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Sunday, August 16th, 2026
Ma & Pa Heritage Trail William Street Trailhead, Bel Air MD
5K
68–83°F · rain likely
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2025
72–86°F
dry
2024
62–85°F
dry
2023
68–86°F
dry
2022
62–81°F
dry
2021
72–75°F
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2020
66–74°F
rain
2019
70–83°F
dry
2018
70–85°F
dry
2017
68–85°F
dry
2016
74–87°F
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About this race
Event Overview
Welcome to the 14th 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: 2026-08-16
- Location: Ma & Pa Heritage Trail William Street Trailhead, Bel Air, MD
- Race Type: 5K Run and 1K Bacon Stroll for walkers
- Challenge: It's a chase with young runners in pig shirts as 'piglets'!
Special Features
- Head Start: Piglets have a three-minute head start on adult runners.
- Prize Drawing: Pass at least one piglet to enter a drawing for prizes.
- Big Bad Wolves: Some wolves will have a seven-minute lead.
- Fundraiser: Proceeds support the Boys &: Girls Clubs of Harford and Cecil Counties.
Participation Information
- Under 13: Runners under 13 can be piglets and receive a FREE pig t-shirt.
- Bring Your Dog: Dogs can join the fun for just $10 and must be leashed.
- Registration: Dogs must be signed up under the dog option.
More Information
For further details and registration, visit: Catch-A-Pig 5K.
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