courses will take you on a journey through some of the prettiest farmland in Frederick County.
• Beautiful Scenery: Spring will be ushering forth as you run past numerous farms and along beautiful Catoctin Creek.
• Unique Features: You will also cross two historic one-lane wooden deck bridges spanning Catoctin Creek.
• Awards: 5-year age group awards are available!

Packet Pickup

• Location: Early packet pickup will be held at Charm City Run, Frederick.
• Date: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026.
• Time: From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Race Day Registration: Registration must be accomplished via personal smartphone - no cash/check transactions accepted.

Race Day Schedule

• 0700 - 0820: Bib Pickup.
• 0830: 10K Start.
• 0835: 5K Start.
• 1030: Course closes for both events.

Important Race Information

• On-Time Arrival: Race day bib pickup closes at 8:20 sharp for both events.
• Access: Vehicular access to the park will close at that time.
• Strollers: Running strollers are allowed.
• Headphones: Wearing headphones/earbuds is strongly discouraged.

5K Option

• Distance: Our 5K option offers half the distance and half of the elevation change of our 10K.
• Surface: The 5K course is all on paved surfaces.
• Scenic Views: It crosses a wooden deck bridge twice and provides some amazingly sweeping vistas!

Race Shirts

Race shirt is included with registration for those registering before April 1, 2026. Those registering on or after that date are not guaranteed to receive a shirt.

Awards

• Top Finishers: Overall top 3 male and female finishers in each race will receive a custom award (no double-dipping).
• Age Groups: In our 5-year age-groups, the top 3 in each will take home a custom glass acknowledging their achievement.
• Special Award: The John Godinet Memorial Mid-Pack Maven Award will be presented to the 10K participant that finishes smack-dab in the middle of the pack!

Refund Policy

You will be given the opportunity to purchase event insurance during registration from a third-party provider. Makin' Hay registrants will be able to initiate a partial refund via their RunSignup profile up until 30 days prior to the event. After that, no individual refunds or transfers.

Race URL

For more information and registration, visit here.