Catch-A-Pig 5K & 1K Bacon Stroll

🎉 Event Overview

Welcome to the 12th annual Catch-A-Pig (CAP) 5K – this is a great opportunity to have a unique race experience AND support The Boys & Girls Club of Harford County!

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Date: August 17, 2025
• Location: Ma & Pa Heritage Trail William Street Trailhead, Bel Air, MD
• Format: The race is an out-and-back along the MA & PA Trail. 1K Bacon Stroll walkers are invited to join in the fun!
• Special Feature: THIS IS A CHASE! We’ll have young runners dressed in pink pig shirts (a.k.a. "the piglets").

🏆 Chase Mechanics

• Head Start: The piglets will have a three minutes head start on the adult runners.
• Prizes: Those who pass at least one of the piglets before crossing the finish line get their name into a special drawing for prizes.
• Challenge: Beware of the BIG, BAD WOLVES who will get a late (seven minute) jump on you.
• Important: If they all pass you, you’ll lose the opportunity for the special drawing.

❤️ Support a Cause

All proceeds after costs will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford and Cecil Counties.

👶 Young Participants

• Eligibility: IF YOU ARE UNDER 13 AND WANT TO BE ONE OF OUR PIGLETS: We are accepting runners under the age of 13 to take off first.
• T-Shirt: These young ones get a FREE pig t-shirt.

🐾 Bring Your Dog

Bring your pup! Sign him/her up to join you (sign them up under the dog option). Dogs must be registered (just $10) and on a leash.

📅 Register Now

For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Catch-A-Pig 5K.