Chesapeake Patriot 5K Run and 1K Walk 2025

  • Date Sat 8th November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Middle River, Maryland
  • Price $30.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

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Event summary

Join us for an exhilarating day at the Chesapeake Patriot 5K Run and 1K Walk on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the stunning Gunpowder Falls State Park in Middle River, Baltimore. This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to enjoy a beautiful morning overlooking the picturesque Chesapeake Bay. Whether you choose to run the scenic 5K or take a leisurely stroll in the 1K walk, you’ll be part of a festive atmosphere filled with camaraderie and community spirit.

Registration opens at 8 AM, with opening ceremonies beginning at 9 AM before the race kicks off at 9:15 AM. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to honor Veterans Day, while prizes will be awarded after the race, celebrating both speed and participation. With state-of-the-art timing technology, runners can expect accurate results that will be available on-site and online. Don't miss the chance to support environmental initiatives and scholarships for local graduates, all while enjoying a fun-filled day with friends, family, and fellow community members. Be part of this fantastic event that showcases the best of Baltimore's spirit!

Organiser's Description

ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL MORNING AT GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK - HAMMERMAN AREA, OVERLOOKING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY, FOR A 5K RUN OR 1K WALK. REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR BRING A TEAM OF FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND CO-WORKERS TO RUN, WALK, OR STROLL, AND SPREAD THE GOOD CHEER OVERLOOKING THE PICTURESQUE CHESAPEAKE BAY. THIS YEAR, WE WELCOME THE MIGHTY MILERS GROUP, FOOT'S FORECAST GROUP, THE TEACHER TRIBE GROUP, AND THE SHAMROCK'S GROUP. WE RECOMMEND WEARING RED, WHITE, AND BLUE TO COMMEMORATE VETERANS DAY.

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REGISTRATION 8 AM TO 8:55 AM, FOLLOW SIGNS TO THE PARKING AREA AND "START" LINE. OPENING CEREMONIES FROM 9 TO 9:15 AM. RUN AND WALK BEGINS AT 9:15 AM. PRIZES AWARDED FOLLOWING THE RUN AND WALK. WE WILL HAVE A PROFESSIONAL TIMER USING STATE-OF-THE-ART, HIGH PERFORMANCE RFID RACE TIMING TECHNOLOGY FOR ACCURACY. YOUR RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT AND PUBLISHED ONLINE ALONG WITH THE ABILITY TO PRINT A CERTIFICATE AND VIEW A FINISH LINE VIDEO LINK. GUNPOWDER STATE PARK - HAMMERMAN AREA IS LOCATED AT 7200 GRACES QUARTERS ROAD, MIDDLE RIVER, MD 21220, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF EASTERN AVENUE AND EBENEZER ROAD. VISIT OUR FACEBOOK GROUP "CHESAPEAKE PATRIOT 5K RUN AND 1K WALK" FOR MAPS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEND AN EMAIL TO [email protected] OR CALL / TEXT 410-824-4400

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THE COURSE IS PAVED AND FLAT EXCEPT FOR A SMALL DOWNGRADE AT THE START AND SMALL UPGRADE NEAR THE END. EVENT OCCURS RAIN OR SHINE. FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK GROUP "CHESAPEAKE PATRIOT 5K RUN AND 1K WALK" FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.

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PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR OUR ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND OUR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DESERVING GRADUATES. WE SUPPORT AVERAGE ACHIEVING GRADUATES AS WELL AS ATHLETES AND HIGH ACHIEVERS FOR COLLEGE TUITION OR TRADE SCHOOL TUITION. EACH RUNNER AND WALKER WILL BE ABLE TO NOMINATE THEIR FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. TOP VOTES FROM OUR EVENTS WILL DETERMINE THE HIGH SCHOOLS WHO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP.

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SPONSORS: CHESAPEAKE BAY ASSOCIATION, INC., CHESAPEAKE ROAD RUNNERS, INC., CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE, INC., THE JOHNNY LAING SHOW, PAPAS PALS CHARACTERS, THE SARAH HAMILTON FOUNDATION, SOUTHEAST BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL, INC., GREATER NORTH POINT ASSOCIATION, INC., BACK RIVER CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, INC., GREATER BALTIMORE COUNTY ASSOCIATION, INC., AND GREATER GUNPOWDER ASSOCIATION.

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AWARDS TO WINNING RUNNERS AND BY AGE GROUPS AND WINNING WALKERS . COMMEMORATIVE SHIRT FOR EACH RUNNER AND WALKER (GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 300 PARTICIPANTS BUT WITH SUFFICIENT TIME WE'LL TRY TO HAVE THEM FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS)

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CHESAPEAKE BAY ASSOCIATION, INC. WAS AWARDED BEST OF BALTIMORE NON-PROFIT / CHARITY ASSOCIATION IN 2023, 2024, AND 2025 AND WINNER OF THE DUNDALK EAGLE'S READER APPROVED POLL. OUR SPRING 5K, THE CHESAPEAKE SHAMROCK 5K WAS WINNER OF THE AVENUE NEWS READER APPROVED POLL. AWARDED HONORABLE MENTION IN THE BEST OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY READERS' CHOICE POLL. WINNER FOR 2025 BEST OF HARFORD COUNTY.

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CERTIFIED NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION BY GUIDESTAR, CHARITY GIVING, AND DONATIONXCHANGE

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PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF THE EVENT WILL BE POSTED ONLINE.

NO REFUNDS

COPYRIGHT 2025 AND MANAGED BY CHESAPEAKE BAY SPECIAL EVENTS, INC.

Races

  • 5k Runners

    Incl. Commemorative T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $30.00

    RUNNERS ONLY - Timed using chips and results posted
  • 1k Walkers

    Incl. Commemorative T-Shirt

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $30.00

    For Walkers and Striders - Timed using chips and results posted. Walkers can walk the 1K course or a longer course. It's each walker's choice.

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Location

Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area, 7200 Graces Quarters Road, Middle River, 21220, MD, United States

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