Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Elkton, Maryland
- Price $28.45 - $44.32
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 6th Annual Fox Trot 5K & 1 Mile Bark in the Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the beautiful Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Elkton, Cecil, Maryland. Runners can participate in the thrilling 5K race, while dog lovers can enjoy a leisurely 1-Mile Bark in the Park walk, making it a perfect outing for families and their furry friends.
Race day kicks off with registration and check-in starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the race beginning at 9:00 AM. For just $40, 5K participants will receive a race bib, a stylish T-shirt, a swag bag that includes a seedling tree from Bartlett Tree Experts, and a complimentary general admission ticket to the Maryland Five Star at Fair Hill. Meanwhile, 1-Mile Bark in the Park walkers can join the fun for just $25! With stunning views and a vibrant atmosphere, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports essential environmental education programs for students in the region. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run, walk, and give back to the community!
Race day kicks off with registration and check-in starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the race beginning at 9:00 AM. For just $40, 5K participants will receive a race bib, a stylish T-shirt, a swag bag that includes a seedling tree from Bartlett Tree Experts, and a complimentary general admission ticket to the Maryland Five Star at Fair Hill. Meanwhile, 1-Mile Bark in the Park walkers can join the fun for just $25! With stunning views and a vibrant atmosphere, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports essential environmental education programs for students in the region. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run, walk, and give back to the community!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL FAIR HILL FOX TROT 5K & 1 MILE BARK IN THE PARK
FOX TROT 5K AND 1 MILE BARK IN THE PARK @ THE MARYLAND 5 STAR AT FAIR HILL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
RACE DAY - REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN OPENS AT 7:00AM
RACE START TIME: 9:00AM
$40 FOR 5K RUNNERS
$25 FOR 1M BARK IN THE PARK WALKERS
LOCATION: FAIR HILL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA: SAWMILL AREA OF THE FIVE STAR COURSE.
PARKING LOCATED IN THE SAWMILL PREFERRED PARKING LOT.
* WITH PURCHASE OF YOUR RACE OR WALK BIB, YOU RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, SWAG BAG INCLUDING A SEEDLING TREE FROM BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS, ONE COMPLIMENTARY SUNDAY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET TO THE MD FIVE STAR AT FAIR HILL AND A 20% OFF FRIENDS AND FAMILY CODE TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TICKETS.
* AGE BRACKET WINNERS WILL RECEIVE PRIZES PROVIDED BY W. L. GORE.
LOCATED IN THE SCENIC HILLS OF NORTHEASTERN MARYLAND, THE FAIR HILL NATURE CENTER IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT, PROVIDING IMMERSIVE, HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN MARYLAND, DELAWARE, AND PENNSYLVANIA.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS SERVE APPROXIMATELY 7,500 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR GRADE LEVEL SPECIFIC FIELD TRIPS EXPLORING TOPICS SUCH AS WATER QUALITY (5TH GRADE), SOIL SCIENCE (4TH GRADE), ECOSYSTEMS (3RD GRADE), INSECTS (2ND GRADE) AND HIBERNATION (KINDERGARTEN). 58% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND 17% ARE DISABLED. YOUR RACE REGISTRATION HELPS US TO CONTINUE SERVING THESE STUDENTS!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR MISSION OF INSPIRING STEWARDSHIP AND COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.
FOX TROT 5K AND 1 MILE BARK IN THE PARK @ THE MARYLAND 5 STAR AT FAIR HILL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
RACE DAY - REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN OPENS AT 7:00AM
RACE START TIME: 9:00AM
$40 FOR 5K RUNNERS
$25 FOR 1M BARK IN THE PARK WALKERS
LOCATION: FAIR HILL NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA: SAWMILL AREA OF THE FIVE STAR COURSE.
PARKING LOCATED IN THE SAWMILL PREFERRED PARKING LOT.
* WITH PURCHASE OF YOUR RACE OR WALK BIB, YOU RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, SWAG BAG INCLUDING A SEEDLING TREE FROM BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS, ONE COMPLIMENTARY SUNDAY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET TO THE MD FIVE STAR AT FAIR HILL AND A 20% OFF FRIENDS AND FAMILY CODE TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TICKETS.
* AGE BRACKET WINNERS WILL RECEIVE PRIZES PROVIDED BY W. L. GORE.
LOCATED IN THE SCENIC HILLS OF NORTHEASTERN MARYLAND, THE FAIR HILL NATURE CENTER IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT, PROVIDING IMMERSIVE, HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN MARYLAND, DELAWARE, AND PENNSYLVANIA.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS SERVE APPROXIMATELY 7,500 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR GRADE LEVEL SPECIFIC FIELD TRIPS EXPLORING TOPICS SUCH AS WATER QUALITY (5TH GRADE), SOIL SCIENCE (4TH GRADE), ECOSYSTEMS (3RD GRADE), INSECTS (2ND GRADE) AND HIBERNATION (KINDERGARTEN). 58% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND 17% ARE DISABLED. YOUR RACE REGISTRATION HELPS US TO CONTINUE SERVING THESE STUDENTS!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR MISSION OF INSPIRING STEWARDSHIP AND COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.32 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$44.32
OPENS 27 APR -
1 Mile Bark in the Park
Incl. $3.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.45
OPENS 27 APR
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