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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:50 AM | $35$45 after Sep 26, 2026 | – |
| 1K | Other | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $15$20 after Sep 26, 2026 | – |
| Festival at Bel Air Merchants | – | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Maryland ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Bel Air runs 34:43, about 11:10 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:02 and men in 29:01.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 5K starts at 7:50 AM. The start sits about 400 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
5 Bel Air S Pkwy, Bel Air, MD 21015
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Festival at Bel Air 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
Every Registration Includes: ✔ Commemorative Race T-Shirt. ✔ Finisher Medal (5K only). ✔ Chip-Timed Results (5K only). ✔ Free On-Site Parking. ✔ Post-Race Festival Access. ✔ Support a Local Fundraiser. Event Schedule: Friday, October 2nd…
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Miles That Matter. A Stable Home Changes Everything.
Join us Saturday, October 3, for the inaugural Festival at Bel Air 5K - a chip-timed race and community event benefiting Harford Family House.
Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking the 1K with friends or supporting from the sidelines, your participation helps Harford County families and individuals experiencing homelessness move toward safe housing and lasting stability.
Your miles can move a local family forward.
Register today, make a donation or create a fundraising team.
Every registrant receives a commemorative race T-shirt, free onsite parking and access to the post-race festival. Chip-timed 5K finishers also receive a finisher medal.
Event proceeds and donations benefit Harford Family House.