Beat the Heat Maryland Indoor 5k and Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall!

  • Date Sun 9th August 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Hanover, Maryland
  • Price $35.42 - $49.20
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting event that combines fitness and family fun at the Beat the Heat Maryland Indoor 5K and Family Fun Run on Sunday, August 9, 2026! Set in the heart of Hanover, Anne Arundel at the vibrant Arundel Mills Mall, this unique indoor race is the perfect way to escape the summer heat while enjoying a fantastic day out. Participants can choose from a full 5K, which involves multiple loops around the mall, or opt for the family-friendly Fun Run/Walk, designed for kids and new runners. With the added excitement of tax-free shopping and exclusive deals from popular retailers like Nike, Under Armour, and Lindt Chocolate, there's something for everyone!

The event kicks off early, with check-in for elite runners starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:40 AM and the Fun Run/Walk at 9:45 AM. All participants will receive a finisher's medal and a T-shirt, with additional swag bags filled with goodies from local retailers. After crossing the finish line, stick around for engaging post-race activities, including fitness demos and recovery stretches! Remember, this race is hard capped, so secure your spot early to avoid

Organiser's Description

With August temperatures and humidity soaring, we are offering a great way to get a 5K run in! This indoor 5K takes place entirely inside the mall!

Perfectly timed with both Maryland tax-free week and back-to-school shopping, not only can you hit the halls of Arundel Mills, you can stop in for great specials at all of their retailer before or after your run!

Last race we had great specials from Hey Dude, Under Armour, Nike, Lindt Chocolate, Auntie Anne's, Medieval Times, Nandos, Merritt Athletics, and more! Stay tuned to hear who will be participating this summer.

Choose between completing multiple loops for the full 5K or opting for our familyfriendly fun run or walk, featuring a shorter distance perfect for kids and new runners. This race takes place before the mall opens! It won't be a great course for setting a personal best, but we can promise it will be a fun and unique one!

All racers will receive a medal.

**This race is hard capped. If you can still sign up, there is space! Once we hit our cap, we will have to welcome you next year! Strollers are only allowed during the Fun Run/Walk**

Sunday Morning Check-In Time:

ELITE RUNNERS: 8:00 AM

5K: 8:40 AM

FUN RUN/WALK: 9:45 AM

POST-RACE ACTIVITIES!
After you cross the finish line, stick around for postrace activities, including fitness demos, recovery stretches, training tips, and workout ideas for all ages.

PACKET PICK-UP

Bib, swag, and shirts will be handed out before the race! If you have not received it, please arrive by 7:30 AM for Elite Runners, 8:00 AM for the 5K, and 9:15 for the Fun Run/Walk.

Reminder- this is a cupless race! Waters will not be handed out. We have dozens of water fountains on site and want to ensure the floors stay as dry as possible. Please bring a container with a lid for your water.

SWAG AND GIVEAWAYS
All participants receive both a finisher's medal and a shirt! Check in for the swag bag our retailers and partners provide, including giveaways, raffles, promos, and discounts at Arundel Mills stores! Shirts are not guaranteed for runners who sign up after 8/1.

HYDRATION STATION

In order to keep the floors as dry as possible, there will only be a water station at the start/finish line that racers will pass as they go around the mall. While water/drinks are allowed on the course, there will be no water cups while on the course except for water at the food court. The mall has several restrooms available throughout the course that have water fountains. Running with a cup without a lid is not permitted, but running with water or other fluids is permitted as long as it closes (water bottle, camelbak, sports bottle, etc.)

WHAT TO BRING

Your own water, bags, and gear are fine to bring! We will have waves starting/finishing in the food court that will provide plenty of tables and chairs to store your items. We cannot allow pets, selfie sticks, glass, or weapons. Note that neither Arundel Mills nor Peake Events is responsible for lost belongings.

Parking and Entrance Recommendation
The closest parking would be the Maryland Live Casino parking garage (free), and use the Food Court Entrance. Nando Peri Peri is located next to that Food Court entrance for reference.

Distance Disclaimer

Please note: Course distance and start times may adjust slightly based on registration numbers and logistics. Waved starts will help ensure plenty of space for running through the mall corridors. The 5k course will be four laps around the mall and is ~1/10th of a kilometer longer than an exact 5K.

STROLLERS AND CHILDREN NOTE

The 5K race will have runners completing four laps around the mall, making for tight spots, especially in two sections that require a small ramp to go up/down. Runners can also opt to run up and down the three stairs as they see fit. Strollers will only be allowed during the Fun Run/walk and must start at the back. Any child participating in the 5K should be able to maintain a jogging pace and stick to the right-hand side of the course. We love kids, but know they like to take off and run around without always looking around their surroundings. Please ensure your child is both old enough for the 5k and can follow proper race etiquette. We invite everyone to join the Fun Run/Walk!

Sponsorships are available - Please contact Jeremiah@peakesocial.com

Races

  • Indoor 5K Run

    Incl. $4.02 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 9th August 2026 (8:40AM EDT)

    $46.02

  • Family Fun Run/Walk Option

    Incl. $3.42 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 9th August 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    $35.42

    Please note that the actual distance will be approximately 1.1 miles with one full lap and one mini-lap. Sign-ups after 2/16 are not guaranteed a shirt.
  • Elite Runners: Indoor 5K Course Sub 7:30 Minute Pace or Less

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt (Size Is Unisex)

    Sun 9th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $49.20

    Elite Runners- you will have an open course between 8:05 and 8:30. We will be lining up runners on the course for the main event starting shortly after 8:32. If you cannot finish under 20 minutes, this event may not be the correct course for you. This is still a fun and social run. Please note that four laps around the mall will be approximately 5.1k or 3.2 miles. Runners who register after 2/16 are not guaranteed a shirt.

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7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, 21076, MD, United States

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