Flutter Fest 5k 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Mechanicsville, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Fun Run/Walk (No BIB assigned) | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $20 | – |
| 5K Race (Timed Event w BIB) | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Fun Run/Walk (No BIB assigned): $20 until Oct 3.
- 5K Race (Timed Event w BIB): $40 until Sep 30, then $45 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Maryland runs 36:13, about 11:39 a mile, based on 249 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:11 and men in 32:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the 5k Fun Run/Walk (No BIB assigned) starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 160 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
26929 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 80°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.
Race details
- Where
- 26929 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 160 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Flutter Fest 5k?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $20, entry is about 43 percent below a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 26929 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
From the organizers
The Butterfly Effect Project Inc. exists to break down financial barriers that prevent individuals from accessing essential mental health and wellness services in Southern Maryland. Rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive, this fund supports those navigating economic hardship, insurance limitations, or systemic inequities that make therapy and wellness care inaccessible.
Inspired by the transformative journey of the butterfly, The Butterfly Effect Project Inc. offers a safe space where individuals can begin their healing process and move toward meaningful change, one step at a time.
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Baggett Park, 26929 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659