5K preteky v blízkosti Shepherdstown

Freedom's Run ties its races to places where Civil War history is part of the ground underfoot: Harpers Ferry, Antietam, and the surrounding region. The series includes a May Harpers Ferry Half & 5K and an October Freedom's Run event, with distances ranging from a full marathon and half marathon to a 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run. The Harpers Ferry races run inside Harpers Ferry National Park, while the longer Freedom's Run routes connect runners with historic sites in and around the area. One runner remembered entering Antietam in cold rain, with mist rising from wet earth and the field going quiet as the group ran together. The series also links to Two Rivers Treads, a local running store with a foot-first approach to shoes and gait, and it raises money for a community grant fund supporting local health and community projects.

The Tie Dye Run takes place on a fall morning in Hagerstown, Maryland, starting at 17805 Oak Ridge Drive. Participants can choose from three distances: a 5K run/walk, a 10K run/walk, and a Family Fun Walk/Run. This setup accommodates both competitive runners aiming for a personal best and families seeking a shared activity. The family event begins earlier, with the 5K and 10K starting later in the morning after participants have checked in. The event is in its third year and benefits Compassion International, with all proceeds directed to the charity. Awards are presented to the top male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K, as well as to winners in various age groups, from youth categories up to 70 and older. Registration fees vary based on the chosen distance; the 10K is the most expensive, the family event is the least costly, and prices increase after the early registration period closes.

The New Market STRONG Run/Walk and Festival is an annual 5K in New Market, Maryland. It honors Karen Durbin, the town clerk who served the community for over 14 years before passing away after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. This 3.1-mile event accommodates both runners and walkers, with timing provided by Racine MultiSports. Families, walkers, and leashed dogs are welcome. The course follows New Market’s historic streets and adjacent neighborhoods, keeping the race centered on the town it benefits. Proceeds are directed to the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund, supporting the Frederick Health Hospital Cancer Center. Following the race, the event transitions into a local festival featuring live music, vendors, food and beverage trucks, family activities, and a cornhole competition.

The Run for MWS 5K is a regional race for Mowat-Wilson Syndrome held in Monocacy Village Park in Frederick, Maryland. The event offers a 5K run/walk and a shorter Fun Run, both starting at 10am, catering to runners, walkers, families, and supporters, not exclusively competitive racers. The course is set within the park, presenting a local, park-based charity race with two distance options. Every registrant receives a Run for MWS: Mid-Atlantic Regional race t-shirt, and participants are entered into prize drawings. Non-runners can participate via a support/spectator option which also includes a shirt.

Boulder Dash sa beží po cestách a udupanom graveli okolo Pinesburg Quarry vo Williamsport, Maryland, lebo samotný lom je v deň pretekov z bezpečnostných dôvodov zatvorený. Každý rok sú na výber tri trate: náročná 5 Mile Challenge, miernejšia Family Friendly 5K a pohodový 1 Mile Fun Run. 1-míľový beh štartuje o 9:30, 5K a 5-míľové behy potom o 10:00. Je to pre široké spektrum bežcov, od začiatočníkov a rodín až po tých, čo si chcú dať poriadne do tela v lome. Tá 5 Mile Challenge je tá hlavná výzva, zbieha do hlavnej aj starej časti lomu a čakajú ťa tam kopce, udupaný gravel, nerovný terén a pár skalnatých úsekov. 5K sa drží mimo samotného lomu, po mierne zvlnených cestách a graveli, kým 1-míľová trasa je rovná a vhodná pre deti alebo menej skúsených bežcov. V štartovnom máš tričko, vlastné štartovné číslo, medailu pre finišera, fotky zadarmo a ceny po pretekoch. Čipové meranie času a live výsledky zabezpečuje Racine Timing. Ceny dostanú najlepší celkovo medzi mužmi a ženami a víťazi vekových kategórií v 5K a 5-míľových behoch, pričom vekové kategórie na 5 míľach sú od 15 a mladších až po 80-ročných.

