Run Like The Dickens 5K Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 6th December 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Chestertown, Maryland
  • Price $33.30 - $38.60
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Run Like The Dickens 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the charming town of Chestertown, Kent! This festive event kicks off at 8 a.m., rain or shine, starting and finishing on High Street, where participants will enjoy a scenic route through the historic district. Before the 5K, kids aged 10 and under can join the FREE Dickens Kids Dash, making this an exciting day for families.

Registration is affordable, with early entries available for just $35 and $40 until December 5. Race day registration is also an option for $50. All participants will receive quality Run Like the Dickens 5K premiums, and there are plenty of awards up for grabs, including medals for overall winners and top finishers across various age categories. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the Victorian Dickens Holiday Extravaganza, featuring carriage rides, live entertainment, delicious food trucks, and fun activities for kids, including a petting zoo! Join us in supporting Main Street Historic Chestertown while celebrating the festive season in style!

Organiser's Description

WHEN: Saturday, December 6, 2025 8 a.m. Rain or Shine. FREE Dickens Kids Dash (10 & under) will take place just before the start of the 5K. Race day registration begins at 7 a.m.

WHERE: The Kitchen at the Imperial, 208 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620. Event starts and finishes on High Street and will take participants through historic Chestertown..

REGISTRATION: $35 early registration, $40 through December 5, $50 race day. Packet pickup and registration starts at 7 a.m. at The Kitchen at the Imperial.

SILENT HERO: Can't make it to this event but would like to show your support? Register as a Silent Hero!

AWARDS: Medals to overall male/female and master winners, top 3 male/female runners in categories 10 and under through 70 & over in 10-year age groups and top 5 male/female walk finishers.

Ribbons to all Kiddie K finishers. The awards ceremony will take place after last finisher completes the event.

AMENITIES: Quality Run Like the Dickens 5K premiums to all registered participants. Volunteers and Police will help with traffic, directions, and a water stop. After the race, enjoy the Victorian Dickens Holiday Extravaganza including carriage rides, live entertainment, home tours, food trucks, kids activities, petting zoo, and more.

BENEFITS: Proceeds benefit Main Street Historic Chestertown. www.mainstreetchestertown.org.

Races

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $3.60 Fee

    Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $38.60

  • 5k Walk

    Incl. $3.60 Fee

    Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $38.60

  • Silent Hero - Donation

    Incl. $3.30 Fee

    Sat 6th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $33.30

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Location

The Kitchen At the Imperial Hotel, 208 High Street, Chestertown, 21620, MD, United States

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