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

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Event summary

Get ready for a festive and fun-filled day at the Run Like The Dickens 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the charming town of Chestertown, Kent! Kicking off at 8 a.m., this exciting event welcomes participants of all ages to enjoy a scenic race through historic Chestertown. Before the 5K, kids aged 10 and under can join the FREE Dickens Kids Dash, making it a perfect family outing. Registration opens at 7 a.m. at The Kitchen at the Imperial, with pre-registration available for $30 and race day registration for $35.

Participants will receive quality winter beanie hats, and prizes will be awarded to top finishers in various categories, ensuring a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Following the race, stick around for the Victorian Dickens Holiday Extravaganza, featuring carriage rides, entertainment, delicious food, and more. Join us in celebrating the spirit of the season while supporting Main Street Historic Chestertown! Don’t miss out on this wonderful community eventβ€”mark your calendars for December 6th!

Organiser's Description

WHEN: Saturday, December 7, 2024 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: $30 pre-registration, $35 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 winter beanie hats 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, entertainment, home tours, food, book talks, merchandise, and more.

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

Races

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & Winter Beanie

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

    $38.60

  • 5k Walk

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & Winter Beanie

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

    $38.60

  • Silent Hero - Donation

    Incl. $3.30 Fee & Winter Beanie

    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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