The Ghostly Grapes 5k & 10k is a fall trail run and walk held at Two Twisted Posts Winery & Tavern in Purcellville, Virginia. Participants select either a 5K or 10K distance, with both courses utilizing the winery's property and nearby trails by Short Hill Mountain. BISHOP'S EVENTS organizes the run, which accommodates both walkers and runners in a relaxed atmosphere. The start and finish lines are located at the winery on Harpers Ferry Road, leading participants back to post-run food, beer, music, and wine. A complimentary glass of wine is included after the run. The Ghostly Grapes theme incorporates costumes, awards, and race shirts. The event also supports a charity, and early registration provides a reduced fee.

The Berryville Turkey Trot includes a community 5K and a 1 Mile Kids Fun Run at Clarke County Parks & Recreation in Berryville, Virginia. Both races begin and end at the parks and rec building in Chet Hobert Park, a 102-acre park west of town. The 5K starts in the morning, followed by the kids’ mile, which is limited to children age 10 and under. Chip timing is provided by 5 Runners Racing, with SVR support, posted mile markers, and awards for top finishers. The 5K follows a loop course on the park fitness trail and the roadway leading into the park, with a water station on course. The kids’ run is a flat out-and-back on the trail, designed for younger runners rather than a shortened adult race. The event also includes a local food drive and brings a fire truck and ambulance on site for children to explore, giving the morning a family and parks-department atmosphere instead of a race-only setup.

The Big Cork Wine Run 5k is a spring 5k held at Big Cork Vineyards in Rohrersville, Maryland. The race begins at 9:00 AM Eastern, with participants assembling at the vineyard on Main Street in Washington County. The setting is the focus: a short road race distance centered at a working winery, distinct from a downtown start or park loop. While specific course maps, elevation profiles, field sizes, or post-race traditions are not provided, the most straightforward description is a 5k morning run hosted at Big Cork Vineyards.

The Henway Hard Cider Turkey Trot is an annual 5k and 10k race held at Henway Hard Cider in Bluemont, Virginia, located on Foggy Bottom Road. This post-Thanksgiving run takes place at a farm cidery within Great Country Farms, with the Blue Ridge Mountains visible in the distance and surrounded by Northern Virginia Wine Country. Bishop Events organizes the race, with proceeds supporting the local charity Team Virginia. The course winds around the Henway property, presenting a farm-and-cidery focused event rather than a typical city road race. The two available distances accommodate casual runners, walkers, and those seeking a 10k challenge without a significant time commitment. Post-race, participants can remain at the cidery to enjoy a glass of Henway cider with fellow runners, a tradition that defines the event.

The St. Patrick's Day Run Fest je americká séria pretekov, ktorá sa koná v polovici marca počas sviatkov sv. Patrika. Tie behy sú súčasťou sviatku, ktorý je známy zeleným oblečením, sprievodmi, jedlom, pitím a írsko-americkými oslavami. Je to séria tematických bežeckých podujatí, nie nejaký jeden majstrovský pretek, kde sa deň zameriava na zapojenie komunity, rodinné aktivity a charitatívne partnerstvá. Táto séria pretekov nadväzuje na dlhoročnú americkú sviatočnú tradíciu. Oslavy Dňa sv. Patrika v USA siahajú až do ranej koloniálnej éry. St. Augustine sa spomína ako miesto prvej zaznamenanej oslavy a sprievodu. V Bostone a Philadelphii vznikli prvé írske spolky okolo tohto dňa, tradícia sprievodu v New Yorku pochádza od írskych vojakov a George Washington kedysi udelil tento sviatok vojakom na podporu írskej nezávislosti.

Support Parkway Elementary School at the Parkway Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run. The course runs through Baker Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Race shirts provided for 5K and 1K participants. Awards for top finishers in many categories. In-person registration on race day starts at 7:30am.